A pig in a cart demonstrates that an object moves until it is stopped, accompanied by four basic experiments at the end
Just what does an author do? How about an illustrator? And who can do these interesting jobs? Find the answers to these questions and more in this book all about the people who create the books you read!
These books show youngsters how some of the most familiar manufactured goods are produced. Each title explores all aspects of production. Ages 6-9 years.
From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this title will work up adventurous readers' appetites with a flavorful look at food culture. Bright, colorful photos will entice readers as they learn about the role food plays in daily life as well as various celebrations, festivals, feasts, and holidays. Readers will also gain an understanding of how folklore, available ingredients, and coo…
This wonderful new book explains in a simple way why people are living things. We need sunshine, air, water, and food. We grow and change. We need places to live. Young children will be amazed to learn that, as living things, they share many similarities with plants and animals.
Text and photographs introduce teeth, and reviews ways to take care of them.
As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . . This true story of Wangari Maath…
What do living things need to survive? Find out in this colorful science reader! Discover that living things need light, food, water, air, space, homes, protection, and more! The easy-to-read text and vibrant images will keep young readers engaged from start to finish. This reader also includes a fun science activity and practice problems to give students additional practice in sorting living a…
Describes the homes that different kinds of animals live in, including a bear's cave, a raccoon's den in a hollow log, a squirrel's nest, a prairie dog's burrow, and a bee's hive.
Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone—except Mufaro—knows that Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered. When the Great King decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, Mufaro brings both of his daughtersâ…