As her father prepares for a trip back to his childhood home in Ethiopia, Desta begins to worry. Where does her father truly belong--in the village of his youth or here in America with her? What was growing up in Ethiopia like? And will her father's love for his family be enough to bridge these two worlds and bring him back to her? •A powerful portrait of a contemporary American immigrant fam…
Think and discuss: Where do these animals live?
Think and discuss: How do you invite people to a party?
Think and discuss: What is this plant?
Think and discuss: What plans would you put on your plate?
Introduces Young Readers To The Many Important Uses Of Plants.
Readers learn about the variety of medicinal and health purposes of plants from making herbal remedies and pain killers, to products for skin care and healthy teeth to fighting diseases like cancer. Includes easy do-it-yourself experiments.
The hottest hobby around is the perfect outdoor activity for kids; the fresh, energetic designs in The Gardening Book will inspire kids to get growing. Learn how to choose plants and give them what they need to grow, use your craft skills to make a scarecrow or funky yet useful flower container and much, much more. Atmospheric photography, helpful cartoon gardening characters, and easy to follo…
Designed by a team of literacy specialists, Science Starters introduces young readers to key science vocabulary and concepts. Each book combines a narrative text and accessible language to increase reading fluency. Available in three reading levels, these books encourage readers to make observations about the world around them and identify key science principles and concepts.
When the pirate crew turns up at Jeremy Jacob's house and accidentally wakes his baby sister, that wee scallywag howls louder than a storm on the high seas. Sure, there's buried treasure to be found, but nobody's digging up anything until Bonney Anne quits her caterwauling. So, quicker than you can say "scurvy dog," Braid Beard and his swashbuckling pirates become . . . babysitters? Blimey! …