Lady Bird Johnson, That's Who! is Tracy Nelson Maurer's lively picture book biography of Lady Bird Johnson, with a focus on her environmentalist passion and legacy as First Lady. Who fought to stop pollution? Who helped make America cleaner and greener? Lady Bird Johnson, That's Who! Claudia Alta Taylor was a lonely girl, shy as a butterfly growing up in Texas. She never dreamed she'd blossom into a visionary leader whose love for wildflowers, beautiful landscapes, and building community compelled her to lead the effort to combat pollution in the United States. A lifelong environmentalist, Lady Bird Johnson embraced her platform as First Lady to promote policy that beautified America’s roadways, waterways and parks, inspiring people to take pride in the places they live. With elements of women’s history, civics, and conservationism, this is a timely and informative picture book biography.
Describes NASCAR truck racing, monster truck racing, and super truck racing, including safety features and rules governing truck racing"--Provided by publisher.
Young sports fans want to know all about their favorite players. Simple biographies packed with colorful photos and a timeline give early readers the inside scoop on superstar pro athletes.
Back in the 1830s, who was a young blacksmith from Vermont, about to make his mark on American history? John Deere, that’s who! Who moved to Illinois, where farmers were struggling to plow through the thick, rich soil they called gumbo? Who tinkered and tweaked and tested until he invented a steel plow that sliced into the prairie easy as you please? Long before the first tractor, who changed farming forever? John Deere, that’s who! Beautiful illustrations—including spectacular landscapes—reflect the time period and bring John Deere's remarkable story to life.
First Source to Gymnastics shows kids the world of gymnatics. From equipment to training tips and scoring rules, kids will be excited by stunning photographs of gymnasts and engaging text.
This title teaches students that everything is made of matter and that physical changes create different forms or states of matter. Examples of these different states are presented in easy-to-understand text. The book also introduces students to the law of conservation of mass.
As a fierce ice storm rips through northern Minnesota in the late 1960s, seven-year-old Katy and her mother wait restlessly for her father's ship to return to safe harbor in Duluth.
Have you heard of the deadly mummy's curse that protects King Tut's tomb? How about the cursed Hope Diamond, said to bring ruin to whoever owns it? Read on to learn more about the making and breaking of spooky curses throughout history--and uncover whether there's any real-life proof that curses exist. You'll have so much fun it's scary! -- "Journal
In Atoms and Molecules, readers will learn about the origin of our modern atomic theory. Featuring real-life photographs, fascinating facts, a comprehension and extension section, and more, readers stay engaged while learning and strengthening their reading comprehension skills. My Science Library's rich, content-filled text and beautiful photographs bring science and the scientific process to life for readers. The series includes interesting facts about the Earth, the solar system, matter, energy, forces and motion, and life on our planet. The engaging text makes learning about science fun.
Young readers should prepare for this early STEM concept. This book will help early learners get ahead in understanding the concept of the cycle of seasons.
Writer Tracy Nelson Maurer and illustrator El Primo Ramón present a lively picture book biography of Samuel Morse that highlights how he revolutionized modern technology. Back in the 1800s, information traveled slowly. Who would dream of instant messages? Samuel Morse, that’s who! Who traveled to France, where the famous telegraph towers relayed 10,000 possible codes for messages depending on the signal arm positions—only if the weather was clear? Who imagined a system that would use electric pulses to instantly carry coded messages between two machines, rain or shine? Long before the first telephone, who changed communication forever? Samuel Morse, that’s who! This dynamic and substantive biography celebrates an early technology pioneer.
First Source to Gymnastics shows kids the world of gymnastics. From equipment to training tips and scoring rules, kids will be excited by stunning photographs of gymnasts and engaging text.
You're on the edge of your seat through each lap, pin, goal, and touchdown. Cheering on the success of your favorite team or player is always fun. But watching them win against a long-time rival adds extra excitement. Filled with famous and outrageous rivalries, the details of the biggest battles in sports await! Book jacket.
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Ever wonder what route would get you from coast to coast the fastest? Or where to find camping spots on a road trip? Road maps and GPS give details about routes and sites. But how do you use them? And how can you make the most of these tools to get the information you need? Read on to become a pro at using GPS and road maps! As part of the Searchlight BooksTM collection, this series explores the geographical question—What Do You Know about Maps? Informative text, compelling photos, and engaging captions will help you expand your map knowledge!
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Ever wonder what crops grow in North Carolina? Or which state park is nearest to your home? Economic and resource maps show what natural resources are in a place and how people in that place earn money. They can also include data about industries. But how do you use these maps? And what goes into the process of creating them? Read on to become a map whiz!
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