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How Artists See Animals: Mammal, Fish, Bird, Reptile
by Colleen CarrollExamines how different kinds of animals have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.
How Artists See FAMILIES: Mother, Father, Sister, Brother
by Colleen CarrollExamines how families have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.
How Artists See Play: Sports Games Toys Imagination
by Colleen CarrollExamines how sports, games, toys, and other aspects of play have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning
by Rosalyn SchanzerBen Franklin was the most famous American in the entire world during colonial times. No wonder! After all, the man could do just about anything. Why, he was an author and an athlete and a patriot and a scientist and an inventor to boot. He even found a way to steal the lightning right out of the sky.<P><P> Is such a thing possible? Is it. Take a look inside and find Ben busy at work on every spread. Then find out how he used his discovery about lightning to make people's lives safer.<P> In an inventive way, Rosalyn Schanzer brings us a brilliant and ever-curious American original.
How Big?: Wacky Ways To Compare Size (Wacky Comparisons Ser.)
by Jessica GundersonHow BIG is that egg? How BIG is that paw? Is that the biggest dog you ever saw?
How Birds Sleep
by David ObuchowskiDiscover the mysterious and fascinating sleeping habits of more than twenty bird species from around the world in this gorgeously illustrated read-aloud picture book, perfect for bedtime, or any time.Have you ever seen a bird sleep? Or wondered just when it is that migrating cranes find the time to catch Z&’s as they cross the ocean? From the parrots of Thailand to the ostriches of Australia and even the pigeons of New York City, every bird sleeps—but they do it in ways that will surprise and delight you. Some hang from tree branches, others doze while gliding, and some even burrow underground for a nap. Written in a witty, conversational voice, and with gorgeous illustrations, this picture book is bursting with interesting facts about this underexplored aspect of bird life all around us.
How Bodies Work: Animal Physiology
by Bridget AndersonDo you ever wonder what makes you grow? Or why you shiver when you are cold? Have you ever marveled at the speed of a cheetah, the fastest land animal on Earth? Or been awed at how a chameleon can change color? Solving such mysteries is part and parcel of animal physiology, the science that investigates how different animal bodies work. Learning how they do increases our appreciation of the uniqueness and diversity of the vast animal kingdom, and adds to our understanding of how our own bodies work. HOW BODIES WORK: ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY offers a glimpse inside ourselves and the amazing world around us.
How Butterflies Came to Be [On Level, Grade 2]
by Deborah November Gina CapaldiNIMAC-sourced textbook
How Can People Help Communities? (Community Questions)
by Martha E. RustadA community is only as strong as its individual members. What roles do those members play, and how do citizens work together to complete common tasks and achieve goals? A clear question-answer format, paired with photos kids can relate to, shows the importance of responsibility and cooperation. A simple activity encourages young readers to actively participate in their own community.
How Cars Changed The World
by Kurt HoffmanBright, full-color and black and white historic photographs compare and contrast the cars, roads, and travel experiences of today with those of days gone by. Strongly correlated to the Common Core Standards for Informational Text, this title is perfect for exploring the relationships between a series of historical events and scientific ideas.
How Chipmunk Got Its Stripes: A Pourquoi Tale
by Brooke Harris Juan Bautista Juan Oliver Laura StromDo you know why all chipmunks have three stripes down their backs? This pourquoi tale gives a creative explanation as to how this happened. This tale originated with the Seneca Indians.
How Coding Works (Our Digital Planet Ser.)
by Ben HubbardThis book takes the mystery out of computer programming. Learn about coding, algorithms and more.
How Computers Work (Our Digital Planet Ser.)
by Ben HubbardEver wonder what goes on inside your computer? Take a look into how processors, networks, and more are all connected.
How Could a Bear Sleep Here?
by Julie GonzalezIt's time for Shelby to hibernate, but how could a bear sleep in this noisy forest?The woodpeckers are rat-tat-tatting, the squirrels are cracka-cracka-crunching--there's too much noise! When Shelby spies the perfect cave, only too late does he realize he's hopped aboard a tour bus bound for the beach.Coupled with hysterically expressive illustrations by Stephanie Laberis, Julie Gonzalez's lively text and familiar refrain sings as Shelby, after several attempts to snooze in the tropics with increasing exhaustion, finally discovers the perfect solution to his noise problem. This is a great read-aloud for young readers who will recognize the refrain ("How could a bear sleep here?") and the silliness of Shelby's predicament
How Davy Crockett Moved the Sun: An American Tall Tale
by Carol Pugliano-Martin Dewayne Whiteside Jeffrey FuerstPerform this American tall tale about how Davy Crockett moved the sun.
How Deep Is the Ocean? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
by Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldRead and find out about the deepest part of the ocean in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.The ocean covers almost three-quarters of the Earth, but how deep does it go? Put on your scuba gear and explore the ocean, from its shallowest waters to its deepest, most mysterious parts. As you dive deeper, you’ll discover glowing animals, strange creatures that don’t need sunlight to survive, and even the largest hunter in the world.With beautiful illustrations and engaging text, How Deep Is the Ocean? will guide young readers into the deepest parts of the ocean. Featuring a find-out-more section with a water-pressure experiment, a lesson in making a sounding line to learn how scientists measure the depth of the ocean, a glossary of new terms, and web research prompts, this book will begin children’s explorations of the deep sea. Both the text and the artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. David Gruber, real-life deep sea explorer and professor of biology and environmental science at Baruch College.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
How Deep Is Your Love: A Children's Picture Book
by Bee GeesA majestic picture book based on the Bee Gees's classic love song "How deep is your love? I really mean to learn 'Cause we're living in a world of fools Breaking us down When they all should let us be We belong to you and me . . ." How Deep Is Your Love is a fantastical picture book based on one of the Bee Gees's biggest hits. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, remaining in the top ten for seventeen weeks, and won the band's first of eight GRAMMY awards. With lyrics by the Bee Gees and illustrations by J.L. Meyer, the picture book tells the tale of two bunny mermaids who meet on a rock and descend into the water together. As the bunnies escape traps, skirt around nets and hooks, and protect each other in this thrilling adventure, they realize how deep their love is. Meyer's imaginative story compliments the hit song perfectly and will delight children and adults alike.
How Did I Get Here?: Your Story from the Big Bang to Your Birthday
by Philip BuntingFrom the Big Bang to your birthday, and (almost) everything in between, this funny and informative book tells your story.You are one of the newest members of a family tree that goes way, way, way back to the very first life on Earth. A lot of incredible things had to happen between the beginning of the universe and today in order to make you. The fact that you (and everyone you know) are here is nothing short of mind-boggling! Read this book to discover how it happened, and prepare to be amazed by the awesomeness of you.This clever, funny, and scientific timeline of the journey of human existence is designed to get young readers asking questions, finding answers, and marveling at the many wonders of our world, from the Big Bang, to evolution, to a brand-new baby, and more.
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox? The Story of Food
by Chris ButterworthFresh retro artwork lures little readers on a tasty trip to farms, dairies, and more. Yum! The best part of a young child's day is often opening a lunchbox and diving in. But how did all that delicious food get there? Who made the bread for the sandwich? What about the cheese inside? Who plucked the fruit? And where did the chocolate in that cookie get its start? From planting wheat to mixing flour into dough, climbing trees to machine-squeezing fruit, picking cocoa pods to stirring a vat of melted bliss, here is a clear, engaging look at the steps involved in producing some common foods. Healthy tips and a peek at basic food groups complete the menu.
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.