Some days Mama is bright like the yellow part of a rainbow. Other days, Mama is flat like the scratched surface of our kitchen table. So I tell Mama a story . . . A girl tells about a misunderstood dragon as a way to understand her mother's unpredictable emotions and reveal her love for her.
Focusing on the life and groundbreaking discoveries of Mary Leakey, this book introduces young readers to her significant contributions to paleontology in Africa. With age-appropriate vocabulary and detailed illustrations, it engages children through simple STEM projects like drawing specimens. A glossary enhances their understanding, making it ideal for beginner readers or as a read-aloud nonfiction picture book.
Focusing on the fascinating world of microbes, this book explores how these tiny organisms adapt to diverse environments, from ocean depths to glaciers and even within the human body. Aimed at young scientists aged 5 to 8, it explains the concept of natural selection and how survival traits are inherited over generations. Engaging illustrations, photos, a glossary, a poem, and a hands-on activity enhance the learning experience, making it an excellent introduction to life science for children.
Exploring how plants thrive in various environments, this book reveals fascinating adaptations like cacti's waxy coats and kidney beans' natural toxins. Aimed at young readers aged 5 to 8, it combines engaging illustrations and photos with a glossary, a poem, and a hands-on activity, making it an enjoyable introduction to life science.
Pitch, Volume, Music, and Noise with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids
Exploring the science of sound, this book engages readers aged 8 to 12 in identifying and understanding the sounds in their environment. It covers key concepts like pitch, volume, and music, while emphasizing the formation and travel of sound waves. Through hands-on science activities and essential questions, young learners are provided with enjoyable and foundational tools to deepen their understanding of sound and its impact on the world around them.
Focusing on the fascinating survival strategies of insects, this book invites young readers to discover how adaptations like mouthparts, mimicry, and flight help insects thrive in various environments. Aimed at children aged 5 to 8, it combines engaging illustrations and photographs with a glossary, a poem, and a hands-on activity, making it an interactive and enjoyable introduction to life science and the principles of natural selection.
Explores the language and themes of Shakespeare's plays and examines the playwright's reach in today's books, music, and movies.