Mark Andrew Weakland's Books

Walt Disney forever changed the world when he made his animation and entertainment dreams come true. For millions of people, "Disney" and "magic" are inextricably connected. But what was Walt like as a child? He fed his imagination by going to parades and plays, riding pigs around the farmyard, painting and drawing ... but he also worked hard to help support his parents and siblings. Filled with creative energy, this story will inspire readers to pursue their dreams with vigor.

Astronaut Neil Armstrong couldn't be held down by Earth's gravity. As the first person to step foot on the moon, Neil took the US space program to new heights. But before he did that, he had humble boyhood jobs-cutting lawns, cleaning ovens, washing airplanes-and plenty of adventures, including building a wind tunnel in his parents' basement! This playful story shows young readers that not even the sky is the limit for their own dreams.

Scooby-Doo and the gang are no strangers to mysterious monsters, but Scooby and Shaggy are still afraid of them. Join Scooby and the gang as they unmask the truth behind zombies, werewolves, mummies, and other spooky creatures!

Wile E. Coyote is on a mission to finally catch Road Runner. Watch as he uses chemical reactions to help him achieve his goal. Will these experiements help Wile E. catch that bird? Or will his plans explode in his face? Read inside to find out!

On a dark night as you watch the sky with your friends, a rock with a fiery tail shoots across the sky. A comet! Asteroids and comets hurtle through space, sometimes a little too close to Earth. But did you know that they are linked to life on this planet? From the asteroid Ceres to HalleyÕs comet, blast into space and enter the lonely existence of asteroids and comets.

How do I get to school? While lots of students hop on a bus, On My Way to School explores some alternative methods used by kids around the world, including trains, subways, bikes, and boats. It's a transportation treat for young readers, narrated in 1st-person by a fellow student and accompanied by bright, full-color illustrations.

Hey, hey, hey, it's going to be a buggy day! The bugs are buzzing around Yogi Bear and the gang at Jellystone Park. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he identifies bugs. Engaging text narrated by Yogi and Boo Boo paired with colorful illustrations show readers the difference between bugs and insects, different types of insects, and how insects affect our environment.

Hey, hey, hey! Yogi Bear is searching for more than picnic baskets in this guide to animal tracks. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he explores Jellystone Park. Engaging text narrated by Yogi, Boo Boo, and the rest of the Jellystone characters paired with colorful illustrations show what we can learn about animals from the tracks they leave behind.

Martin Luther King Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement. But do you know what he was like as a child? From roller skating to playing football and basketball, Martin was a fun-loving child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

Hey, hey, hey! Yogi Bear is watching his garden grow at Jellystone Park. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he takes a closer look at the different plants in the park. Engaging text narrated by Yogi and Boo Boo paired with colorful illustrations show readers how plants grow from a seed, different types of plants, and how plants impact our environment.

Hey, hey, hey! Yogi Bear is leading the way, looking at all the different rocks at Jellystone Park. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he identifies different types of rocks. Engaging text narrated by Yogi and Boo Boo paired with colorful illustrations show readers how rocks are formed, types of rocks, and how rocks shape our environment.

A ghostly face is appearing in the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. It has the visitors spooked! It's up to Scooby and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the cliff dwellings, learn about the ancient Anasazi who called these dwellings home, and use the clues to solve the mystery.

Zoinks! Three frightening phantoms are haunting the Pyramids of Giza! It's up to Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the pyramids, learn about Giza's ancient people, and use the clues to wrap up this mystery!

Wile E. Coyote wants nothing more than to catch Road Runner. Watch as he experiments with magnets to help him attract that crazy bird. Will he be successful? Or will his inventions simply force him to give up? Find out inside!

Ruh-roh! A haunted howling is coming from the ruins of Machu Picchu. It's up to Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the ancient ruins, learn about the Incas who called this city home, and use the clues to silence this mystery once and for all!

Thomas Edison became a great American inventor and businessman. But do you know what he was like as a child? From exploring shipyards and pastures to feeding a girl worms, Thomas was a curious and creative child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day - from school to a pizza place or coffee shop and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.

Wile E. Coyote really wants to catch Road Runner. Watch as he experiments with speed and velocity in different ways to try and capture that bird. Will Wile E. be speedy enough? Or will he fizzle and tire out? Read inside to find out!

Amelia Earhart was one of America's most famous aviators. But do you know what she was like as a child? From running on the river bluffs and playing football to building a roller coaster, Amelia Earhart was an active and confident child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

Wile E. Coyote will try anything to catch Road Runner. Watch as he tries out flying contraptions in the hopes of grabbing that crazy bird. Will gravity be on Wile E.'s side? Or will it simply drag him down? Learn the answers inside!

We can see light. We know it makes plants grow. Light pours from the sun and from glowing light bulbs. But we can't touch it, or hold it. What is light? Learn about this science basic, and then get hands-on with an experiment that will light up the classroom.

Who will I meet at school? All the people inside the cheerfully illustrated Who's Who at School care about kidsÑfrom the principal to the music teacher, the school nurse to the cooks and custodians. A 1st-person student narrator introduces young readers to common members of a diverse elementary-school community and explains the work they do.

What makes things move, but cannot be seen? It pushes and pulls but remains invisible. Learn about the magic of magnetism! Then try a hands-on experiment that will attract kids to science.

Bill Gates is known as the richest man in the world. But do you know what he was like as a child? From selling peanuts to memorizing entire encyclopedias, Bill used his brain. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

Jinkies! A spooky spirit is haunting the buried city of Pompeii. It's up to Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the ancient city, learn about the Romans who called Pompeii home, and discover what happened that fateful day that changed everything.

How do I get to school? While lots of students hop on a bus, on my way to school explores some alternative methods used by kids around the world, including subways, bikes, and boats. it's a transportation treat for young readers, narrated in 1st-person by a fellow student and accompanied by bright, full-color illustrations that embrace diversity" --

What makes things move, but cannot be seen? Magnetism pushes and pulls but remains invisible. Includes a hands-on experiment.

How do I find my way around school? This Is My School gives young readers the grand tour through all the rooms and special areas that make up an elementary-school building. Featuring playful illustrations that embrace diversity, and led by a 1st-person student narrator, the tour takes kids to the front office, the library, the gym, the nurse's office, and other rooms.

Teaches the alphabet by providing a football-related word for each letter.

Who will I meet at school? All the people inside the cheerfully illustrated Who's Who at School care about kids from the principal to the music teacher, the school nurse to the cooks and custodians. A 1st-person student narrator introduces young readers to common members of a diverse elementary-school community and explains the work they do.

Series statement from Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data.

Simple text and photographs explain the basic science behind seeds"--Provided by publisher.

Book's by Mark Andrew Weakland

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