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3) Farm kids
Author
Pub. Date
1996
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes aspects of life on the farm such as the abundance of space, the need for safety, the importance of work, and the value of clubs, projects, and fairs.
5) Farmers
Author
Pub. Date
1996
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses what farmers do and how their work has changed and continues to change over the years.
7) The earth
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses our planet's atmosphere, land forms, seasons, weather, life forms, and constantly changing nature.
8) Galaxies
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a brief discussion of the properties of galaxies, including the Milky Way and others.
9) Moons
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes our moon, its size and physical features, as well as the moons circling other planets in our solar system.
10) The solar system
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to our solar system and its many components, including the sun, planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets.
11) Sun and stars
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the location, characteristics, and uses of the sun, the closest star, and identifies other kinds of stars and how they are different.
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21.
Language
English
Description
Through engaging text, readers learn about the human body's digestive system, which turns the foods you eat into substances your body can use. This book explains how food moves through the digestive system. Readers learn that chewing breaks food into small pieces and helps saliva reach all of the food. The tongue's duties, which are to mix the food with saliva, position the food within the mouth, form food pieces into a bolus, and finally push the...
14) Twister!
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces the most violent storms on Earth. Readers will learn where tornadoes are most common, such as Tornado Alley, when they are most likely to occur, and why. Chapters highlight how storms form, the effects of air pressure, temperature, and moisture differences, wind shear, storm rotation and the formation of a mesocyclone, funnel clouds, and how spinning air reaches from cloud to ground to form a tornado. Other sections cover the...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Dig into the world of geology with the Rock On! series! Fantastic Fossils introduces readers to the different types of fossils and how they form, from petrifaction and carbonization to molds, impressions, and amber. Chapters discuss key fossils finds, such as perfectly preserved mammoths and the dinosaur-like, feathered archaeopteryx. Readers will be introduced to scientists who made important discoveries and contributions to the study of fossils....
16) Groovy gems
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
740L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Dig into the world of geology with the Rock On! series! Groovy Gems introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Chapters discuss crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls, how gems are used, and their importance throughout history. Sidebars introduce birthstones, precious metals, and conflict diamonds. Full-color photographs of brilliant diamonds, pearls, geodes, star sapphires,...
17) Outrageous ores
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20x20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Dig into the world of geology with the Rock On! series! Outrageous Ores introduces readers to what ores are, minerals that can be mined for profit. Chapters build concepts from the ground up, from atoms and elements to mineral formation and the everyday importance of the metals they contain. Readers will learn about prospecting, exploration, aboveground and underground mining, and extracting metals from ores. They will also learn about the importance...
18) Rockin' rocks
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to what rocks are and how they form.
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Lexile measure
540L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover secret math and science tricks to creating art! This title introduces young readers to the sciences, with a creative twist. Math and science educational pages are interspersed with cool paper folding activities that offer practical applications of the information students learn in class. All activities include how-to photos, easy instructions, and clear explanations. Reinforce Common Core Standards in reading, math, and science, while making...
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