Labor Day first became a federal holiday in the United States in 1894, when it came into affect to commemorate workers who fought for fair wages and better working conditions. Today, this patriotic holiday is celebrated with parades and picnics and is often used to mark the end of the summer. This book employs photographs and accessible text to describe the origins of the holiday and to demonstrate the many ways that people celebrate it.
Introduces Memorial Day and describes the ways in which Americans honor those who died for their country and the other fashion in which people celebrate the holiday.
Young readers will build their vocabularies as they learn about Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR's hottest stars. Simple text provides statistics and a biographical profile, while the up-to-the-minute photos engage young fans of racing.
Young readers will build their vocabularies as they learn about Jeff Burton, one of NASCAR's hottest stars. Simple text provides statistics and a biographical profile, while the up-to-the-minute photos engage young fans of racing.
While Veterans Day began at the end of World War I, it is a holiday that commemorates and celebrates all men and women who have served in the military. From the starting ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to the colorful hometown parades celebrating war heroes, patriotic pride will be stirred in young readers.
Introduces Independence Day, discusses the Declaration of Independence, and describes the different ways in which Americans celebrate the holiday, including the foods they eat, parades, and fireworks.
This biography traces basketball superstar Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy (where his father played professional basketball) to his status as a high school basketball prodigy and NBA rookie sensation, through his five NBA championships and ongoing dynamic, all-star-caliber play for the team that drafted him directly out of high school, the Los Angeles Lakers. Readers learn what makes Bryant such a talented player and valuable team member and thrill to the sheer grace, skill, and dominance that has helped make him a 16-time All-Star and 15-time member of the All-NBA team.
The seeds on a farm dont sow themselves, but luckily farmers have sophisticated machinery to help them transform a fertile field into a bountiful breadbasket. This book takes readers out to the fields to see planters at work. Kids will learn new words as they explore different types of planters and how they work. Vivid photographs show planters at work and the fruits (and vegetables) of their labors.
Busy city streets inevitably get dirty from litter and leaves that need to be swept up. In the past, this important job was done simply by people with brooms, but today the job is made easier by machines that help keep our sweets clean. Fun photographs and straightforward text highlight the different kinds of street sweepers and how they work to keep your streets clean and litter free.
Cherry pickers were originally designed to help people pick fruit in orchards, includingappropriately enoughcherry orchards. Whether big or small, they lift people up so that they can perform jobs such as tree-trimming or utility work. Bright photographs show cherry pickers in action and the straightforward and fact-filled text prompts vocabulary building in emerging readers.
The sense of touch is unique in that it involves the whole body, through the nerves in our skin. Readers will discover how this sense works, why different areas of the body have more or less sensitivity, and how touch can alert us to danger. The interactive eBook version provides an enhanced experience to readers through photographs, videos, and graphic organizers. These features offer additional information on topics explained in the print version.
The sense of taste can bring pleasure to the everyday act of eating. This volume explains taste, from the role of the tongue and the taste buds to how taste interacts with the sense of smell. Taste is further explored in the interactive eBook version, which includes additional photographs, videos, and graphic organizers. These features draw readers in to explore related, at-level information about taste.
There’s much more for kids to know about fire than that it’s hot. Why flames can be different colors, the ways humans use fire, and fire safety are just three examples of things every young scientist should know. All of this, and much more, will shed light on what makes fire so useful, interesting, and dangerous.
There is no denying that the earth is a beautiful place with its oceans, mountains, deserts, and plains, but there is even more to discover and appreciate when we take a closer look at it. Earth’s composition, resources, and other stimulating topics are discussed with clear language and kid-friendly illustrations that will help readers see the world around them in a scientific light.
As important as air is, it is often taken for granted. Students will enjoy learning all about the science of air, including the atmosphere, heat conduction, airless environments, and more, with this whimsically illustrated presentation of important science concepts.
The sense of touch is unique in that it involves the whole body, through the nerves in our skin. Through bilingual spreads of English and Spanish text, emerging readers will discover how this sense works, why different areas of the body have more or less sensitivity, and how touch can alert us to danger.
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