Nancy Robinson Masters
1) Airplanes
Author
Language
English
Description
The new Boeing Superliner looks much different than the plane the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk. Have you ever wondered how new planes are developed? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Planes, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about flying.
2) Jeans
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will find out more about the history of Jeans worldwide, and how Jeans are made, from the cotton picked from the fields to the processing plant and onto jean and clothing stores worldwide, making Jeans truly a Global Product.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Outlines the jobs performed by air traffic controllers and details the many tools and techniques they use to complete these tasks. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
4) Drone Pilot
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
1130L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the skills and training needed to become a drone pilot, someone who flies an unmanned aircraft remotely into a dangerous territory.
5) Salt
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
You eat salt everyday, but did you know that only 20% of the world's salt is consumed as food? Read this book to learn more about how salt is harvested, its other uses, and why wars have been fought over this common, yet important, mineral.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Lexile measure
760L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the variety of work that heavy equipment operators do and the skills and education they need to work in the field of construction. Includes color photos, a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
1100L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Provides information on the skills and training needed to become a pararescue jumper, someone who enters into dangerous military situations and natural disasters to save people.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
970L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
What happens to the environment when a volcanic eruption occurs? What are some of the caused by volcanic activity? What can people do about the problems caused by volcanic eruptions? How can you use your math skills to learn more about volcanic eruptions? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about volcanic eruptions.
9) Water
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the water cycle of the earth, how water is stored, and how to purify and clean water. Includes color photos, a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.
10) Propeller plane
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
530L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs explain to children how propeller planes work and how they are used.
11) House
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Lexile measure
540L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Demonstrates to young readers how a house is built. Features simple text, color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
12) Telephone
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics of telephone communications and outlines the factors that allow one to use a telephone to make a call from one's home.
13) Hot air balloon
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and color photographs depict how a hot air balloon flies, its many parts and uses, and how it is controlled. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.
14) Electricity
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines how electricity is produced and transferred from one place to another in order to power one's home. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
15) Natural gas
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines how natural gas is gathered and transferred from one place to another in order to be used in one's home. Features full-color photographs and a glossary.
16) Water park
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Lexile measure
530L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Young readers learn how a water park is built. Features simple text, color photographs, and a glossary.
17) Glider
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
530L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and color photographs depict how a glider flies, its many parts and uses, and how it is controlled. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.
18) Flowers bloom
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Flowers Bloom offers answers to their most compelling questions about flowers. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words" --