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Election!: A Kid's Guide to Picking Our President
by Dan GutmanA fun, funny, and informative guide to the weird world of American politics How does the president get his job? How do people know who will win an election before everybody&’s voted? Do the candidates hate each other? Dan Gutman takes on his strangest subject ever: the American political system. Reaching through history from the days of the founding fathers to today&’s voting system, Gutman tackles complex subjects in a clear, easy-to-understand way. Even grown-ups will find something in here that they&’ve never learned before. Politics are a crazy game, and with Dan Gutman teaching you the rules, you&’re going to have a blast learning how to play.
Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin
by Robert ByrdElectric Ben is now a 2013 Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Book Award Winner, a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book, a Horn Fanfare Book, and a Robert F. Sibert Honor book!“a true standout…bright, witty, informative and cleverly organized as the man himself.” – The New York TimesA true Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin was the first American celebrity. In pictures and text, master artist Robert Byrd documents Franklin's numerous and diverse accomplishments, from framing the Constitution to creating bifocals. The witty, wise, and endlessly curious Franklin is the perfect subject for Byrd's lively style and vibrant art. The pages pulse with facts, quotes, and captions, while the inventive design and intricately detailed illustrations make a striking tribute to the brilliant American.
Electric Circuits: Student Investigations
by National Science Resources CenterNIMAC-sourced textbook
Electrical Circuits (Reading Essentials in Science Ser.)
by Lewis ParkerElectricity is often something we take for granted until we are without it. Learn how circuits work and see how shocking static electricity truly is.
Electrical Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up The World (Candlewick Biographies Series)
by Elizabeth Rusch Oliver DominguezWhen a Serbian boy named Nikola Tesla was three, he stroked his cat and was enchanted by the electrical sparks. By the time he was a teenager, he had made a vow: Someday I will turn the power of Niagara Falls into electricity. Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World's Fair to harnessing Niagara to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Remote controls, fluorescent lights, X-rays, speedometers, cell phones, even the radio -- all resulted from Nikola Tesla's inventions. Established biographer Elizabeth Rusch sheds light on this extraordinary figure, while fine artist Oliver Dominguez brings his life and inventions to vivid color. Back matter includes additional information about Tesla, scientific notes and explanations, source notes, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.
Elementals: Ice Wolves (Elementals #1)
by Amie Kaufman Levente SzaboFrom New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman comes an electrifying new series about a brother and sister who must harness their powers and find their place in a sharply divided world.Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who live deeply separate lives.So when twelve-year-old orphan Anders takes one elemental form and his twin sister, Rayna, takes another, he wonders whether they are even related. Still, whether or not they’re family, Rayna is Anders’s only true friend. She’s nothing like the brutal, cruel dragons who claimed her as one of their own and stole her away.In order to rescue her, Anders must enlist at the foreboding Ulfar Academy, a school for young wolves that values loyalty to the pack above all else. But for Anders, loyalty is more complicated than obedience, and friendship is the most powerful shapeshifting force of all.
Elementary Science
by Scott ForesmanNext Generation Science Standards is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it. NGSS Lead States. 2013. Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
Elena
by National Geographic LearningElena learns to sing, sew, and dance like other girls, but she also wants to read books, and learn languages, as men do. These experiences make her strong and wise when terrible times come and she must save her family.
Elena of Avalor Read-Along Storybook: Elena's First Day of Rule
by Disney Book GroupIt's Elena's first day of rule in the kingdom of Avalor and the crown princess is ready! But when she faces some unexpected challenges, Elena learns that being a good leader takes more than courage. Elena's adventure comes to life in this read-along storybook.
Elena of Avalor: Elena and Naomi's Big Adventure
by Disney Book GroupRead along with Disney! Elena and her friend Naomi go on a dig and discover that hundreds of magical, mischievous creatures are about to descend upon Avalor, threatening to wreak havoc! Naomi's abilities will be put to the test... will Elena and Naomi save the day?
Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! It's Shoe Time! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! Ser. #4)
by Mo WillemsIf you choose to wear unmatched shoes, can they still be a pair?
Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! The Cookie Fiasco (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!)
by Mo WillemsThere are only three cookies and four hungry friends to share them with. This is not good. This is not equal! How are they ever going to solve this fiasco?
Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! The Good for Nothing Button! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! Ser. #3)
by Charise Mericle HarperYellow Bird has found a button and wants to share it with Red Bird and Blue Bird. This is just an ordinary button. It does not do anything when you press it. But when Red Bird and Blue Bird give it a try, they are delighted to find that the button does not do nothing, and that is something
Elephant Secret
by Eric WaltersWe Bought a Zoo meets Jurassic Park in a gripping story set in an elephant sanctuary, featuring the perennial appeal of human-animal friendships.Samantha (Sam) lives at the elephant sanctuary her dad runs and views the elephants there as much a part of her family as her single dad is. When a beloved elephant dies in childbirth, Sam develops a special connection with the baby, named Woolly because she has an unusual amount of hair. It soon becomes apparent that Woolly is . . . different. Woolly's mother was part of a special breeding project, and Woolly's DNA is not elephant but that of a rare specimen -- a woolly mammoth -- procured by the eccentric billionaire genius who runs the program. He will stop at nothing to protect Woolly, his multimillion-dollar investment, even it means turning Sam and her dad's world upside-down. An astonishing fact-based look at elephant behaviour and an endearing girl-elephant friendship.
Elephant Secret
by Eric WaltersWe Bought a Zoo meets Jurassic Park in a gripping story featuring the evergreen appeal of human-animal friendships and set in an elephant sanctuary, about a thirteen-year-old girl, a cast of elephants, and a surprising new arrival—a woolly mammoth. Sam was born and raised in an elephant sanctuary. When a beloved elephant dies giving birth, Sam develops a connection with baby Woolly—who isn't actually an elephant but was cloned from woolly mammoth DNA. And the billionaire genius behind the cloning experiment will stop at nothing to protect his investment. Smart, determined, and loving, Sam stands up to this powerful adversary to protect the sanctuary and her herd. In the best tradition of child-animal friendship stories, Elephant Secret explores the strong and complex bond between Sam and her elephants while offering a fascinating, authentic glimpse into elephant—and human—behavior.
Elephant Tears: Mask Of The Elephant (MacGregor Family Adventure Series)
by Richard TroutACCELERATED READER PROGRAM SELECTION SCHOLASTIC READING COUNTS!"An action-packed journey for young adults through the trials and triumphs of wildlife conservation in the African bush." --Delia and Mark Owens, zoologists, authors of Cry of the Kalahari and The Eye of the ElephantIn this second novel in the MacGregor Family Adventure Series, zoologist Dr. Jack MacGregor again strives to protect the earth's dwindling resources and endangered animals, this time by pursuing an international cartel that is exploiting elephants in East Africa. The family's three teenagers, Chris, Heather, and Ryan, become part of the action and help their father find a solution. They team up with native Africans and a seasoned American aviator to save the animals and bring the exploiters to justice.Mr. Trout's expansive research, meticulous attention to detail, and the story's exotic locales make Elephant Tears: Mask of the Elephant an authentic and fascinating journey for young readers as they visit Serengeti, Amboseli, Masai Mara, and Mount Kilimanjaro. According to Leah Sparks of VOYA, Mr. Trout "respectfully depicts the native Africans and their tradition without glossing over their problems."Readers learn environmental issues as they follow the adventures and keen insights of the teens in this fast-paced thriller, and they see how the MacGregor teenagers grow in discipline, self-reliance, and respect for other cultures.
Elephant in the Dark
by Mina JavaherbinA bold, humorous rendition of "The Three Blind Men and the Elephant" maginificently illustrated by an award-winning artist!When the villagers hear of a huge and mysterious creature that has come all the way from India, they steal into the dark barn to find out what it is."It's like a snake!" says one. "It's like a tree trunk," says another. "No, it's like a fan!" argues the third. Who is right? Which of them knows the creature's true shape?Mina Javaherbin's charming and witty retelling combined with Eugene Yelchin's refreshingly brilliant illustrations bring this enlightened classic, inspired by Rumi's poem, vividly to life.
Elephants
by Seymour SimonJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the world’s most beloved animals: the elephant! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.From their ancient relatives, woolly mammoths and mastodons, to their amazingly versatile trunks and strong ivory tusks, elephants are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth. They are remarkably intelligent, demonstrate self-awareness, and feel familiar emotions like compassion and grief.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the largest land animals in the world!Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
Elephants (Amazing Animals)
by Kate RiggsFrom fleet-footed cheetahs to howling wolves, and from playful dolphins to earth-shaking elephants, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured animal's appearance, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that helps explain a defining feature or behavior.
Elephants Can't Jump and Other Freaky Facts About Animals
by Barbara SeulingDid you know that: Moose are so nearsighted that some have mistaken automobiles for their mates. Cows give more milk when they listen to music? The chickens we eat today are descendants of chickens brought here by Christopher Columbus? Here are scores of strange-but-true facts about animals that will delight and amuse animal lovers everywhere. These curious and captivating tidbits--about how animals live, eat, sleep, move, communicate, play, propagate, raise babies, and survive--have been gathered by Barbara Seuling, the popular author of many other freaky fact books. Perfectly complemented by her humorous black-and-white drawings, these oddities make entertaining--and informative--reading.
Elephants Never Forget!: A Book Of Elephant Jokes (Make Me Laugh)
by Diane L. BurnsA collection of elephant jokes, including "What's the hardest thing for a stampeding elephant to catch? Her breath. "