This beautiful song and picture book give children a look at how spring weather changes and the ways plants, animals, and people adapt. Pairing music and text helps kids retain key facts--and is fun t
This beautiful song and picture book gives children a look at the chilly changes in winter weather and winter activities of people and animals. Pairing music and text helps kids retain key facts--and
This beautiful song and picture book give children a look at how spring weather changes and the ways plants, animals, and people adapt. Pairing music and text helps kids retain key facts--and is fun t
"Examines the Oregon Trail by discussing how and why it came to be and the immediate and lasting effects it had on the nation and the people who traveled it"--
"Simple text and photographs present the life and achievements of Frederick Douglass, a former slave and human rights leader before, during, and after the Civil War"--
Discusses the skills and knowledge required to be a great babysitter, covering such topics as dealing with behavioral issues and communicating with parents, and includes quizzes and checklists to help
Photographs and text introduce readers to riding competitions and training, including different riding styles, various competitions, and clothing and equipment needed for both horse and rider.
"This book traces the life of Louis Pasteur, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on pasteurization and vaccina
"This book traces the life of Charles Darwin, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the theories of evolution and natural
"This book traces the life of Louis Pasteur, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on pasteurization and vaccina
"Read Playing with Friends to learn how games, hobbies, and sports have changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical amusements in a child-friendly format,
Hagler, a writer, writing workshop leader, adjunct instructor, and educational consultant who mentors teachers and formerly taught elementary and middle school gifted and high school English, offers t
"This book looks at amphibian babies, and examines how amphibian babies are born, how they are cared for, how they develop, and differences and similarities between baby amphibians and their parents.
Examines how electronic games and other devices are designed, tested, manufactured, and marketed, and explores their life cycle, including their disposal and recycling.
Describes the food chains within a forest, from the producers like trees and grass to herbivore insects, birds, and mammals, and finally to carnivores like snakes and bobcats.
Describes the history of mummies in ancient Egypt and discusses how mummies were made, burial customs, and notable mummies and what they reveal about ancient rulers and their families.
Describes the worst volcanoes in history from prehistoric eruptions in Yellowstone and Indonesia to the present, and provides information on formation and types and disaster tips.
Describes food and farming practices in colonial America, including meals, hunting and growing food, cooking and preserving it, and related types of commerce.
Hoping to persuade the townspeople to vote "yes" to save the city zoo, Jamie and her friends make posters and fliers and put them in stores and yards all over town.
"This books contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the plants and animals of Texas and the habitats in which they live. You'll find information about where and how Texas plants and anim
Provides an overview of cowboys, describing what they wear, their equipment and horses, and the work that they do, and discusses cowboy myths and their portrayal in popular culture.
Provides an overview of cowboys, describing what they wear, their equipment and horses, and the work that they do, and discusses cowboy myths and their portrayal in popular culture.
Text and photographs introduce sharks and their physical characteristics including their size, teeth, and fins, and their behavioral traits such as swimming in groups. Written in English and Spanish.
Describes jets and jet airplanes, including their design, their parts, and their uses in military and passenger transportation. Written in English and Spanish.
Describes the basic science principles and the history behind many inventions including weapons and weaponry. Includes hands-on problem solving and make-and-do projects.
Text and photographs introduce octopuses and their physical characteristics including their tentacles, suckers, and large eyes, along with behavioral traits such as their ability to change color and s
Text and photographs introduce jellyfish, their physical characteristics including their soft, bell-shaped body and tentacles, and describes their behavior such as their stinging abilities and eating
Text and photographs introduce concrete mixers and their parts such as drums to turn and mix the wet concrete and the chute that the concrete pours out of.
Provides an introduction to the history and development of the airplane and explains how an airplane works. Includes information on Orville and Wilbur Wright and other inventors who helped influence t
