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Henry David Thoreau for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities
by Corinne SmithHands-on nature activities for the budding transcendentalist Author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau is best known for living two years along the shores of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. He is also known for spending a night in jail for nonpayment of taxes, which he discussed in the influential essay "Civil Disobedience." More than 150 years later, people are still inspired by his thoughtful words about individual rights, social justice, and nature. His detailed plant observations have even proven to be a useful record for 21st-century botanists. Henry David Thoreau for Kids chronicles the short but influential life of this remarkable thinker. In addition to learning about Thoreau's contributions to our culture, young readers will participate in engaging, hands-on projects that bring his ideas to life. Activities include building a model of the Walden cabin, keeping a daily journal, planting a garden, baking trail-bread cakes, going on a half-day hike, and starting a rock collection. The book also includes a time line and list of resources--books, websites, and places to visit--which offer even more opportunities to connect with this fascinating man.
Henry Ford for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities (For Kids series #61)
by Ronald A. ReisAn in-depth and realistic portrait of the man who "put America on wheels" Detailing Henry Ford's childhood as a precocious farm-boy mechanic, his revolutionary labor and production ideas, and the lasting legacy of his widespread philanthropy, author Ronald A. Reis also does not shy away from his eccentricities. The issues that stirred controversy are discussed, such as the industrialist's anti-Semitic views and his pacifist beliefs. Packed with historic photos and illuminating sidebars, Henry Ford for Kids brings the turn of the 20th century to life, touching on related topics such as the popularity of "auto polo," the Great War, and the life of industrial architect Albert Kahn. Twenty-one hands-on activities encourage budding innovators to apply engineering and production ideas and learn more about the era as kids will build a lemon-powered battery, make a moving assembly line, learn to dance the waltz, design an automobile dashboard, and much more.
Henry Ford: Big Wheel in the Auto Industry
by Mike VeneziaThis colorful business giant didn't just revolutionize the way the world travels he changed the way it works! Take a ride in the fast lane with Henry Ford, father of the automobile, the assembly line, and 20th-century American industry.
Henry Ford: Putting the World on Wheels
by Dina El NabliThis is the fascinating story of Henry Ford whose childhood interests led him to leave the Ford family farm in Michigan in search of a career with machinery.
Henry Ford: The Car Man
by Carin T. FordA simple biography of the man who revolutionized American industry with his assembly-line production of automobiles.
Henry Heckelbeck Breaks a Leg (Henry Heckelbeck #13)
by Wanda CovenIn this thirteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, a leg sprain may cause Henry to lose his role in the school play!Henry has landed the lead role in the school play. Even better, the play is written by one of his best friends, Max. Oh, and even Dudley has a role! But a small leg injury threatens to lose Henry his part. Will &“breaking a leg&” ruin everything his acting debut? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Builds a Robot (Henry Heckelbeck #8)
by Wanda CovenIn this eighth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry builds a robot that goes haywire!Henry Heckelbeck has to build something for class: a robot! But when Henry uses magic to put the gears together, his robot is a little more than he can handle. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Camping Expert (Henry Heckelbeck #16)
by Wanda CovenIn this sixteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry goes camping with his friends!Henry Heckelbeck is going camping for the very first time! Henry and his friends decide to play a wildlife-spotting game and compete for an extra s&’more. But while his friends spot lizards and mushrooms, Henry can&’t seem to find any animals! Will a little bit of magic help him score one more s&’more? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Chills Out (Henry Heckelbeck #10)
by Wanda CovenIn this tenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry enters a wintry contest!It&’s winter in Brewster and Henry Heckelbeck is ready for fun! Snowball fights, building snow friends, and drinking lots of hot chocolate—what&’s not to love? But when Max sets up a winter wonderland contest, Henry finds that fun in the snow can be no fun. Can he put the win in winter with the help of a little magic? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Dinosaur Hunter: Henry Heckelbeck And The Race Car Derby; Henry Heckelbeck Dinosaur Hunter; Henry Heckelbeck Spy Vs. Spy; Henry Heckelbeck Builds A Robot (Henry Heckelbeck #6)
by Wanda CovenIn this sixth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry might have found a dinosaur!During a field trip, Henry Heckelbeck discovers a bone that might belong to a dinosaur! His friends don&’t think it&’s possible, but can Henry the Dinosaur Hunter prove them wrong? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Does Not Need a Sitter (Henry Heckelbeck #15)
by Wanda CovenIn this fifteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry tries to prove he&’s too old for a babysitter!Henry&’s parents are going on a date night and have hired a babysitter. But Henry&’s not a baby, he&’s a wizard! And the last thing he needs is a nosy stranger looking into his room and discovering his magic Book of Spells. Can Henry convince his parents that he&’s old enough to stay home alone? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon (Henry Heckelbeck #1)
by Wanda CovenHeidi Heckelbeck&’s younger brother Henry finds his own magical Book of Spells in this first Henry Heckelbeck adventure!Henry Heckelbeck is just like any other normal kid. He plays soccer. He isn&’t a huge fan of homework. He even has an older sister, Heidi. What&’s not so normal about Henry is his family. His sister and mom are magic. Not Henry, though…he&’s just a normal kid. Or is he? Henry Heckelbeck is starting a new year of school. He has a new teacher, makes new friends, and discovers that he has some magical powers of his own thanks to a Book of Spells he finds in his bedroom. But magic can be tricky and when Henry accidentally brings his toy dragon to life, his days of being a normal kid are over. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Is Out of This World (Henry Heckelbeck #9)
by Wanda CovenIn this ninth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry blasts into space!Henry visits the Brewster Space Center with his class. But when his best friends think they spot a real-life alien and spaceship, Henry goes on an out-of-this-world adventure! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Makes Super Slime (Henry Heckelbeck #14)
by Wanda CovenIn this fourteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry&’s homemade slime gets out of control!Henry is determined to make the gooiest, stickiest, slimiest slime. It&’s going to have glitter and cool colors…just as soon as he can stop it from swallowing everything in its path! Henry&’s slime might have gotten a little bit out of hand. Can he find a way to tame it, or will his super slime become a super disaster? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Never Cheats (Henry Heckelbeck #2)
by Wanda CovenHenry uses magic while playing soccer in this second Henry Heckelbeck adventure!Henry Heckelbeck is just like any other normal kid. He plays soccer. He isn&’t a huge fan of homework. He even has an older sister, Heidi. What&’s not so normal about Henry is his family. His sister and mom are magic. Not Henry, though…he&’s just a normal kid. Or is he? Henry Heckelbeck is excited to start the soccer season. He really wants to be the teams&’ goalie this year, but there&’s a new star player on the team, Max Maplethorpe. Is magic the answer to being the MVP on the soccer field, or would using his Book of Spells be cheating? What&’s a wizard to do? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Spells Trouble: Henry Heckelbeck Gets A Dragon; Henry Heckelbeck Never Cheats; Henry Heckelbeck And The Haunted Hideout; Henry Heckelbeck Spells Trouble (Henry Heckelbeck #4)
by Wanda CovenIn this fourth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry causes some serious T-R-O-U-B-L-E when he uses magic in his school spelling bee!Brewster Elementary is having a spelling bee and everyone&’s excited. Everyone except Henry Heckelbeck, that is. Sure Henry can spell words correctly, but being in front of a crowd can be very scary! Will magic help or will it only spell trouble? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Spy vs. Spy: Henry Heckelbeck And The Race Car Derby; Henry Heckelbeck Dinosaur Hunter; Henry Heckelbeck Spy Vs. Spy; Henry Heckelbeck Builds A Robot (Henry Heckelbeck #7)
by Wanda CovenIn this seventh Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry&’s friendly spy competition might expose his magical secret!It&’s a spy versus spy world when Henry enters into a spying contest with one of his best friends, Max Maplethorpe. But will Max find out a little too much about Henry and his magical secret? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck Takes a Swing (Henry Heckelbeck #17)
by Wanda CovenIn this seventeenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry steps up to the plate!Henry Heckelbeck is so excited to join the Brewster Batters for his first baseball game! But soon he discovers that playing baseball isn&’t quite as easy as he thought it would be. Can a little spark of magic help him, or is he doomed to strike out? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Henry Heckelbeck and the Great Frog Escape (Henry Heckelbeck #11)
by Wanda CovenIn this eleventh Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry catches frogs with his friends!Henry Heckelbeck and his friends spend the day at Brewster Creek, a place where they can relax, run around, and catch frogs! But when Henry accidentally brings a frog home, it does not want to stay put! Will Henry be able to return the frog to the creek? Or will this great frog escape turn into an absolute disaster? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck and the Haunted Hideout (Henry Heckelbeck #3)
by Wanda CovenHenry uses magic to build an awesome fort…but is his new hideout haunted? Find out in this third Henry Heckelbeck adventure!Henry is just like any other normal kid. He plays soccer. He isn&’t a huge fan of homework. He even has an older sister, Heidi. What&’s not so normal about Henry is that he&’s magic. Henry also needs a hideout. He needs a place to play with his best friend where his sister can&’t bother them. A hideout like this calls for a magic spell. But can magic make a hideout haunted? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck and the High-Dive Dare (Henry Heckelbeck #12)
by Wanda CovenIn this twelfth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry tries the high dive at the new community pool!Henry and his friends go to the new community pool that has just opened for summer! And the timing couldn&’t be better because it is hot-hot-hot outside. When Henry&’s friends see that there are diving boards at the pool, let the splashing begin! But Henry&’s got a secret…he&’s a little afraid of heights. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Heckelbeck and the Not-So-Dark Day (Henry Heckelbeck)
by Wanda CovenIn this eighteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry&’s town is in a blackout!There&’s a blackout in Brewster, which means that school is canceled! Henry Heckelbeck plays flashlight limbo with his friends, makes shadow puppets, and eats up all the ice cream in the freezer before it melts. Henry is having such a great day, he starts to wish that the lights never come back on! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Henry Heckelbeck and the Race Car Derby (Henry Heckelbeck #5)
by Wanda CovenIn this fifth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry races to the finish in his first derby!Henry and his friends are going to race in a race car derby! The only problem is each racer has to build their own car. Can Henry magic together the perfect ride? Or will he crash and burn? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Henry Hubble's Book of Troubles
by Andy MyerFor middle-grade readers looking for a uniquely funny, illustrated exposé on one boy's troubles in school and at home. Hand this to those searching for a book like Just Jake and Timmy Failure. Meet Henry Hubble. He's in a world of trouble. From class-trip bathroom breaks to Halloween-costume catastrophes to lunchroom-table love drama, Henry is always in the middle of a debacle. That is . . . until this journal (yes, the very journal you hold in your hands) makes Henry a media mogul and one of the most popular sixth graders in the world. But you're just going to have to start reading to find out why."Readers [will] giggle at and commiserate with [Henry's] comically chaotic existence."--Publisher's Weekly From the Hardcover edition.
Henry Hudson
by Kristin PetrieThis biography introduces young readers to the life of Englishman Henry Hudson. Readers learn that Hudson's grandfather helped form the Muscovy Company and that Hudson himself later sailed for the Muscovy Company, trying to find a passage to Asia through the North Pole. Hudson's family life and work as a cabin boy are also discussed, as well as his voyage with John Davis to the Canadian Arctic. Through engaging text, readers learn that Hudson's goal was to find a shorter route from Europe to Asia through the Arctic Ocean. His attempts to find a northwest passage to Asia while working for the Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company are explained. Readers also discover that on his final voyage, Hudson was the victim of a mutiny and left to die in the Hudson Bay. The book explains that Hudson's discoveries led to Dutch and English colonization of North America and that today a strait, a bay, and a river are named after Hudson. The book also introduces the idea that Hudson's North American discoveries led other explorers to discover a Northwest Passage.