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Ellen Lawrence
In this title, students will conduct experiments to help them better understand weather. Kids will also investigate concepts such as how swirling air creates a tornado.
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In this book, young readers will learn the 17-year life cycle of the cicada. –
Whats the tallest tree in the world? How many thousands of years has the oldest plant on Earth been around? Which plant has the biggest leaves, or the largest flowers…
We join children around the world as the celebrate religious festivals and specials times of year. From Holi, to Chinese New Year, Eid al-Fitr to the Viking Festival of Up…
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A young boy writes about dragonflies after finding their eggs at a nearby lake, including when they hatch and how they hunt.
From everyday clothes to outfits worn only on special occasions, this book introduces the readers to the incredible variety of clothes, shoes, hats and jewellery that children wear around the…
Readers will meet children from around the world and fine out what games they like to play. Some games are played only in one culture, while others such as football…
An introduction for young readers to the lives of children from many different countries and cultures. Highlighting the diversity of children’s lives but also celebrating the ways in which children…
When we turn on a tap, we expect to see clean, safe water pour out. This is not how everyone around the world gets their water, of course. In this…
Presents a simple explanation of how insects and other animals pollinate flowers.
Takes a look at plants that are prickly and thorny, including saguaro cacti, rose bushes, and acacia trees.
Explores the world of carnivorous plants that obtain nutrients by eating animals and insects.
Some flowers may look beautiful, but their petals and seeds have the power to kill! This book explores how plants use toxins to protect themselves from hungry animals that are…
Provides information on chameleons in general by looking at the specific example of panther chameleon.
Describes the life of a wolf, from birth to adulthood.
We see different colors every day, and we all have a favorite color. But what makes objects different colors? In this title, students will have the opportunity to conduct experiments…
In this book, young readers will discover interesting facts about light, and discover a variety of fun experiments to test their knowledge. –
In this book, young readers will learn about sound, and discover fun experiments to test their knowledge. –
In this book, young readers will learn why recycling is important, which materials can be reprocessed into new goods, and how improved design can make products easier to recycle. –
Dirty Air introduces young readers to the issue of air pollution, which is caused by car exhaust, power plants, factories, and other sources. In addition, it gives students plenty of…
In this book, young readers will learn about global warming –
Poisoned Rivers and Lakes introduces young readers to the issues of river and lake pollution due to the dumping of garbage, chemicals, and other things into our planet’s waterways. It…
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In this book, young readers will learn about famous rocks throughout history –
In this book, young readers will learn about how rocks are made by volcanoes. –
In this book, readers will learn how water and wind can shape rocks. –
In this book, young readers will learn how heat and pressure affect rocks. –
In this book, readers will learn about sand and how it is made. –
In this book, young readers learn abut the composition of rocks. –
In this book, young readers will learn how rocks are made. –
In this book, readers explore the properties of air through experiments –
"In this book, readers are taken through experiments to learn more about the properties of rocks and minerals"--
In this book, readers learn what the difference is between dirt and soil. –
An introduction to the components that make up soil.
In this book, readers learn about the different types of soil. –
An introduction to the plant-soil relationship.
What are fog and mist made of? If theyre made of water droplets, how did all that water get into the air? What makes up haze? How is it different…
How hot is a bolt of lightning as it flashes across the sky? Are the deep booms and rumbles of thunder really made by air? Are there different kinds of…
In this book readers will learn about water plants –
In this book, readers learn which plants can help make people feel better. –
Did you know that in Siberia, some people collect snow to make water? Around the world, children have different ways of gathering and using water. Learn more about them in…
Did you know that in Tibet, butter is mixed with water, tea, and salt to make butter tea? Children around the world have many different kinds of foods and drinks…
Did you know that in Nigeria, some children travel to school in canoes? Children around the world travel in different ways. Learn more about them in Going Places, part of…
Did you know that Mongolian nomads live in tent-like homes called gers? Children around the world live in many different types of homes. Learn more about them in Places We…
