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How Can I Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking?
by Lizzie WadeSome people are afraid of public speaking more than others. Learn about some surprising ways to overcome stage fright.
How Can Some People Be Good at Singing?
by Lizzie WadeSome people are better at singing than others. Why is that? A researcher explains why some people love doing karaoke, and others simply can't do it.
How Can We Provide Energy To People’s Homes?: Student Activity Guide
by The Smithsonian InstitutionNIMAC-sourced textbook
How Caterpillars Turn Into Butterflies (Nature's Mysteries Ser.nature's Mysteries)
by Jill BaileyYoung readers can learn about many of the most amazing aspects of nature in this strikingly illustrated set of books. Ideal for the reader who must know how nature works, this series has the answers to many questions, helping to open up the world of nature's secrets.
How Come?: Every Kid's Science Questions Explained
by Kathy WollardFact-filled, fun-filled, as interesting to parents as it is to kids, the How Come? series is the trusted source for lively, clear answers to kids’ science queries. Now the best questions and answers from all three books—How Come?; How Come? Planet Earth; and How Come? In the Neighborhood—have been revised, updated, freshly illustrated in full color, supplemented with twenty completely new questions, and combined into one bigger, better volume. How Come? explains, in fascinating detail, more than 200 mysteries and phenomena in the world around us. These are the questions that pique kids’ curiosity—and stump parents.When it rains, does running (rather than walking) to the nearest shelter really keep you any drier? How can a stone skip across a pond (instead of sink)? If the Earth is spinning, why can’t we feel it? Why don’t we fly off? Why do elephants have trunks? And the all-time classic, Why is the sky blue? (Sunlight has a hidden rainbow of colors, and air molecules scatter blues the most—sending bright blue light down to Earth.) The text is clearly written, engaging, and accessible. It’s for every kid who wants to know—and every grown-up who simply doesn’t know.
How Did Humans Go Extinct?
by Paul Hoppe Johnny MarcianoLet’s learn about the most mystifying species to ever walk the Earth!“A clever . . . way to bring awareness to the very real threats to humanity posed by war, climate change, and capitalism. A compelling and unique dystopian sci-fi picture book for early school age readers, this is recommended for all collections.” —School Library JournalPlib is like every other Nøørfbløøk kid on Earth, except for one thing.He loves humans—those horrible, terrifying monsters who dominated the planet ten million years ago.Only one thing about the humans bothers Plib. What happened to them all? Did they turn the planet into an uninhabitable wasteland? Or did they turn on each other? Or did the humans die out because of something else they did—or didn’t—do?Find the answer in How Did Humans Go Extinct?
How Did Robots Land on Mars? (How'd They Do That? Ser.)
by Clara MacCaraldAfter traveling millions of miles through space, roving robots gently landed on Mars and then drove across its surface. Read this book to learn how engineers accomplished these amazing feats of space exploration.
How Did Tea And Taxes Spark A Revolution?: And Other Questions About The Boston Tea Party (Six Questions Of American History)
by Linda GondoschOn a cold evening in December 1773, a group of men climbed aboard three ships docked in Boston Harbor. Armed with hatchets, the men began breaking into the ships’ valuable cargo―342 crates of tea. They dumped the tea into the black water of the harbor and then marched back home through the city streets. This “Boston Tea Party” was a bold act of protest by American colonists against British rule. It pushed the colonies and Great Britain a step closer to war. But who were these protestors? Why would they risk angering the powerful British government? And how did the British respond? Discover the facts about the Boston Tea Party and the colonists’ struggle for independent rule.
How Did That Get to My Table? Cereal (Community Connections)
by Pam RosenbergYoung readers will gain a better understanding on how the breakfast cereal they love ends up on their breakfast table.
How Did That Get to My Table? Ice Cream (Community Connections)
by Pam RosenbergDo you eat food? Do you use electricity? Do you live in a building or go to a school? These are just some of the activities that connect you to other people in your community. Discover the Community Connections we depend on to provide the things we need. Read the How Did That Get to My Table? books to learn about the connections that bring us our food: Cereal, Ice Cream, Ketchup, Orange Juice, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Pumpkin Pie, Salad. Picture descriptions and captions included.
How Did That Get to My Table? Ketchup (Community Connections)
by Emily J. DolbearWith this title, young readers will gain an understanding on how the ketchup they love, is made and how it ends up on their table. Picture captions and descriptions present.
How Did That Get to My Table? Pasta (Community Connections)
by Emily J. DolbearWith this title, young readers will gain an understanding on how the pasta they love, is made and how it ends up on their table. Picture descriptions and captions included.
How Did That Get to My Table? Peanut Butter (Community Connections)
by Pam RosenbergCOMMUNITY CONNECTIONS--HOW DID THAT GET TO MY TABLE? Do you eat food? Do you use electricity? Do you live in a building or go to a school? These are just some of the activities that connect you to other people in your community. Discover the Community Connections we depend on to provide the things we need. Read the How Did That Get to My Table? books to learn about the connections that bring us our food: Cereal, Ice Cream, Ketchup, Orange Juice, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Pumpkin Pie, Salad.
How Did That Get to My Table? Salad (Community Connections)
by Emily J. DolbearYoung readers will gain an understanding on how salad is grown and how it ends up on their table. Picture descriptions added.
How Did They Do That?: Built for Speed; Mind-Boggling Bridges
by Anastasia Suen Ellen DreyerNIMAC-sourced textbook
How Did We Find Out About Photosynthesis? (How Did We Find Out About…)
by Isaac AsimovTraces the scientific discoveries that led to our understanding of photosynthesis and how this process relates to the food supply, changing ecological balance, and threats to the Earth's atmosphere.
How Did Whales Get So Big?: & Other Curious Questions about Animals, Nature, Geology, and Planet Earth (MinuteEarth Explains)
by MinuteEarthSTEM for Kids ― Fun for Kids (Ages 8-10)#1 New Release in Children's Books: Environment & Ecology, Atlases, Anatomy, and Earthquake & VolcanoIn their debut illustrated science book for kids, the team behind the popular YouTube channel MinuteEarth answers all of your child’s wackiest questions about animals, nature, and science alongside engaging images of the natural world.From the scientists, writers, and illustrators at MinuteEarth. Have you ever wondered where Earth’s water came from? Or why leaves change color in the fall? Entertain and educate your kids with fun facts about animals, nature and the wonders of the earth.Amazing STEM for kids, explained simply. With over 300 million views, MinuteEarth simplifies such serious subjects as geology, ecology and biology making them fun for kids. Featuring their signature puns and fun illustrations, this first book in the MinuteEarth Explains series explores topics ranging from weird animal facts to extreme weather, making science for kids enjoyable and unforgettable.Curious questions about our awesome planet. Whether your child is obsessed with the wonder of nature, can’t learn enough interesting facts about animals, or is fascinated by volcanoes, MinuteEarth Explains captures their imagination and fosters an interest in animals, the Earth, and ocean life! By combining humor with rigorous research, this book provides fun facts about animals, nature, science and more in an equally engaging and informative way for kids.MinuteEarth Explains captivates kids with answers to:Why do some animals get gigantic?Why do rivers curve?Can plants talk?How much food is there on earth?And more!If you’re looking for nature books for kids (8-10) or earth science books for kids―or if your child loves books such as The Big Book of Birds, Why?: 1,111 Answers to Everything, or The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth―then your whole family will love this debut book by MinuteEarth!
How Do Animals Find Food?
by Bobbie KalmanWith so many species competing for food, animals have developed fascinating methods of finding the food that keeps them fat and happy. How do animals find food? Lets children in on such techniques as pack and solitary hunting, and poisonous animals.
How Do Animals Move?
by Bobbie Kalman Niki WalkerSlithering snakes, jumping kangaroos, flying albatrosses, and swimming salmon--every animal, including humans, has its own unique way of getting around. This beautiful new book explains the how, why, and "are we there yet?" of animals large and small across the globe. Topics include: *how an animal's environment affects its movement *how an animal's skeleton affects its movement *unusual animal movers such as the water-walking basilisk *how a parent helps its young move around
How Do Bionic Limbs Work? (How'd They Do That? Ser.)
by Meg MarquardtPeople who lose limbs now have incredible options to help them walk and do other everyday activities. Read this book to learn how engineers are creating bionic limbs to help patients.
How Do Color-blind People See Color?
by Lizzie WadeTo understand what it means to be color-blind, you must first understand how most of us see color.
How Do Engineers Reuse Rockets? (How'd They Do That? Ser.)
by Arnold RingstadReusable rockets are making space travel cheaper and more common. Read this book to discover how engineers bring huge rockets to a safe, gentle landing.
How Do Virtual Assistants Work? (High Tech Science at Home)
by M. M. EbochA virtual assistant by any name - Alexa, Siri, whoever - can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. And you might use one to communicate with friends and remind you about homework coming due while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.
How Do We Elect Our Leaders? (My American Government)
by William David ThomasIn what ways are the branches of government like a basketball game? How can a school yard game's rules liken themselves to a constitution? Through engaging analogies and introductions, our new government series gets students ready for election 2008. Correlated to the fourth and fifth grade social studies curriculum, My American Government introduces students to how our government works. Students learn about the U.S. Constitution, the branches of government, citizens' basic rights, and how we elect our leaders.
How Do We Sense Someone Behind Us?
by Lizzie WadeHow do humans sense when someone is behind them? This Q & A explains the science of peripheral vision.