This inviting book allows us to observe spiders close up, as they creatively hunt their prey, eat, spin intricate webs, reproduce, and lay their eggs. The many lavishly detailed illustrations and photographs offers an up-close look at the beauty of spiders from around the world, showing the systems that make web spinning, digesting, and egg laying possible. It is a stunning view of the complex artistry and delicate engineering behind spiders and their webs.
Presents the life and work of the African American young adult author, who served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia and who went on to win the 1977 Newbery Award for her work "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Abraham Lincoln, nicknamed "Honest Abe," led the United States through the Civil War, one of the most trying times in United States history. In this informative book, readers will learn about Lincoln's life, from his childhood in a log cabin in Illinois through his tragic assassination at Ford's Theater. This book couples important timelines and biographical data with lessons on perseverance and leadership.
This fascinating look into American history uncovers how some of our ancestors came to the United States, seeking freedom and fortune, and often risking everything to make a home in America. This resource tells the story of the immigrant history of the United States, using documents and photographs from the heyday of one of the most important immigration ports. The history of Ellis Island is revealed to be one of grit, misfortune, and luck that is both true of the island and of the people it welcomed to America?s shores.
Before the merging of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, traveling West was a perilous, time-consuming endeavor. Native Americans hunted vast herds of buffalo across the plains and a few hardy pioneers lived in scattered, isolated settlements. The construction of the transcontinental railroad would change all that, opening up the means for coast-to-coast travel, boosting private enterprise, and nearly destroying Native Americans for good. A feat of engineering genius and human endeavor, this timely volume illuminates the hardships, accomplishments, greed, and racial conflicts of one of America's greatest achievements.
The process of writing, using, and processing a check is explained in an approachable, entertaining way. Your readers will learn how to balance a checkbook and manage a checking account.
It's never too early to learn about setting personal limits. This book explains how to keep track of spending and how to create a budget that allows your readers to meet their needs and wants.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt led the United States during the Great Depression and the Second World War and holds the distinction for being the president with the longest time in office in United State history. This book teaches readers about Roosevelt's life from his childhood and his ongoing struggle with polio, and through his challenging presidency. This biography highlights Roosevelt's life and emphasizes the strength to be found in overcoming adversity.
Your readers will learn the basis of our economic system. This book explains commodity needs and wants in an approachable way, empowering your students to learn how to prioritize their purchases and manage their spending.
The nervous system is the control center for the body. Enter it and learn how the brain, spinal cord, and nerves keep track of and control all of the other systems.
Levers are everywhere. Readers will learn about historical and present-day uses of levers and how levers make countless everyday activities much easier. A simple experiment is included with step-by-step instructions.
This book explores the ease of ATMs and cash exchanges. Your readers will learn how these exchanges occur and make our lives easier, while also discovering the importance of keeping track of spending.
A biography of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Recounts the sinking of the successful swordfishing boat, the Andrea Gail, in what was later called "The Perfect Storm," events leading up to the shipwreck, the investigation that followed, and ongoing public interest in the tragedy.
The 20 questions in this volume give kids a thorough tour through the water cycle. The questions and their answers also explain related topics such as the difference between freshwater and saltwater, and the causes and effects of water pollution. This is a wonderful resource for reports and for building a vocabulary of scientific terms.
This book presents an overview of the history and culture of China and its people, including the country's geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, and government.
Influenza, also known as the flu, can be a serious illness; certain flu strains have proved deadly, and milder strains can make a healthy person sick for a week or more. Prevention through yearly vaccination has played a big part in protecting people in recent years. This book explains, in approachable text, why this virus makes people sick, how to stop the spread of germs, and what treatments are available to people who catch the flu.
This enlightening book introduces readers To The pulley. Through detailed photographs and uncomplicated text, readers will learn about its basic movement and where they can find pulleys in everyday life.
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