When a Muslim American boy named Omar finally convinces his family that he should have a pet snake, it escapes and Omar learns why his mother is so scared of them.
Follows the life of the famous orator, journalist, author, and adviser to presidents of the United States who, against all odds, rose above a brutal life of slavery on a Maryland plantation to become
We can’t see magnetism, but it’s everywhere around us—even the Earth is a giant magnet! In this fun and accessible book, David A. Adler covers the basics of magnetism. Terms such as attraction, pole,
Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, but at 97, she doesn't hear or see very well, so when a bear arrives at her door, lured by the delicious scent, she invites him in to celebrate Hanuk
David A. Adler and Edward Miller tackle questions about different kinds of triangles with a crystal-clear text and cheerful illustrations starring two friendly kids and one savvy robot.
Introduces the physical properties of objects that sink or float and offers examples of them in everyday life, along with simple experiments to try at home.
Retells the story of the first Hanukkah, describing how Mattathias and his followers defeated their Greek rulers, the rededication of the Temple, and the miracle of the oil, and discusses how Hanukkah
"Grab your jumbo popcorn and 3-D glasses, because you're invited to the premiere of a 3-D movie! The star-studded cast of monsters will help you calculate the perimeter of the set, the area of the mov
"No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recounting the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the
An entertaining book that explains why time zones exist and includes little-known facts and historical lore, an explanation of Daylight Savings Time and a hands-on activity that can be performed at ho
An entertaining book that explains why time zones exist and includes little-known facts and historical lore, an explanation of Daylight Savings Time and a hands-on activity that can be performed at ho
Fractions, decimals, and percents are everywhere! Just take a stroll around a county fair. There are reactions at the pie-eating contest, decimals in the arcade, and percent signs in the prize booth.
Presents an introduction to fractions, with examples using illustrated objects and situations familiar to young readers, in order to simplify and reinforce important mathematical concepts and make the
In a companion book to Anansi and the Talking Melon, Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargain
Offers the story of the Shoshone Indian girl who, removed from her native tribe as a child by a Hidatsa war party, grew up to be a famous figure in history by acting as translator and guide for Lewis
Full-color illustrations highlight the life story of the young Jewish girl, who became a victim of the Nazis but whose diary--written while she was in hiding with her family--has become world famous.
When Anansi the Spider learns that Turtle is adept at catching fish, he tries to trick him into catching dinner for him, but Turtle quickly catches on, and Anansi resorts to building his own fishing n
In a straightforward and appealing introduction to a timely topic, accessible text and colorful illustrations add up to fun in a vibrant guide by the celebrated author and illustrator of You Can, Touc
"Sam Houston was a teacher, a lawyer, a war hero, and statesman. He is best known for defeating the Mexican Army in 1836 and establishing Texas as an independent nation. He served two terms as the pre
Presents a portrait of the personal life and career as a labor leader of Cesar Chavez, who helped to organize the mostly Mexican American migrant farm workers and led the struggle for social justice o
