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Investigate Materials: NYLON
By Nomad Press. 2011
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using…
simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement for preschool and kindergarten teachers and offers parents a unique opportunity to prepare youngsters for formal education. Words to know, interesting facts, and fun photography help early learners explore the properties of nylon. Asking such questions as What is nylon and where do we get it? and Why is nylon slippery?, this book uses scientific inquiry to determine the characteristics that make it different from other textiles.Investigate Materials: WOOL
By Nomad Press. 2011
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using…
simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement for preschool and kindergarten teachers and offers parents a unique opportunity to prepare youngsters for formal education. Including photographic examples, interesting facts, and important words related to wool, this interactive exploration uses a question-and-answer approach that allows youngsters to make discoveries about this rough fabric and its similarities and differences with other materials.Expressionista: How to Express Your True Self Through (and Despite) Fashion
By Jackie Walker, Pamela Dittmer Mckuen. 2013
You are more than what you wear--but what you wear is still important. A tween guide to personal fashion and…
flair. What you wear can be a powerful form of self-expression, and true style is about dressing to express yourself so you feel self-assured and confident in any situation. Fashion is also a great way to discover your unique personality--and show it off to the world "Expressionista" covers everything you need to know about fashion, including how to identify your own Fashion Persona (Classic, Natural, Romantic, Dramatic, Trend Tracker, or Mood Dresser), set up an awesome closet, track trends, shop on a budget, dress for your body type, and more. Packed with tips and quotes from fashion icons as well as fun quizzes and resources galore, this book is must-have personal style inspiration.America, My New Home
By Ken Condon, Monica Gunning. 2004
From her Caribbean island birthplace, a young girl carries a dream and journeys to a new land that is at…
once puzzling, frightening, and inspiring. In twenty-three compelling poems, Jamaican-born poet Monica Gunning tells her immigrant's story with gentle humor, grace, and a child's sense of wonder. She desribes a place where skyscrapers, rather than the moon, light the night; where people dress in woolens, ready for snow; where no one knows your name. Yet this same place offers exciting treasures: dizzying amusement park rides, stirring symphony concerts, flashy circus performers, towering cathedrals, and captivating art museums that speak to those who linger. Above all, this new land is place where "hope glows, a beacon / guiding ocean-deep dreamers / from storm surfs to shore."The Original Cowgirl
By Heather Lang, Suzanne Beaky. 2015
Who says girls can't be cowboys? Lucille Mulhall wasn't like most girls in the 1890s. She didn't give a lick…
about sewing or cooking or becoming a lady. Lucille had her heart set on roping and riding. At a time when most women couldn't vote or own property, Lucille never let society's expectations or the dangers of roping and riding stop her from pursuing her passion. Traveling around the country, she broke records and thrilled crowds with her daring acts. Soon cowboys, ranch hands, and folks all over the world cheered for the feisty and fearless girl cowboy. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.The Original Cowgirl
By Heather Lang, Suzanne Beaky. 2015
Who says girls can't be cowboys? Lucille Mulhall wasn't like most girls in the 1890s. She didn't give a lick…
about sewing or cooking or becoming a lady. Lucille had her heart set on roping and riding. At a time when most women couldn't vote or own property, Lucille never let society's expectations or the dangers of roping and riding stop her from pursuing her passion. Traveling around the country, she broke records and thrilled crowds with her daring acts. Soon cowboys, ranch hands, and folks all over the world cheered for the feisty and fearless girl cowboy. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.Rags and Riches: Kids in the Time of Charles Dickens (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #22)
By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca, Natalie Pope Boyce. 2010
Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When…
Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #44: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time, they had lots of questions. Why did Charles Dickens write A Christmas Carol? How did he help the poor? What jobs did poor Victorian kids have? How did rich kids spend their time? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.From the Trade Paperback edition.Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By Shana Knizhnik, Irin Carmon. 2015
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg never asked for fame—she has only tried to make the world a little better…
and a little freer. But nearly a half-century into her career, something funny happened to the octogenarian: she won the internet. Across America, people who weren’t even born when Ginsburg first made her name as a feminist pioneer are tattooing themselves with her face, setting her famously searing dissents to music, and making viral videos in tribute. Notorious RBG, inspired by the Tumblr that amused the Justice herself and brought to you by its founder and an award-winning feminist journalist, is more than just a love letter. It draws on intimate access to Ginsburg's family members, close friends, colleagues, and clerks, as well an interview with the Justice herself. An original hybrid of reported narrative, annotated dissents, rare archival photos and documents, and illustrations, the book tells a never-before-told story of an unusual and transformative woman who transcends generational divides. As the country struggles with the unfinished business of gender equality and civil rights, Ginsburg stands as a testament to how far we can come with a little chutzpah. A New York Times BestsellerWild at Heart: Mustangs and the Young People Fighting to Save Them
By Terri Farley, Melissa Farlow. 2015
Mustangs have thrived for thousands of generations. But now they are under attack from people who see them as pests.…
The lucky ones are adopted. Some are sent to long-term holding pens; more and more are sold for slaughter. But courageous young people are trying to stop the round-ups and the senseless killings. They are standing up to the government and big business to save these American icons. With eye witness accounts, cutting-edge science, and full-color photographs, Terri Farley and Melissa Farlow invite readers into the world of mustangs in all its beauty, and profile the young people leading the charge to keep horses wild and free. Includes notes and sources, index, and glossary.Arthur's Amazing Armor
By Liz Huyck. 2017
In Pursuit of a Pig
By Henry David Thoreau. 2016
The best homesteading tips to raise happy, healthy chickens! Whether you have chickens already or are just thinking of starting…
your own flock, this book is packed full of valuable information that will help you raise and maintain a happy, healthy flock. Not only will you learn the basics like how to pick the right breeds, how to house, feed, and care for your birds, but you will also find craft, gardening, and DIY projects that will make taking care of your flock fun and entertaining! You will find tons of information on: Top breed picks for kidsWhat should be in a coop and how to clean the coopPros and cons of free range v. chicken coopsWhen to expect your first egg How to train your chickens to be more friendly (and even do tricks!)Easy egg recipes and creative chicken crafts!Textile Merit Badge Pamphlet (Merit Badge Ser.)
By Boy Scouts of America Staff. 2003
Farm Tractors on the Move (Lightning Bolt Books)
By Kristin L. Nelson. 2011
Taxi: A Book Of City Words
By Giulio Maestro, Betsy Maestro. 1990
Me and the World: An Infographic Exploration
By Mireia Trius. 2020
Me and the World is a colorful, eye-popping universe of infographics about global communities. This content-rich book teaches about other…
kids and cultures around the world, all while stepping back and really seeing the big picture.Me and the World is the perfect introduction for a generation entering an increasingly digitized, data-driven world.• Packed with dynamic illustrated spreads about customs of other countries• Invites readers to see themselves in its pages through a data lens• Guided by a relatable, school-aged narratorMe and the World pairs visual literacy with data literacy, using colorful illustrations and infographics to present information in a way young readers will not only understand, but enjoy.Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and educators.• Perfect for reluctant readers, especially those who would otherwise gravitate toward numbers-based pursuits like math and science, rather than than reading• The graphs, infographics, and maps are the perfect resource for educators looking for engaging content for children to understand data.• Ideal for children ages 8 to 12 years old• Add it to the shelf with books like The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems by Rachel Ignotofsky, The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK, and The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK.Who Was Levi Strauss? (Who Was?)
By Ellen Labrecque, Who Hq. 2021
How did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating…
the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold -- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans -- pants made of strong denim fabric -- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world. Who Was Levi Strauss? follows the remarkable journey of this American businessman, and takes a look at how one man and a pair of pants changed fashion and the world forever.Our Fire Station (Places in Our Community)
By Mary Meinking. 2020
A fire station helps keep our community safe. Community helpers work hard to keep a fire station running smoothly. Readers…
will learn about who works at a fire station, what the workers do, and what makes a fire station special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about fire stations in the community.Our School (Places in Our Community)
By Lisa J. Amstutz. 2020
Schools are busy places! Lots of community helpers are needed to make a school run smoothly. Readers will learn about…
who works at a school, what the workers do, and what makes a school special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about schools in the community.A Year on the Farm (Season to Season)
By Christina Mia Gardeski. 2020
From mending fences to seedlings and combines, life on the farm changes from season to season. Discover what farmers do…
in winter. Learn how crops are harvested in fall. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year on the farm.