Doors in the Air is the story of a boy who is fascinated by doors. He marvels at how stepping through a doorway can take him from one world to another. He is especially enthralled by the doors of his imagination, which he refers to as "doors in the air." He delights in discovering that when he passes through these doors, he leaves behind all feelings of boredom, fear and unpleasantness. Doors in the Air is a lilting journey through house doors, dream doors and, best of all, doors in the air.
Maxine loves her giant tree in the Walbran Valley, but as she gazes at clearcuts from the car window, she worries. What if her tree is gone? Her family and friends trek through the old growth forest, and Maxine runs on ahead to check. Yes, her tree is there. She stands at its foot and listens, but it doesn't make its special sound, "Keer, keer." She will soon learn that "Keer, keer" is the sound a marbled murrelet (a mamu) makes. The mamu is an endangered seabird that flies far from the sea to nest in the high flat branches of the Sitka spruce. When a tree-climber confirms the presence of a mamu nest, Maxine's tree will be safe forever.
Who better to introduce babies to the alphabet than Sheree Fitch? In Peek-a-Little Boo twenty-six babies and toddlers from all over the world romp and revel in the twists and turns of language, real and imagined. The story is as multicultural as the alphabet will allow it to be. The pictures are big, bright and bold. And the language is guaranteed to appeal to babies' ears and grown ups' tongues.
Combining evocative haiku, informative text and luminous illustrations, Great Lakes and Rugged Ground is a celebration, for our youngest readers, of more than four hundred years of Ontario's history. Each detail-rich illustration depicts a particular moment in the province's dynamic saga from first European contact, the War of 1812, the building of the railroad and the Rideau Canal, the early development of the industries that have made the province the backbone of the national economy, through the emergence of a unique Canadian cultural identity, the hardships of two World Wars and modern industrial development.
Combining evocative haiku, informative text and luminous illustrations, The West Is Calling is a celebration of one hundred and fifty years of British Columbia's history. Each detail-rich illustration depicts a particular moment in the province's dynamic saga, from pre-contact Haida culture to the natural resources-fueled economic boom in the 1960s and beyond, to Expo 86, to the opening up of the North and the growing appreciation of First Nations' traditions.
Everyone loves babies, and John Denver's love song For Baby (For Bobbie), interpreted as a children's picture book by award-winning illustrator Janeen Mason, reminds us that these feelings are universal. Captivating images lead us around the globe, from Sri Lanka to the Arctic, and deepen the experience of John Denver's enduring song, a legacy of love.
Old MacDonald had a...woods? Yes! Come along with Jo MacDonald and learn about the wild creatures in the woods at her grandfather's farm. Noisy ones, quiet ones, and a few surprises. This delightful variation on "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" playfully introduces youngsters to the woodland habitat while engaging little ones with rhythm and wordplay.
Rivers are teeming with life! Children will learn the geography of North American rivers and to appreciate the animals that live there while they count the baby otters or dragonflies. Their learning will be reinforced as they "squeal" like muskrats and "hop" like frogs. All of this fun learning activity is set to the rhythm of the classical tune of "Over in the Meadow."
When frogs get together, they love to sing! They fill their big, bulgy throat pouch with air and sing out loud. Some peep, some trill, some growl, some creek, and some go WAAH, WAAH, WAAH! It's a chorus that happens near almost every pond and stream. Learn more about these delightful creatures--and sing along with them!
Explains the structure, color and size of a star, how it begins and how it ends.
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Italy - home of the majestic Italian Alps and Apennines, the iconic Colosseum, and the ruins of Pompeii. Readers will learn about Italy's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Italy's population and total area, as well as images of the Italian flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Italy!
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through China - home of the majestic Himalayas, the magnificent Great Wall of China, and historic Tiananmen Square. Readers will learn about China's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including China's population and total area, as well as images of the Chinese flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring China!
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Germany - home of the majestic Bavarian Alps, the famed Black Forest, and the iconic Brandenburg Gate and Neuschwanstein Castle. Readers will learn about Germany's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Germany's population and total area, as well as images of the German flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Germany!
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Egypt - home of the mighty Nile River, the magnificent Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, and the tomb of King Tut. Readers will learn about Egypt's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Egypt's population and total area, as well as images of the Egyptian flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Egypt!
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Japan - home of majestic Mount Fuji, ancient warriors called samurai, and the long-standing sport of sumo wrestling. Readers will learn about Japan's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Japan's population and total area, as well as images of the Japanese flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Japan!
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Mexico - home of the beautiful Sierra Madre mountains, world-renowned beaches and the Riviera Maya, and historic Mayan sites such as Chichen Itza and Tulum. Readers will learn about Mexico's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Mexico's population and total area, as well as images of the Mexican flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Mexico!
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through France - home of the beautiful French Riviera, the iconic Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum, and the world-renowned Tour de France. Readers will learn about France's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including France's population and total area, as well as images of the French flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring France!
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through the United Kingdom - home of the iconic Tower of London and River Thames, the historic Edinburgh Castle, world-famous Giant's Causeway, and legendary writer William Shakespeare. Readers will learn about the United Kingdom's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including the United Kingdom's population and total area, as well as images of the UK's flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring the United Kingdom!
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through India - home of the snow-capped Himalayas, the magnificent Taj Mahal, and the world-famous Bollywood movie industry. Readers will learn about India's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including India's population and total area, as well as images of the Indian flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring India!
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Brazil - home of the Amazon rain forest, Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, and international soccer stars such as Pele. Readers will learn about Brazil's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Brazil's population and total area, as well as images of the Brazilian flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Brazil!
People shop for things they need and things they want. Before spending money, smart shoppers save, budget, and compare. This introduction to financial literacy helps us learn ways to spend wisely.
This title examines the remarkable lives of Fusajiro Yamauchi and his grandson Hiroshi Yamauchi and their work building the groundbreaking company Nintendo. Readers will learn about the Yamauchis’ backgrounds and education, as well as their early careers. Also covered is a look at how Nintendo operates, other key employees, and issues the company faces, such as developing new gaming software, facing competition, and expanding into global markets.
This title examines the remarkable lives of Ed Catmull and Alvy Ray Smith and their work building the groundbreaking company Pixar. Readers will learn about Catmull and Smith’s backgrounds and education, as well as their early careers. Also covered is a look at how Pixar operates and issues the company faces, such as developing new animation and computer graphics software, meeting production demands, and maintaining leadership.
This title examines the remarkable lives of Ed Catmull and Alvy Ray Smith and their work building the groundbreaking company Pixar. Readers will learn about Catmull and Smith's backgrounds and education, as well as their early careers. Also covered is a look at how Pixar operates and issues the company faces, such as developing new animation and computer graphics software, meeting production demands, and maintaining leadership. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
This title examines the remarkable lives of Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger and their work building the groundbreaking company Wikipedia. Readers will learn about Wales and Sanger's backgrounds and education, as well as their early careers. Also covered is a look at how Wikipedia operates and issues the company faces, such as establishing reliability, developing international sites, and dealing with abusive users. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
