Galileo made the first effective use of the refracting telescope to discover important new facts about astronomy. His observations led him to support Copernicus's claim that Earth and the other planets circled the sun. This conflicted with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and brought Galileo before the judges of the Inquisition. He spent his final years under house arrest. Galileo's genius lay in the way he approached scientific problems. He reduced problems to simple terms on the basis of experience and common-sense logic. Then he analyzed and resolved the problems according to simple mathematical de*ions, thus opening the way for the development of modern mathematical physics. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Read along with your favorite I Can Read Bookcharacters! I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readersencouraging children to learn-and love-to read. Featuringaward-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer afull spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child'sreading development. Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular lineof books come to life with I Can Read Book and CDs. Each packageincludes a best-selling beginning-reader storybook and a livelyaudio recording featuring: Word-for-word narration Music and sound effects One version with turn-the-page signals One version of uninterrupted reading
Frances and Thelma are friends--most of the time Thelma alwaysseems to get Frances into trouble.When she tricks Frances intobuying her tea set,it's the last straw.Can Frances show her thatit's better to lose a bargain than lose a friend?
Biscuit is a playful puppy. At bathtime, that means splashingand running and everyone getting wet! A classic I Can Read title,now available in Book and CD!
Dog be gone! The big old dog wants to play. Can thelittle boy make him go away? An old dog's friendly persistenceslowly convinces a young boy to take him home.
“This short book is written in a clear, readable style, detailing the events of Marie’s life that will be of interest to teen readers... It will be an excellent and accessible resource for libraries. Readers will find the prose engaging and Marie’s story interesting and inspiring.” —VOYA National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
In this vibrant edition, newly recolored by the originalillustrator, Amelia Bedelia's job search gets her into another'homonym hot seat because she does what she's told'literally. Forexample, she gets a job as a file clerk, only she takes out a nailfile and shreds the papers she's supposed to file away! The comicconvolutions are endless and endlessly enjoyable.'The Baton RougeAdvocate Magazine.
Based on the classic fairy tale. When Hansel and Gretel get left in the woods, they are captured by a witch who lives in a house made from gingerbread and sweets. How will they ever escape?Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read, develop and improve their reading skills.Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes co
When Nancy picks flowers for Ms. Glass’s surprise party, sheis overjoyed - until she discovers an unpleasant surprise of herown! How could Nancy, practically a poison ivy expert, come downwith something so un-fancy? In this hilarious new addition to theFancy Nancy I Can Read series, Nancy realizes that even experts canalways learn something new. With her boundless spirit and dynamicflair, Nancy is sure to leave young readers itching formore! This book-and-CD set includes an unabridged audio recording ofthe book, so early readers can follow the text while they listen tothe story.
A reading competition? No way is Henry taking part in areading contest. That is, until he hears the prize is a family tripto a theme park. Henry is determined to win ...but how on earth ishe going to read all those books?
Cudweed's birthday is coming up, and, like all small boys, hehas big ideas and many lists about the presents he'd really like.Preparations for the party are in full swing at Otherhand Castleand the excitement is mounting. Sadly though for Cudweed, hisparents, Lord and Lady Otherhand are definitely not keen on himadding to his collection of pets. Will he be disappointed, or willhe get his heart's desire: a small but noisy monkey? And if he doesget what he wants, will it be by fair means or foul?
Nancy’s class is going on a fancy trip to the museum. A bumpybus ride leaves Nancy feeling not-so-fancy, but Miss Glass savesthe day, leaving Nancy as fancy as ever! Young readers can followalong with the recording as they read this charming story
