Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happiness in order to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven't visited before: Antarctica. Illustrations.
Penguins certainly are a different bird! They spend seventy–fivepercent of their lives in water and they can’t even fly! Penguinsare classified as birds because they have feathers. So explore apenguin’s world by finding out how they can swim so fast, what theyeat, and how people need to help protect their habitats. Includes:o Smithsonian mission statement o Glossary o Index o Website andadditional reading sources o Series thumbnails on back pan
Kangaroo is back! In this story he and his friends at campdivide into halves, thirds, and fourths to form teams at field day.Readers will cheer on this rowdy crew of Australian animals as theyswim, canoe, play tug-of-war, and have a good, goofy time.
Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the mosttrusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and theSmithsonian Institution.
Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines! The driver zips upher jumpsuit and squeezes through her racecar window. Engines rev.Tires SCREECH and SQUEAL...and they’re off! Around and around thecars go VVVRRRROMMMMM! Pit stops! CRASHES! POPPED tires! Race tothe finish line...and the checkered flag SNAPS down. Race day roarsinto life in this breathless book.
The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick for a ride through thehuman body where they visit the right and left sides of the brain,meet the Feletons from far off Fadin (when they stand in the sunyou can see through their skin), scuba dive through the bloodsystem, follow food and water through the digestive tract, and awhole lot more!
What was it like to live in the Ice Age and why was the world so cold? Who made the first cave paintings? What ever happened to sabertooth cats and wooly mammoths? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Sabertooths and the Ice Age, Jack and Annie’s guide to unlocking the mysteries of the Ice Age! This is the nonfiction companion to Sunset of the Sabertooth. “A great place to begin research for a report.”—School Library Journal
Did you know that a barn owl has one ear higher than theother?This helps it find squeaking mice that humans can't hear.Baby opossum hang on to their mother's fur for safety. Read andfind out more about what nocturnal animals do as we sleep. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2000 -- selectedby Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. Child. Bk Cncl.
Four kids and their sidekick, Petey the parrot, run asometimes thriving lemonade stand whose patrons include all kindsof wacky neighbors—even a juggler. They create a bar graph to trackthe rise and fall of their lemonade sales. Illustrator Tricia Tusahas imbued the story with her delightful sense of humor and hasmade understanding bar graphs a breeze.
How did Leonardo da Vinci become interested in flight? What are some of his most famous paintings? Do his scientific ideas measure up to what we know today? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Leonardo da Vinci, Jack and Annie’s guide to the mad genius himself.
Over the course of their 70-year lifespan, sperm whales willeasily travel the circumference of the Earth in search of food andthe need to breed and find a mate. Males will travel as far northas the Bering Sea and as far south as Antarctica in order to findenough food to sustain their ways of live—up to 700 squid a day!Along the way, these massive beasts battle 30-feet-long giantsquids, and each other, to sustain their ways of life.
Accompanied by NASA photographs and Dorros's colorful, livelydrawings, the text explains the Earth's rotation in clear andsimple terms. An experiment using a lamp as the 'sun' furtherclarifies the principles introduced.
Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie. If the bear cubs gather enough nuts,seeds and blueberries, Mama Bear has agreed to make her special,li p-smacking-good pie. Each time they fill their baskets, the cubs count berries, seedsand nuts by putting them in groups of tens and ones to see if theyhave enough for pie. Everyday activities such as sharing a meal, sorting socks andgetting ready for school can be part of learning math. In theMathStart Series, everyday life is the basis for each entertainingstory. Simple math concepts are embedded in each story so thatyoung children can intuitively understand them. Adults can use thecreative suggestions for activities in the back of each book toextend learning opportunities with children. Developmentally appropriate and correlated to school grade levelsand the curriculum standards of the National Council of Teachers ofMathematics, MathStart can give children a head start!Blue RibbonBlueberry Pie is the best—but do these bear cubs have enoughingredients to
Crocodiles and alligators have always been one of humankind'smost feared predators. Around since the days of the dinosaurs, theyare probably the source of myths about ferocious serpents andman-eating dragons. All tall tales aside, these reptiles remainfascinating creatures. Did you know that crocodiles and alligatorseat their food without chewing? Or that they use the sun toregulate their body temperature? Renowned science writer SeymourSimon's accessible text, and full-color photos, provide a stellarintroduction to these reptile wonders.
Coral reefs are beautiful underwater cities that bustle withexcitement and activity. From clown fish to spiny lobsters,hundreds of plants and animals live on coral reefs, making them oneof nature's greatest treasures. What happens during a typical dayin these marine metropolises? Read and find out
Snow is falling. Snow is wonderful - for sledding, for skiing,and for building snowmen. But did you know that snow can actuallykeep things warm? Find out how snow helpf plants, animals, andpeople to survive. But when a blizzard blows, watch out! The snowthat is so useful can be dangerous too.Franklyn M. Branley andHolly Keller team up for a fun and colorful exploration of theworld of snow, including experiments and activities for cold winterdays. A Let's Read and Find Out Science book, for Stage 1.
Volcanoes are one of nature's great wonders. For years theycan stand dormant, but once active they can erupt in tremendousexplosions of power. Some eruptions are so big, they change theearth's climate. Luckily, geologists can now approximate when aneruption will occur. What are the causes of an eruption and whatare the warning signs? Read and find out!
Ka-choo Brrr. Yawnnnn.Have you ever wondered what makes yousneeze when you're in a dusty room? Or shiver when you get out ofthe bathtub? Or yawn when you're tired? All of these actions arereflexes. Your body makes them happen even though you don't tell itto.Budding young scientists will be amazed as Melvin Berger andPaul Meisel reveal the mysteries behind the reflexes that happen inour bodies every day and offer fun-filled experiments to try onfamily and friends. Let's Read and Find Out Science, Stage 2.
What was the purpose of the Revolutionary War? What is theDeclaration of Independence? What was it like to live in the 13colonies? This guide provides answers to these questions and more."A great place to begin research for a report."
