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Every kid can be an artist with this book as their guide! Using basic art supplies -- from paint, markers, paper, and glue to household finds like cardboard boxes and fabric scraps -- children aged 6 and up learn that as long as they can imagine it, they can create it. Curated by two art educators with decades of experience, this rich collection of 53 arts and crafts activities offers up a ton of freeform fun, from Doodlemonsters and Painted Animal...
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Your mouth contains more bacteria than a dog's. Money is covered with germs that can make you sick. The germs in a sneeze travel only an arm's length. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let's investigate seventeen statements about the microscopic world and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether...
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How do you get around your neighborhood? From buses and trains to cars and by foot, people travel in many different ways. Through full-color photos and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces emergent readers to forms of transportation. All Pebble Plus books align with national and state standards and are designed to help new readers read independently, making them the perfect choice for every child.
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In 26 giant photographs—of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs—Seymour Simon reveals the truth about natures most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures grossest, fiercest, and most fascinating survivors.
10) Did Greek soldiers really hide inside the Trojan horse?: and other questions about the ancient world
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Explore whether there's a factual basis for common ideas about ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Readers will find out if Mount Olympus is a real place, if Egyptians had cat gods and cat mummies, if Hannibal rode across the Alps on elephants, and if Emperor Nero really played his violin as Rome went up in flames.
11) Italy
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Italy. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll see an active island volcano, ride the gondolas in Venice's canals, and visit ancient ruins in Rome. A special section introduces Italy's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!
14) Motion
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What does it mean to move? Young readers with learn how things stay in motion and how they start and stop. This book investigates the laws of motion that allow rockets to zoom into outer space, children to run around the playground, and leaves to dance on an autumn breeze. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful...
15) Horses
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"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw horses. The text level and subject matter is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
16) South Korea
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Pack your bags! We're headed to South Korea. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore coastal islands and mountain ranges, enjoy traditional pansori music, and try a popular dish of pickled vegetables. A special section introduces South Korea's capital, language, population,...
17) Snake-a-phobia
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Presents general information about different species of snakes, their habits, where they live, and why there is little reason to fear most species.
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Discover the world of sound in this charming nonfiction tale. Young science fans will learn how sound is created through vibrations that vary in pitch and volume and much more! Alongside bright illustrations, award-winning author Natalie M. Rosinsky delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
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