Gears, gizmos, and gadgets -- and how they are used to operate machines. The invisible forces of electricity and magnetism. The people who invented many of the thing we take for granted. The amazing beam of light called laser -- and how we use it. X-ray machines -- and the way they take pictures. Batteries -- how and why they work.
Text and photographs describe the importance of drinking water, why your body needs water, and ways to enjoy water.
Text and photographs introduce eyes, and provides information on how to keep eyes healthy.
Teach young readers about basic personal hygiene in this simple, easy-to-read series. This book uses clear photographs and easy-to-follow instructions to help children keep their teeth healthy and clean. A simple picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary.
We’ve all seen it—the nose-picking habit starts as early as the toddler years, and no child is the exception. Young children pick their noses for a variety of reasons, from colds to allergies to curiosity or boredom. This board book for toddlers and preschoolers is the answer to the age-old question “How can I get my child not to pick, especially not in public?” With gentle humor and…
This biography introduces readers to David Shannon, author and illustrator of Caldecott Honor Book No, David! others in the David series, A Bad Case of Stripes, and How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball, and illustrator of The Rough-Face Girl, The Ballad of the Pirate Queens, and Jon Scieszka's Trucktown series. Readers will learn about Shannon's childhood in Washington, DC, and Spokane, Washingt…
Designed to attract first readers to non-fiction, this series presents popular topics through a combination of illustrations and photographs linked by a simple text and captions. Each book includes a "Things to Do" section.
Turn readers into writers. Using a single or small number of genre-specific works, this new series explores the tools all beginning writers need. Each title includes a review list of key concepts, at least four exercises for getting started, and numerous writing tips.
Rah, rah, radishes, red and white! Carrots are calling. Take a bite! Oh boy, bok choy, Brussels sprout. Broccoli! Cauliflower! Shout it out! Know any kids who don't like veggies? Here is a book that's sure to change their hungry minds! With a raucous rhyming text, Rah, Rah Radishes celebrates fresh vegetables, nature's bright colors, and the joy of healthy eating. The book's interactive s…