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Explore the ups and downs of gravity in this introduction to physical science by a trusted nonfiction team. What happens to a ball when it rolls off a table? It falls to the floor. Why doesn't the ball keep rolling straight ahead or fly up off the table? The answer is gravity. From density to inertia to free fall, David A. Adler skillfully explains how this invisible, but all too real force operates and what it means for our daily lives. Notable science experiments by Sir Isaac Newton and astronaut David R. Scott are covered. Also included are activities for kids to test at home and in the classroom. Anna Raff's bright and humorous artwork helps breakdown the concepts in a kid-friendly way. Vetted by a physicist, this fact-filled primer includes a glossary.

Think metric! A fun illustrated primer on the internationally recognized metric system for kids. Used in almost every country in the world, the metric system is an easy-to-use way of calculating length, distance, weight, and volume. Look at the label of a soft drink. You'll see both ounces and milliliters or gallons and liters listed. For kids who love to interact with their environment and measure and build things, knowledge of the metric system is a must. Filled with do-it-yourself activities, bright illustrations, and valuable kid-friendly information on how to convert inches into centimeters, pounds into kilograms, and much more, this latest from trusted STEM creators David A. Adler and Edward Miller will have kids thinking in metric in no time. Each book includes a ruler with metric and imperial measurements that can be cut out from the jacket flaps. David A. Adler and Edward Miller have collaborated on over 10 math books for children, many of which have received praise from educa

Think metric! A fun illustrated primer on the internationally recognized metric system for kids.Used in almost every country in the world, the metric system is an easy-to-use way of calculating length

A comprehensive introduction to the life and achievements of the heroic former slave details how after managing her own escape, Harriet Tubman returned 13 times to guide other slaves to freedom along

Explore physics in this early introduction to the states of matter, starring a goofy dog and his all-too-human family.Zippy art and clear explanations introduce the basic characteristics of four state

Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest basketball player, but he won't let that stop him from playing This Step 2 reader from Geisel Award winner David Adler is now in Step into Reading Mo's latest obsession is basketball. He's determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can't seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to pass in time to help his team win the big game? Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

How an extraordinary patriot made soaring accomplishments but then met a devastating end, the life of Alexander Hamilton for picture book readers.From his youth in the Caribbean to his immigration to

The third installment in this adorable Level 2 Geisel Award-winning series from a classroom favorite!Mo's latest obsession is basketball. He's determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest memb

Thirteen-year-old Tommy Duncan just wants to root for the Brooklyn Dodgers and listen to his favorite radio programs. But it?s 1940, and the world is about to change. All his friend Beth wants to disc

Crowds cheering, trumpets sounding, and cannons firing! Follow along as George Washington journeys from Virginia to his inauguration in New York City.After the Revolutionary War, the newly formed U.S.

Geometry is demystified in a new addition to a popular and amusing series of math picture books from a trusted team. Comical cats and dogs guide kids through the essential characteristics of squares,

Detective Jeffrey Bones is at a football game with Grandpa and his friend Sally. With Grandpa's lucky shirt and hat, their favorite team is sure to win. But when Grandpa throws his hat in the air afte

From his childhood to his position as the first president of the United States, a comprehensive biography takes a look at the accomplishments of this American icon as a man, general, president, and fo

Tells of Benjamin Franklin's growth into a true renaissance man who helped pull thirteen disjointed colonies into one union and whose wit, inventiveness, and courage helped to mold a nation that would

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

A biography of the African-American woman who escaped from slavery to become famous as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.