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Joanne Randolph
Take a new look at Australia, through Maths! Have you got the mathematical stamina to complete the most adventurous calculations that Australia can throw at you? This unique book teaches…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
Francisca Alvarez is one of America’s greatest unsung heroes. This book dramatically recounts her daring rescue of American prisoners from slaughter during the Texas War for Independence. Her compassionate treatment…
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.
Bulldozers baring ripper teeth and crawler tracks and the men and women who operate them help build the roads and buildings we use every day. This book will enrich readers’…
Shoveling boulders and dirt, lifting pipes and logs, and crossing rocky, uneven terrain, wheel loaders perform some of the most important jobs at the construction site and in the forest…
Baring metal blades, snowplows cut through ice and snow. Strong treads keep the trucks from skidding on treacherous roads. Young readers will enjoy learning about the legions of oversize trucks…
Concrete mixers are some of the more visually stunning vehicles used in roadwork. Curious readers will be intrigued by the constantly spinning load perched atop the hulking truck, richly photographed…
Rich in detail, this book describes the work of the road paver, a vehicle that spreads tar on prepared surfaces. The book highlights the importance of teamwork in this, as…
Road milling machines capture the imagination as they rip through layers of concrete and prepare the road for fresh paving. Readers will expand their vocabularies and their imaginations while learning…
Before concrete can be laid and tar paved, road scrapers must clear a path, the first step in the process of building roads. Young readers, will experience success with the…
Thematically arranged sets of 3rd-grade reading level books that conform to the elementary curriculum.
Engage beginning readers with the high-powered mechanics of Earth Movers. Through introductory vocabulary, rich photography, and book and Web resources, readers will learn about industrial vehicles at work in the…
Introduce young readers to the world of roads with a series that follows the creation and maintenance of these roads by concrete technology. Rudimentary vocabulary, vivid photography, and book and…
Learn time in rhyme! Rhyming verses make learning about the seasons easy for young readers, and colorful photos reinforce the concept.
Readers will learn time in rhyme! Rhyming verses make learning about the months easy for young readers, and colorful photographs reinforce the concept.
From kittens to giraffes, readers will learn that there are as many different tongues as there are animals. A kid-friendly title that will really speak to a child’s inquisitive side.
Traveling is a fun way to use math skills in the real world. Readers discover this as they explore the cities and natural wonders of North America, using the fun…
Stormy is a dark cloud, but she’s a friendly narrator who explains her life above the earth.
Animals play a large role in the stories of many cultures. They are often a source of symbolism and add insight to stories. This engaging play, based on a folktale…
