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Why Pi? (Big Questions)
by Johnny BallThis entertaining follow-up to DK's popular Go Figure!, Why Pi? presents even more mind-bending ways to think about numbers. This time, author Johnny Ball focuses on how people have used numbers to measure things through the ages, from the ways the ancient Egyptians measured the pyramids to how modern scientists measure time and space. Johnny Ball has hosted more than 20 UK children's television series about math and science. He is known for making math not just easy to understand, but genuinely fun and fascinating. His shows and videos earned him a New York international EMMY nomination, a BAFTA, and 10 other awards. He has written five children's books, including DK's Go Figure!, and an educational musical. His academic credentials include three honorary science doctorates and fellowship of the British Mathematical Association.
Why Pick on Me?
by Louis Sachar Barbara SullivanIllus. in black-and-white. Marvin is shunned by his classmates, best friends, and teacher after he is unfairly fingered as a nose-picker by the class bully.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Why Turtles Live in Water [Approaching Level, Grade 2]
by Deborah November Linda BittnerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Why We Celebrate Chinese New Year: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday (Why We Celebrate)
by Eugenia ChuCelebrate Chinese New Year with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is a holiday that marks the end of winter and the coming of spring. It's one of the most celebrated holidays in China and around the world! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.So many ways to get festive—Discover how Chinese New Year is celebrated around the globe with fireworks, dragon dances, parades, gifts, and beyond!Celebrate at home—Kids will explore Chinese New Year customs with included activities like making Chinese Dumplings and Paper Chinese Lanterns.Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring Chinese New Year to life.Discover Why We Celebrate Chinese New Year!Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine's Day? Or why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!
Why We Celebrate Christmas: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday (Why We Celebrate)
by Sarah CooleyCelebrate Christmas with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!Christmas is a magical time of year for people all over the world. They decorate their homes, sing songs, give gifts, and spend time together! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.So many ways to get festive—Discover how Christmas is celebrated by different people around the world with parties, music, decorations, and presents.Celebrate at home—Kids will explore Christmas customs with included activities like making Reindeer Cookies, crafting Christmas trees out of yarn, and playing a stocking stuffer guessing game.Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring Christmas to life.Discover Why We Celebrate Christmas!Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine's Day? Or why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!
Why We Celebrate Earth Day: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday (Why We Celebrate)
by Kelly Anne McLellanCelebrate Earth Day with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!Earth Day is all about appreciating and protecting our planet so it stays happy and healthy! People all over the world celebrate to spread awareness about living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Learn all about the history and significance of Earth Day with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.So many ways to get festive—Discover how Earth Day is celebrated by different communities, and ways to practice conservation and recycling wherever you live.Celebrate at home—Kids will explore Earth Day activities like making their own upcycled bird feeders and leftover fruit smoothies.Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring Earth Day to life.Discover Why We Celebrate Earth Day!Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine's Day? Or why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!
Why We Celebrate Hanukkah: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday (Why We Celebrate)
by Stacia DeutschCelebrate Hanukkah with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is also called the Festival of Lights. For thousands of years, Jewish people have celebrated Hanukkah by lighting candles, chanting prayers, and playing games! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.So many ways to get festive—Discover how Hanukkah is celebrated by different people around the world with songs, gifts, and gatherings.Celebrate at home—Kids will explore Hanukkah customs with included activities like making your own stained-glass menorah decoration and learning how to play dreidel.Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring Hanukkah to life.Discover Why We Celebrate Hanukkah!Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine's Day? Or why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!
Why We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday (Why We Celebrate)
by Ellen Shi John O'Brien Jr.Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!St. Patrick's Day is about more than just shamrocks and leprechauns! It's a day to honor St. Patrick, one of the official church patron saints of Ireland. Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.So many ways to get festive—Discover how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world with parades, treasure hunts, and the color green!Celebrate at home—Explore St. Patrick's Day customs with included activities like making Rainbow Noisemakers and tasty Lucky Green Shakes.Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring St. Patrick's Day to life.Discover Why We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine's Day? Or why we hang stockings for Christmas? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!
Why We Celebrate Valentine's Day: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday (Why We Celebrate)
by Shannon Anderson MEd Alyssa De AsisCelebrate Valentine's Day with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!Valentine's Day is a holiday where people celebrate love—romantic love, as well as love for family and friends! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.So many ways to get festive—Discover how Valentine's Day is celebrated by giving gifts, wearing red and pink, and decorating with hearts.Celebrate at home—Explore Valentine's Day customs with included activities like making make your own Heart-Shaped Wreath and Baci Chocolate Kisses.Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring Valentine's Day to life.Discover Why We Celebrate Valentine's Day!Have you ever wondered why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day? Or why we hang stockings for Christmas? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!
Why We Need Water (Pictureback(R))
by Cynthia Ines MangualAn all-new storybook, with over 30 stickers, Based on Netflix's Waffles + Mochi, which is prodcued by President Barack and Michelle Obama&’s production company, Higher Ground! Before Waffles and Mochi can make a special meal for their friends, they need to learn about a very important ingredient—water. Follow them around the world as they learn how necessary water is and the different ways it can be used. Children ages 3 to 7 who love Netflix's new show about friendship and fun-filled eating will enjoy this full-color storybook that includes over 30 stickers. Join Waffles and Mochi for global adventures that reveal the stories behind our food. Produced by President Barack and Michelle Obama&’s Higher Ground and streaming on Netflix, Waffles + Mochi is an entertaining mix of puppetry, animation, celebrity chefs, and famous guest stars. This delightful new show introduces young children and their families to a world of cooking and fearless eating.
Why Won't You Sleep?!
by Adam WallaceFrom New York Times bestselling author Adam Wallace comes a side-splitting, hair-pulling bedtime story about the familiar struggles when you just can't sleep!Can't sleep? It can be hard to nod off sometimes. But don't worry, we know just the thing to make you tired... What, still awake? WHY WON'T YOU SLEEP?A hilarious story from bestselling How to Catch A series author Adam Wallace and bold, comical illustrations by Carla Martell perfectly capture the narrator's good intentions and mounting frustration as they try to get the reader to go to sleep! With plenty of gags and a funny twist at the end, this is sure to make the whole family giggle!
Why the Leopard Has Spots (Rigby Leveled Library, Level L #51)
by Katherine Mead Barry RockwellNIMAC-sourced textbook
Why the Moon Changes in the Night Sky
by Jeffrey Fuerst D. R. Andersen Anita DuFallaPerform this script about a king who is determined to make his daughter happy¿even if it means adding a shining moon to the night sky.
Why the Moon Changes in the Night Sky
by Jeffrey Fuerst D. R. Andersen Anita DuFallaPerform this script about a king who is determined to make his daughter happy¿even if it means adding a shining moon to the night sky.
Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Pourquoi Tale
by Antonio Blane Laura Strom Gerardo Suzán A Corazón AbiertoIn the African pourquoi tale, long ago people could take bites of the delicious Sky whenever they wanted to. People gobbled and gobbled and gobbled the Sky. Soon the Sky had to make some changes.
Why the Sky Is Far Away; Why Thunder Chases Lightning; Why Sun and Moon Live in the Sky, Bridges Edition
by Cynthia Swain Gerardo SuzánWhat made the sky, sun, and moon move away from Earth? What was life like when thunder and lightning lived on the ground?
Why, Fly Guy?: Answers to Kids' BIG Questions (Fly Guy Presents) (Fly Guy Presents)
by Tedd ArnoldFly Guy tackles kids' most popular "why?" questions in a new paper-over-board book filled with full-bleed photographs, easy-to-read text, and humorous comic strips!Come along with Fly Guy as he asks (and answers!) over fifty "why?" questions! Why do I have to brush my teeth? Why do cats climb trees if they can't get down? Why do elephants have trunks? And more! There are also science projects and fun activities -- so kids can use what they've learned in a hands-on way! With engaging full-color photographs on every page, content appropriate for a young audience, humorous artwork, and colorful comic strips starring their favorite character Fly Guy, this book is perfect for kids in Pre-K and Kindergarten! *This 128-page paper-over-board book even has eye-catching holographic foil on the front cover and spine!*
Why?
by Laura Vaccaro SeegerFor young readers who always want to know why? . . . especially when there isn't an easy answer. An ALA Notable Children's BookA Capitol Choices Noteworthy TitleTwo-time Caldecott and Geisel Honoree Laura Vaccaro Seeger weaves a simple story about the unfailingly curious Rabbit-- and his patient friend Bear, who always answers his questions. Bear just wants to water his flowers, but Rabbit needs to know: why? Bear is looking forward to a peaceful night of stargazing, but all Rabbit cares about is: why? As spring passes into summer, and Rabbit continues to wonder why?, detailed, lush watercolor illustrations encourage the reader to figure out the reason for each question. Over and over, Bear gives the best answers he can-- until, in the depths of winter, he has no answer to give. This simple story is a reminder that even when there are no answers for our questions, we can count on trust and love-- and sometimes, that's more than enough.
Why? Encyclopedia: Brilliant Answers to Baffling Questions (Why? Series)
by DKThis perfect first reference book brings key subjects—such as science, geography, and history—to life.Lavish 3-D digital illustrations and an interactive question-and-answer format together create an engaging and accessible insight into several key topics. Why? Encyclopedia focuses on the subjects children actually want to know about. It covers all of the areas you would expect in a kid’s encyclopedia—including space, animals and the human body—but presents each through questions kids ask, such as "Why does it rain?". Answers are provided through a combination of eye-catching CGI artworks, enhanced photographs, and clear text explanations.
Why? Weather: Brilliant Answers to Baffling Questions (Why? Series)
by DKExplore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about weather and learn all about the real-time impacts of the climate crisis in this absorbing encyclopedia for kids.What happens inside a thundercloud? Why is the sky not always blue? How are hurricanes born? Why is climate change dangerous? This children's book helps inquisitive minds find out answers to all the questions they may have about weather and climate, and some they hadn't thought of! Featuring detailed explanations to weather wonders, extreme weather, the science of weather forecasting, and climate change, Why? Weather helps children become weather experts in no time. Each page asks and answers a different question, and features a quick quiz designed to cement new knowledge. Bursting with mind-boggling facts, stunning photography, and extensive diagrams, this visually appealing book will be treasured by every budding meteorologist.
Wicked Warrior: Tales of a Terrarian Warrior, Book Three
by Winter MorganMiles likes being on his own, battling zombies and bats on his way to defeat The Destroyer. Then he meets Owen, new to hardmode, and looking to partner up with Miles.Owen is a really strong fighter, and Miles could actually win the Bucket of Bolts, by defeating the Detroyer AND Skeletron Prime and The Twins. They work well together...until shady Asher suddenly appears, wanting to join them too. And that’s when things get tricky - and life-threatening.This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.
Wiener Wolf
by Jeff CrosbyWeiner dog's easy life has lost its luster. And neither squeak toy, nor biscuit, nor TV can cure his ennui. So when the call of the wild comes, he answers! Weiner Dog becomes. . . Weiner Wolf.