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Who Are the Rolling Stones?
Dana Meachen Rau - 2017
Starting out over fifty years ago, the Rolling Stones took the music of the blues and blended it into rock and roll to create their own unique sound. Decades later, they are still hard at work, recording and playing live to massive crowds of adoring fans. Who Are the Rolling Stones? captures the excitement of the Stones on their journey to become the greatest rock-and-roll band in the world.
What Will the Weather Be?
Lynda DeWitt - 1991
WeatherWill it be warm or cold?Should we wear shorts or pants?Shoes or boots?Read and find out why the weather is so difficult to predict.
Welcome to Josefina's World 1824: Growing Up on America's Southwest Frontier
Yvette LaPierre - 1999
Lavishly illustrated spreads feature historical photos, cutaway scenes and fascinating facts about life in America's past. Color illustrations throughout.
Common Ground: The Water, Earth, and Air We Share
Molly Bang - 1997
Through the example of a shared village green and the growing needs of the townspeople who share it, Molly Bang presents the challenge of handling our planet's natural resources. Full color picture book.
Tornadoes
Seymour Simon - 1999
Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them—and what to do if one touches down.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these amazing natural wonders in this informative picture book!Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Weather:EarthquakesGlobal WarmingHurricanesLightningStormsWeatherWildfires
Wolves Of North America (Kids Edition): Children's Animal Book of Wolves (Wolf Facts)
Speedy Publishing - 2014
They like to look at pictures of different animals whether in books or just pictures by themselves. However, a book would be more beneficial than just looking at pictures of animals. One of the animals that seems to be very interesting to kids, is a wolf. The Wolves of North American book (kids edition) would be a great book for kids who are interested in learning more about wolves in North America. It would be a great educational tool and children of all ages would benefit from reading this kind of book.
The Periodic Table: Elements with Style!
Simon Basher - 2007
Designed to resemble popular networking Web sites, the pages of this book feature "homepages" for each of the chemical elements -- complete with witty and informative profiles written by the elements themselves, plus a personally chosen picture.
Welcome to Kirsten's World · 1854: Growing Up in Pioneer America
Susan Sinnott - 1999
Each offers new perspectives on the past as it really was during the times of the American Girls -- from major historical events to the details of everyday life. Filled with exquisite photos, illustrations, and cutaway scenes, these large-format books also feature letters and diaries of real girls and women, boys and men, that bring the voices of yesterday to life for today's readers.
I am Albert Einstein
Brad Meltzer - 2014
That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer.Even when he was a kid, Albert Einstein did things his own way. He thought in pictures instead of words, and his special way of thinking helped him understand big ideas like the structure of music and why a compass always points north. Those ideas made him want to keep figuring out the secrets of the universe. Other people thought he was just a dreamer, but because of his curiosity, Einstein grew up to be one of the greatest scientists the world has ever known. What makes a hero? This lively, fun biography series by best-selling author Brad Meltzer answers the question, one great role model at a time.
The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story
Neil Waldman - 2003
With a double-page spread for each month, this book describes the journey of a single drop of water throughout the year.
Welcome to Kaya's World, 1764: Growing Up in a Native American Homeland
Dottie Raymer - 2003
In 1764, Kaya dreamed of becoming a courageous leader for her people, ready to meet whatever the future might bring. Inside this book you'll see what growing up was like before America became a country. Listen to legends that Kaya loved to hear, about a time before human beings walked the earth -- when animals could talk! Learn what it was like to live inside a snug tipi and ride horses from the time you were a baby. Most important, read about Nez Perce girls and women, who survived wars against their people, risked their lives to protect their traditions, and never, ever, lost their spirit. From the back cover of the book.
Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes
Nicola Davies - 2014
All around the world -- in the sea, in the soil, in the air, and in your body -- there are living things so tiny that millions could fit on an ant's antenna. They're busy doing all sorts of things, from giving you a cold and making yogurt to eroding mountains and helping to make the air we breathe. If you could see them with your eye, you'd find that they all look different, and that they're really good at changing things into something else and at making many more microbes like themselves! From Nicola Davies comes a first exploration for young readers of the world's tiniest living organisms.
Flight of the Butterflies
Roberta Edwards - 2010
It's not only an amazing sight to behold for the lucky residents of the area, but also a true miracle of nature. This easy reader follows the 2,500 mile-long journey of the Monarchs, with both full color illustrations and photographs.
The Skeleton Inside You
Philip Balestrino - 1971
There are also ligaments and joints that hold your bones together, and cartilage in your bendable parts like your ears and your nose. Learn all about what a skeleton can do—because this isn't some make-believe Halloween skeleton, this is the real skeleton inside you.
A Seed Is Sleepy
Dianna Hutts Aston - 2007
Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent's lap as in a classroom reading circle.