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Music, thunder, sirens, laughter, birdcalls, footsteps: A child’s world is full of sounds. This book introduces children to the concept of sound waves and encourages them to observe the sounds-loud…
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This helpful volume explains what levers are and how to use them. Readers will learn to identify the different parts of a leverfulcrum, load and effort. The book also explains…
Inclined planes make it easier to move heavy objects from one place to another. The most common sort of inclined plane is a ramp, but roller coasters use inclined planes…
In September, 1781, the young Marquis de Lafayette of France and other leaders of colonial troops prepare to battle British troops led by Lord Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.
Frankie the bullfrog tells how he developed from an egg to a tadpole to the biggest species of frog in the pond.
Kids will feel the excitement as an ambulance races to the scene of an accident. Even relucatant readers will test out their skills to read this high-interest, at-level title. Children…
From the top of Everest to the deepest recesses of previously unexplored caves, from the heart of the sea to the far reaches of space, African American explorers and adventurers…
Imagine a world in which gospel, the blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock ‘n’ roll didn’t exist. These indigenous American musical forms are the product of, and a moving…
Despite inequality of access to education, relentless discrimination, and a starkly segregated society, African American artists and writers have made landmark contributions to American art and literature. Works like A…
Through centuries of suffering, slavery, inequality, discrimination, segregation, and racist violence, African Americans have endured, resisted, fought, and, increasingly over time, won many battles. These victories were propelled by a…
Though often fighting for a country that did not recognize their rights or even their humanity, African Americans have fought courageously in every American war. Even though they often knew…
From soil-preserving crop rotation methods and innovative beauty products to the filaments that made electric light bulbs possible and laser probes that correct cataracts, African American inventors and scientists have…
The habitat, behavior, and adaptations of the deadly great white shark are introduced through spectacular photographs and clearly written text.
Rhyming verses that have been carefully translated and adapted for bilingual readers make learning about the time of day easy. Colorful photos reinforce the concept.
Though it may seem like it happened so long ago, it is still essential that people learn about slavery and the abolition of it in the United States. This indispensable…
In the Civil War, the cavalry referred to soldiers who fought on horseback. They played a part in some of the most significant battles that happened during the war. Readers…
Some would say Reconstruction was just as significant of a period of time as the Civil War was itself. Even after slavery was abolished, there were still many issues that…
From the anatomy of a tornado to the weather conditions that invite them to form, this title has everything a person wants to know about tornados. There is discussion of…
This book recounts the stories the Vikings and northern Germanic peoples told and explores how these tales have been passed on for generations to appear in popular culture today –Provided…
Hindu gods Brahma (the creator) and Shiva (the destroyer) are just two Indian deities characterized by action, adventure, and drama. Hinduism has inspired some of the greatest epics ever recorded…
Early American folktales demonstrate the ambitions and values of the first settlers in the United States, including bravery, honesty, and a pioneering spirit. These legends, tall tales, and fairytales also…
Whether it comes from the Sun, a fire, or an electric light bulb, light is one of the most essential elements of our world. This book makes readers aware of…
Pulleys are a very useful sort of simple machine. Readers of this book will learn how pulleys can be used to hoist a flags, draw water from a well, hang…
This engaging volume introduces emergent readers to the wheel and axle. Photo illustrations and clear language explain how these simple machines work and where they are used. The book also…
So many things in the world around us are dependent on electricity. Electricity in My World explains the importance of these invisible currents in our daily lives and alerts readers…
Zeus, Hera, Venus, and Mars are just a few of the gods and goddesses from ancient Greek and Roman myths that remain part of cultural consciousness. This volume recounts enthralling…
A fact spread and creepy images bring jumping spiders to life. Readers will learn about the habitats and unique characteristics of several jumping spider species. Written for second-graders, this book…
Informative text coupled with clear diagrams and colorful imagery help readers understand the processes of growth and aging in the human body –Provided by publisher.
Readers will find out how the brain works, the many different jobs it does, and more in this photo-illustrated and engaging text –Provided by publisher.
