Explains what insects are and how they live and grow; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different insect concepts.
Where do ghosts go swimming? Why is tennis such a noisy game? How do robins get in shape? Just how many sports jokes can you get into one book? You'll soon discover the answers to all these questions! This book will keep your fellow fans giggling throughout the game!
Why did the astronaut take a mop into space? To clean up the stardust! How is a telephone like the planet Saturn? They both have rings! Kids are sure to enjoy reading and telling these out-of this-world jokes.
Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of South Dakota. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
Explains the different ingredients in soda pop; discusses how soda pop is made and packaged in a factory; and how soda pop becomes available to consumers.
The key to making literacy more exciting is finding ways to liven up the written word. Students will be amazed to see how certain figures of speech can add creativity to the simplest of sentences. Discover how similes and metaphors can paint vivid pictures that are sure to make both reading and writing more pleasurable.
Discover how math applies to the game of soccer, from the length of the field to the calculation of players' stats.
A basic introduction to the planet Saturn, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Rutherford B. Hayes, nineteenth president of the United States.
Explains how salmon live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats salmon may face on their migration.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Richard M. Nixon, thirty-seventh president of the United States.
Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Rhode Island. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
What do you call a book that both tickles your funny bone and tests your brain? That's an easy one: Hah-Larious Riddles! Here are dozens of riddles to keep your noggin working hard!
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the president's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the fortieth president of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary.
Readers learn how this simple machine makes it easier to lift and lower objects. They learn about fixed and movable pulleys and when it is best to use each. By the end of the book, readers know the difference between complex and simple machines and how pulleys are used in everyday life to make work easier.
Amazing magnets are everywhere--on the refrigerator and inside machines and toys. Even Earth is a giant magnet! A magnet can be strong enough to lift a car. But magnets work only in a certain way. This simple, colorful book explores the attractive power of magnets.
Exclamation points, periods, question marks, and commas--all these are common forms of punctuation, and each has the potential to prove confusing to kids learning grammar. Discover the proper use of punctuation and find out why it's such an important concept to master.
Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Puerto Rico. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the commonwealth. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and commonwealth identity.
Where can you find prepositions? Are they under a rock? Around the corner? Over a hill? The easiest place to find them is right here in this book! Young readers will learn all about prepositions and how to use them.
When learning to read, kids are often intimidated by 'bigger' words. This title teaches younger audiences how to break such words apart and introduces them to the concept of roots. Reading becomes easy and fun once it's clear how various letter combinations can change a word's meaning.
Explains how oranges are grown and harvested; discusses how oranges are turned into orange juice and packaged at a factory; and how orange juice becomes available to consumers.
Explains how peanuts are farmed and harvested; discusses how peanuts are turned into peanut butter and packaged at the factory; and how peanut butter becomes available to consumers.
Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Oregon. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
Explains how wood is cut and milled; discusses how graphite is produced and pencils are assembled at a factory; and how pencils become available to consumers.
Introduces payment methods including cash, checks, and credit; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further.
