I wonder why mountains have snow on top : and other questions about mountains

"Which city is on top of the world?, " "How do people surf on snow?, " and "Where is the world's highest railroad?" are just some of the intriguing questions answered in this delightful book about mountains.

For every child : the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in words and p…

Drawing from the fifty-four principles adopted by the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, this photo essay provides an in-depth look at fourteen of the declarations that affect a child's everyday existence.

Dinosaurs, beware! : a safety guide

Dinosaurs were forced to go through their formative years without the benefit of a safety book – and look where it got them. What they needed was Dinosaurs, Beware!, a lively introduction to safety that deals with situations both at home and out in the world. Knowing what to do when a stranger comes to the door, how to react to a fire, and the importance of wearing a seat belt can mean the di…

I wonder why the sun rises and other questions about time and seasons

What is a leap year? Why are bees busy in summer? Who eats the moon? Why does it get dark at night? In I Wonder Why the Sun Rises by Brenda Walpole children will find out the answers to these and many more questions about time and seasons.

Why do sunflowers face the sun? : questions children ask about nature

Provides answers to children's questions about animals, plants, and the world around them.

The magic school bus : in the time of the dinosaurs

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back! The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle-inspired by an archeological dig-craves a more authentic experience. The Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports the c…

Why does lightning strike? : questions children ask about the weather

Answers, in simple text and illustrations, some basic questions about the weather including why lightning strikes and why rainbows appear.

Starting school

Are you starting school soon? How exciting! If you can't wait to start school, or are feeling a little nervous, this is the perfect book for you. Full of humour and fun, this reassuring read will help children and parents get ready for the first day of school, and find out what to expect from the rest of their first term.

A second is a hiccup : a child's book of time

"How long is a second?" "A second is a hiccup--the time it takes to kiss your mom, or jump a rope, or turn around." The newest book by acclaimed picture-book creators Hazel Hutchins and Kady McDonald Denton explains units of time in imaginative terms children can understand: A second lasts as long as a hiccup; a week is seven sleeps; and a year is the time it takes to grown into new shoes! A…

Fun with Childcraft : the how and why library

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0716665093

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 24 cm

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Call Number

500 FUN