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Simple Machines: Forces in Action (Do It Yourself)
by Buffy SilvermanHow did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? What is an Archimedes screw? Which wedge do you use every time you eat? 'Do It Yourself' offers an exciting new approach to understanding and investigation. Each book helps you conduct your own experiments and activities to learn more about the world around you.
What Did The Ancient Chinese Do For Me? (Linking The Past And Present Series)
by Patrick Catel Megan Cotugno"From the seismograph to ice cream to fireworks, the Ancient Chinese continue to influence all aspects of contemporary life. Read this book to find out more about how we encounter links to the ancient world every day."
Sweeping Tsunamis
by Louise Spilsbury Richard SpilsburyThis book is all about tsunamis. It explains what causes a tsunami, where they happen, whether they can be predicted and what to do when a tsunami happens.
Rain Forest Food Chains (Protecting Food Chains)
by Heidi Moore Abby ColichThis book explores the species and food chains within a rain forest habitat, and discusses why these food chains need to be protected.
Animal Cells And Life Processes (Investigating Cells)
by Barbara Somervill Megan CotugnoThis book explores the features of the animal cell and includes information about life processes such as respiration.
Plant Cells And Life Processes
by Barbara A. SomervillThis book explores the features of the plant cell and their life processes.
Key People Of The Revolutionary War (Why We Fought: The Revolutionary War)
by Patrick Catel Megan CotugnoThis book looks at key people of the Revolutionary War: George Washington, King George III, Benedict Arnold, and more.
Understanding Money Using Money
by Gail FayThis title takes a look at checking and savings accounts and the various ways that people use their money.
Igneous Rocks
by Chris OxladeIgneous Rocks looks at how igneous rocks form, change, move, evolve, erode, and are recycled around the world.
Let's Rock: Sedimentary Rocks
by Chris OxladeSedimentary Rocks looks at how sedimentary rocks form, change, move, evolve, erode, and are recycled around the world.
Northeast Indians (First Nations Of North America)
by Christin DitchfieldThis title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Northeast region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
Plains Indians (First Nations of North America)
by Andrew SantellaThis title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Plains region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
Southeast Indians (First Nations Of North America)
by Andrew SantellaThis title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Southeast region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
Conductors And Insulators
by Chris OxladeThis book looks at electrical conductors and insulators, examining what they are and how we use them. The book considers a range of examples that will be familiar to young readers, and explains the scientific concepts behind electricity in clear, simple language.
Gorillas (Living in the Wild: Primates)
by Lori McmanusGorillas explores the fascinating world of primates. The title includes information about classification, habitats, adaptations, food chains, behavior, and intelligence. Readers will also learn about the threats these creatures face, how they can help protect them and their habitats, and what the future holds for them.
Steve Jobs
by Nick HunterHow has Apple Inc. come to dominate the technology industry? This book looks at the life of Steve Jobs, with a focus on how he became successful.
The Articles Of Confederation
by Liz SonnebornLearn about the Articles of Confederation, one of the most significant documents in U. S. history. Find out about those who were involved in its creation and why studying this primary source is so important.
The Bill of Rights (Documenting U.S. History)
by Roberta BaxterWe learn about history through evidence left by people from the past. Letters, diaries, photographs, newspapers, and published documents tell us the story of the people who lived through the events of history. They explain how people lived and worked, and what they thought. Primary sources include words written by people in the past. They can include published documents such as newspapers and government papers. The Bill of Rights is one of the most important primary sources in the United States. Its authors put forward some of the core values of the new country. The Bill of Rights helped define the basic rights of U.S. citizens. People still refer back to it today to help define the rights of all Americans.
The United States Constitution (Documenting U.S. History)
by Liz SonnebornLearn about the United States Constitution, one of the most significant documents in U.S. history. Find out about those who were involved in its creation and why studying this primary source is so important.
Survival!: Ocean (Time For Kids Informational Text Series)
by William B. RiceWhat do you do if you find yourself stranded at sea? This useful nonfiction book gives readers the information they need in order to survive at sea. With essential tips and instructions, helpful diagrams and images, a bibliography, and a list of other useful websites, readers will learn everything they need in order to survive--from the dangers of hypothermia, what to do if there's only saltwater available, and other useful survival skills.
Life in the Colonies (Primary Source Readers)
by Emily R. SmithYoung readers will be fascinated to learn what life was like for the colonists in early America. The detailed images and easy-to-read text explore such topics as Puritans, the Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, the Navigation Acts, and slavery. <p><p>Along with brief biographies on colonists and Indians like John Smith, William Penn, Pocahontas, and John Rolfe, this engaging reader explains the means of survival and living through farming, colonial crops, and plantations. A table of contents and glossary are provided to enhance readers' understanding of the content and vocabulary.
Light and Sound: Reflection And Refraction
by Rebecca L. JohnsonLight is energy you can see. Light waves are transverse, and they move energy forward. Light waves can be absorbed, reflected, or refracted. Sound is energy you can hear. Sound waves are compression waves. They push together and spread apart. Properties of light and sound waves are wavelength, amplitude, and frequency.
Light And Sound: Color And Sound All Around
by Rebecca L. JohnsonLight waves are transverse. Their properties include wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. Light waves can be absorbed, reflected, or refracted. An object's color depends on the colors of white light it absorbs and reflects. Sound travels through matter as compression waves. The frequency and amplitude of sound waves are related to the pitch and volume of sounds.
Brilliant Bea: A Story for Kids With Dyslexia and Learning Differences
by Shaina Rudolph Mary VukadinovichAn endearing and empowering story that demonstrates that a learning difference like dyslexia doesn&’t define who you are. Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller. With the help of a kind-hearted teacher, Beatrice uses an old-fashioned tape recorder so she can speak her words and then play them back, as a technique for learning in whole new way. With her new approach, Beatrice is able to show her classmates who she really has been all along. This book is set in EasyReading, a dyslexia-friendly font.
Chimpanzees (Amazing Animals)
by Sarah AlbeeDid you know that chimpanzees are more similar to humans that any other animal on Earth? Highly intelligent and social, chimps can make tools and even communicate with sign language. Learn all about these wonderful creatures-what they eat, how they raise their young, and how they interact with one another.