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Life on Mars
by Jennifer BrownTwelve-year-old Arcturus Betelgeuse Chambers comes from a family of stargazers and his quest to find life on other planets is unstoppable. But when Arty's family announces they're moving to Las Vegas, the City of Lights threatens to put an end to his stargazing dreams forever-especially when he has to stay with his scary next door neighbor while his parents look for a house. As it turns out, “Mr. Death” isn't terrifying at all-he's actually Cash Maddox, a bonafide astronaut! But when Cash falls ill, will Arty find the courage to complete his mission by himself? And might he actually prove, once and for all, that there is life on Mars?
Life on Mars (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Mary Kay CarsonDiscover the truth about life on Mars in this level 2 reader!Mars is a cold, desert planet with no water. But it wasn't always like this. Could there once have been living things there? Find out in this new level 2 reader all about life on Mars. Includes the most stunning and up-to-date photographs from NASA.
Life on Mars
by Jonathan StrahanMars! The Red Planet! For generations, people have wondered what it would be like to travel to and live there. That curiosity has inspired some of the most durable science fiction, including Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles and the work of Isaac Asimov. Now the award-winning anthologist Jonathan Strahan has brought together thirteen original stories to explore the possibilities. After reading Life on Mars, readers will never look at the fourth planet from the sun the same way again.
Life On A Plantation (Historic Communities Series)
by Bobbie KalmanBobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about: -- early homes and the settler community -- what people wore and the crafts they made -- how settlers made their living -- how they spent their leisure time -- the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlers The era of the southern plantation was a time when many wealthy planters lived in grand style next door to their slaves who helped them achieve it. Life on a Plantation introduces children to the daily routine of a Plantation detailing: -- life in the Big House and in the slave quarters -- work in the cotton, rice, and tobacco fields -- customs and traditions of both black and white communities -- how the slaves helped support each other and pass along African American traditions <P><P>Lexile Measure: 920L
Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island (Scientists in the Field Series)
by Loree Griffin BurnsOn November 14, 1963, a volcano fifteen miles off the shore of Iceland exploded under the sea, resulting in a brand-new island. Scientists immediately recognized Surtsey for what it was: an opportunity to observe the way life takes hold. Loree Griffin Burns follows entomologist Erling Ólafsson on a five-day trip to Surtsey, where since 1970 he has studied the arrival and survival of insects and other species. Readers see how demanding conditions on Surtsey can be, what it’s like to eat and work while making the smallest impact possible, and the passion driving these remarkable scientists in one of the world’s most unique fields ever!
Life on the Farm
by Heather GardamTen-year-old Patti lives on a farm with her mom, dad and older brother Jamie. She loves the natural world she lives in, and she feels passionately that she is old enough now to be a working member of the farm team, taught the skills and given jobs that really matter. She is always curious - about chickens and bees and horses, and how they relate to humans; about grown-ups and why they do and say the things they do; about her friends who live in very different circumstances. Sometimes her adventures turn out well, and sometimes they don't, but for Patti they all add to what she knows about life.
Life on the Goldfields (Into Reading, Level V #61)
by Pamela Rushby Dale NewmanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Life on the Ice
by Susan E. GoodmanWhat's the North Pole like? To write this book the authors took off from a military base in New York State and landed in the Arctic Circle.
Life on the Ice / Science on the Ice (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Chris EbochNIMAC-sourced textbook
Life Riddles
by Melrose CooperAt twelve, Janelle wants nothing more than to be a writer. "Write what you know," advises her aunt Barbara. That seems like a riddle to Janelle: all she knows is her mama and her two little sisters, playing Pioneers when the electricity gets cut off, waiting and hoping for Daddy to find a job and come back home. Who'd want to read about a life like that?But as Janelle starts putting it all on paper, she finds she does have something to say-about friendship, about getting through, and most of all, about what makes a family rich.Melrose Cooper writes from the heart about a young girl who, step by step, makes her dream come true.
Life Science: Grade 4 (Scott Foresman Science, 2003)
by Scott ForesmanScott Foresman Science (2003) components for Grade 4.
Life Science: Interactive Science, Grade 7
by Prentice-Hall Staff<p>Interactive Science: Grade 7 is the next step in your child's Science homeschool programs. All levels of Interactive Science include hands-on activities, exciting labs and engaging topics sure to help your child find enjoyment in learning. This curriculum for homeschooling is unlike any other in that it helps you design dynamic lessons that meet educational goals. <p>Using the materials included in Interactive Science: Grade 7, you'll be able to craft lessons that will solidify your child's foundational Science knowledge. The best part is that he or she is sure to find excitement in the journey! <p>Interactive Science is a flexible program that allows you to work at your child's pace and incorporate all the curriculum's more hands-on offerings. <p>Because your child is at the middle school level, he or she needs a challenging Science program. Interactive Science: Grade 7 simultaneously reiterates important foundational information and helps your child progress.
Life Science for Christian Schools (Grade 7, 2nd Edition)
by David R. Anderson William S. Pinkston Jr.Life Science for Christian Schools is a middle-school textbook written for Bible-believing Christians. Those who do not believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant (in EHR unt) Word of God will find many points in this book puzzling. This book was not written with such people in mind.
Life Science for Middle School
by Timothy Eimer Barbara Ferrier Cheryl HoogewindThe following topics are covered in this curriculum: Life, Viruses, Bacteria, Protoctists, and Fungi, Plants, Animals, The Human Body, Genetics and Heredity, and Ecology.
Life Sciences Funky Science (Funky Science)
by Kirsten HallSmart and savvy girls will love discovering the secrets of science! Funky Science: Life Sciences has loads of cool, creative experiments presented in a fun and accessible way, relating to topics that girls love. Check out all sorts of cool critters, become besties with bugs, sing with the birds, take the taste test, and walk on the wild side with Life Sciences! All experiments are developed with science teachers and provide the science behind the activity along with parental guidance symbols and glossaries of Wonder Words.
Life-size Dinosaurs
by David BergenGargantuan creatures deserve a truly mammoth book. With amazingly huge, life-size pictures, plus 7 gigantic gatefolds, this spectacular guide will practically transport readers back to the time of the dinosaurs. It's astounding: for the first time, pictures convey the actual, awesome bulk and bigness of the large dinosaurs and present intricately detailed views of the smaller species, too. Just open up the three 8-page-long gatefolds and the four 6-page ones to see what these vanished creatures looked like close-up. Life-size illustrations virtually take you into the Tyrannosaurus Rex's drooling mouth, with its sharp teeth ready to rip up prey. Kids will love looking at the immense and thick skull of the bone-headed Pachycephalosaurus, with its bumps, ridges, and horns. The knife-like claws of the Therizinosaurus are so realistic you just might step back in fear. In addition to the breathtaking illustrations, there's plenty of fascinating background about the different dinosaur types, their shared world, their way of chatting and battling, and their fight for survival. And as an extra treat: take off the jacket, flip it over, and there's a big poster of a giant dinosaur on the reverse side.
Life Skills
by Keilly SwiftA beautifully illustrated book that covers the essential life skills that kids need to knowDiscover how you can become the awesome person you want to be with this guide to essential life skills for kids. This life book tackles the difficulties that kids face and helps prepare them for whatever the future may hold.Inside the pages of your essential life skills book, you&’ll discover: • Life skills education is an important topic, especially for children, as highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO) • Beautiful illustrations accompanied by stunning photography help to engage readers to digest complex topics like understanding body language and decision making • Topics that drill down into all the different aspects of life skills education for 7–9-year-olds, such as communication, solving problems, making decisions, understanding yourself and others, critical thinking skills, and coping in difficult times • Practical advice on how to think up solutions for difficult problems, how to work with other people as a team, and how to write a feelings diary using mindfulness An illustrated guide book for kids that includes practical advice and real-life examples that teach problem-solving, how to make good decisions, and excellent communication skills. Kids will learn how to better understand themselves and others, as well as create coping strategies for difficult situations. Kids can work through engaging activities like making mind maps, thinking about body language, and putting themselves in someone else&’s shoes. Developing life skills not only leads to better prospects at school and in a future career, but it also gives young people higher self-esteem to aim for a bright, secure and happy future.
Life Skills English
by Bonnie L. WalkerIn this book, you will learn what kinds of print resources are available to you and where to find them. You will learn the kinds of information each resource contains and how that information is arranged. Then you will be able to find the information you need quickly.
Life Skills English
by Bonnie L. WalkerLife Skills English sharpens the language skills that young people need today. This book is based on feedback from around the country, and teaches how to find information, how information is organized, and how to use reference tools & vital skills for today's students.
Life Stories: George Washington
by Gillian GosmanGeorge Washington was the Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the beloved first president of the United States. Readers will learn about the full span of Washington's life, from his childhood through his post-presidential years, in a biography that is woven with lessons on citizenship and patriotism. The book includes helpful timelines and thoughtful information about this cherished founding father.
Life Stories: Abraham Lincoln
by Gillian GosmanAbraham Lincoln, nicknamed "Honest Abe," led the United States through the Civil War, one of the most trying times in United States history. In this informative book, readers will learn about Lincoln's life, from his childhood in a log cabin in Illinois through his tragic assassination at Fords Theater. The book couples important timelines and biographical data with lessons on perseverance and leadership.
Life Story
by Virginia Lee BurtonEarth takes center stage in this updated version of Virginia Lee Burton's 1962 classic Life Story. Told through five acts, Burton's art and text tell the history of earth from beginning to present day. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the planet's history and their leading roles in it today. The book has been updated with cutting-edge science, including up-to-the-minute information on fossil records and the geologic principles. We are thrilled to provide this updated artistic and visionary work in time for the anniversary of Virginia Lee Burton's 100th birthday.
Life Through Time: The 700-Million-Year Story of Life on Earth (DK Panorama)
by John WoodwardTravel back in time and watch the incredible story of life on Earth unfold.Life Through Time explores the origins of species that still exist today in early fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. It takes readers through the years of dinosaurs and megafauna up to the appearance of our first human ancestors around six million years ago, to the evolution of hunter-gathering Homo sapiens in the Ice Age and the first civilizations.Perfect for children and parents to read together and discover the incredible story of life on our planet. Open the book and let the 700-million-year journey begin!
Life Underground: Tunnel into a World of Wildlife (DK Panorama)
by DKGo on an illustrated journey through nature&’s unseen habitats in this kids&’ book about life under the earth.Teeming with animal life, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and thriving in more places than you might think! Children aged 7-11 will be fascinated by what goes on under their feet, learning about the incredible diversity of life on planet Earth.Life Underground takes children on an illustrated journey into the world&’s most amazing underground habitats, from warm Arctic warrens to sandy desert dens. Explore the different communities of animals and plants that live under the Earth, from the succulent soil of an Australian forest to the hard ground at the icy north. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other.This nature book for children offers: - Material that supports the science curriculum in schools up to Grades 3-5 – perfect for nature-loving children aged 7–11, and reluctant readers.- A look at Earth&’s major underground habitats and shows the animals that live there. - Beautifully detailed panoramic artworks show each underground scene teeming with life, with burrowing animals placed around the edge of the page for readers to find in the illustration.This illustrated guide lets children tunnel into a world of wildlife and explore different habitats, whilst teaching about different animal species and where they live. Details are drawn out from the artwork so that each habitat is easy to follow, making this the ideal nature book to have on your shelf.
Life Uploaded: A Novel
by Sierra FurtadoThis heartwarming, coming-of-age tale from top YouTube lifestyle vlogger Sierra Furtado explores what it means to redefine happiness on your own terms, and to stay true to who you are even in the face of Internet insta-fame.All sixteen-year-old Harper Ambrose has ever wanted is to be recognized: for her zany sense of humor, her on-fleek fashion sense, and her love of all things makeup, flirty, and fun. After an awkward childhood where she fell out with her BFF Gwen and thought she'd never find her one true love, at last Harper feels as though she's finally discovered her voice in a space she never expected: on YouTube, making videos about her day-to-day life and broadcasting them to the masses. Now an insanely popular vlogger with millions of followers, Harper balances the stresses of everyday high school life--SAT prep, boring teachers, and the mean girl clique staring her down in the hallway--with the glam, fast-paced world of online celebrity. But when one hater on Twitter starts targeting Harper in 140 characters or less, and a young British actor who's captured Harper's heart might not be everything he seems, Harper feels like her pitch-perfect life is suddenly going to pieces around her. Who better to help her pick them up and find herself again than her best friend Ellie and a certain tall, dark, and handsome someone she might not have realized was waiting in the wings for her all along?