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What Are Electrical Circuits? (Understanding Electricity)
by Ronald MonroeThis comprehensive title introduces readers to current electricity and circuits, the pathways through which electricity flows. Supportive text explains the basic components of an electric circuit and the functions of these parts. Through real-life examples and opportunities for hands-on learning, readers understand and construct simple open, closed, parallel, and series circuits.
Camouflage: Changing to Hide (Nature's changes series)
by Bobbie KalmanIt looks at camouflage as colors, patterns, and textures that some animals have on their bodies to protect them from predators. It also shows how other animals use camouflage to hide as they hunt for prey.
Insect Bodies (The World of Insects)
by Molly Aloian Bobbie KalmanThere are more than a million species of insects living on Earth, and all insects have similar bodies. In Insect Bodies, children will learn the major physical features of insects and the importance of each body part.
The Biography of Corn (How Did That Get Here?)
by L. Michelle Nielsen L. Michelle NielsonMaize, or com, was the staple food of many early cultures in South America, Mesoamerica, and the Caribbean. <p><p>The Biography of Corn will teach young readers how the farming of corn spread to the rest of the world and how corn may be one answer to today's problem of fossil fuel consumption.
The Biography of Tea (How Did That Get Here?)
by Carrie GleasonHow could a relaxing cup of tea become a symbol of revolution? This fascinating new book relates the thousands-year-old history of tea and its sometimes tumultuous trade. Find out how different teas are grown, harvested, and sold, and how the trade of tea has changed the world.
The Biography of Wheat (How Did That Get Here?)
by Jennifer LackeyThe growing of wheat as a staple food source made permanent settlements possible, particularly for settlers moving West. In this fascinating new book, children will learn how one of the world's most important food crops is grown, harvested, sold, and processed.
What Is a Top Predator? (Big Science Ideas #16)
by Bobbie KalmanDescribes what a top predator is, explains how they thrive at the top of a food chain, and details why some top predators are endangered. Lexile Measure: NC890L
Nuclear Energy: Power From the Atom
by Troon Harrison AdamsBecause of global warming, nuclear energy is getting a second look. This important book discusses the benefits and drawbacks of this controversial, but clean and reliable, source of power. Case studies show how new technologies are helping make production of nuclear energy safer.
Is There a Future for Fossil Fuels?
by Ellen RodgerNatural gas, oil, and coal are finite resources, and their use contributes to deadly smog and global warming. The Future of Fossil Fuels follows the world's dependence on these resources and shows how people are working to reduce their use--and even make them more environmentally friendly!
Explore Antarctica (Explore the Continents)
by Bobbie Kalman Rebecca SjongerThis book explores Antarctica--the freezing continent in the south pole: its geography inhabitants and other interesting facts.
Explore Asia (Explore the Continents)
by Bobbie Kalman Rebecca SjongerThis book explores Asia--the biggest continent in the world. It also talks about its geography, people, famous tourist places and other interesting facts.
Explore the Continents: Explore Europe
by Molly Aloian Bobbie KalmanTopics include: the natural border between Europe and Asia; Europe's many peninsulas, mountain systems, and other landforms; how Europe's location on Earth affects the continent's climate; European bodies of water, including seas, lakes, rivers, and bays; and the tundra, steppes, forests, and the living things found in these biomes.
Explore North America (Explore the Continents)
by Molly Aloian Bobbie KalmanThis book explores North America: its geography, people, famous tourist places and other interesting facts.
Explore South America (Explore The Continents)
by Molly Aloian Bobbie KalmanThe world's largest tropical rain forest and the world's longest mountain range are both found on the continent of South America. This beautiful new book introduces children to the fascinating physical and social geography of South America including the continent's countries; major landforms and bodies of water; and people, plants, and animals in the rain forests, grasslands, and deserts.
What Shapes the Land ?
by Bobbie KalmanThe book talks about various interesting topics about the Earth like what are landforms, land shapers like water, air, fire, and other factors that affect the landforms like erosion, weathering etc.
Insect Eaters (Big Science Ideas)
by Bobbie KalmanMany animals are carnivores, but some eat mainly insects. Insect eaters, known as insectivores, can be as small as insect-eating insects or as large as giant anteaters. Covers a variety of plants and animals that eat insects, from frogs and birds to pitcher plants and anteaters.
What is Pollination? (Big Science Ideas #13)
by Bobbie KalmanPollination by insects is a critical function of all land ecosystems. Most orchard fruits, vegetables, and some field crops are pollinated by insects. This book features photographs that focus on the critical fact that protecting pollinators means having food to eat. It helps children look at insects in a different way. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 830
Spotlight On Canada (Spotlight On My Country)
by Bobbie KalmanIntroduces the history, geography, wildlife, culture, and people of Canada.
What is Culture? (Our Multicultural World Ser.)
by Bobbie KalmanThis title shows our connection to the natural world and to one another. It asks children to put aside their differences and to work together for the common good. What are our common goals? How can we work toward peace, safety, tolerance, and integrity in our lives? How can we live together with respect, kindness and friendship?
What is the Rock Cycle?
by Natalie HydeThis book talks all about the life cycle of rocks--their origin, types, and other interesting facts.
Titanic
by Robin JohnsonOne hundred years after its tragic voyage, the Titanic continues to capture our imaginations. This fascinating title looks at the building, voyage, sinking, and rediscovery of the Titanic
Even Steven And Odd Todd
by Kathryn Cristaldi Henry B. Morehouse Marilyn BurnsThe arrival of Cousin Odd Todd greatly upsets Even Steven who likes everything to come in even numbers--his pets, his library books, and even his pancakes. Includes an activities and games section.<P><P> Hello Reader! Math Level 3.
The Secret Soldier
by Diana Star HelmerMichael and Ralph are surprised to find that Hugh, the soldier who saved their lives, is not who he seems to be.
Blest Are We: Faith in Action
by Rcl Benziger a Kendall Hunt CompanyBlest Are We, Faith in Action, School 2
Animal Babies (Nature Company Discoveries Libraries)
by Claire Craig Young StaffExplores the colorful world of animal babies, introducing children to young animals who are hatched from eggs, carried in pouches, born singly, or born in groups, in an interactive guide complete with fold-out panels and curiosity boxes.