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Mommy's Gone to Treatment
By Mike Motz, Denise D. Crosson. 2008
Written specifically for children ages 4 to 8, this brightly illustrated book candidly tackles the confusion and fear children face…
when a parent enters treatment. With vibrant illustrations by Mike Motz and a parent guide page included, parents now have a helpful tool to ease children's apprehension when someone they love must confront reality.How Did I Get Here?: Your Story from the Big Bang to Your Birthday
By Philip Bunting. 2018
From the Big Bang to your birthday, and (almost) everything in between, this funny and informative book tells your story.You…
are one of the newest members of a family tree that goes way, way, way back to the very first life on Earth. A lot of incredible things had to happen between the beginning of the universe and today in order to make you. The fact that you (and everyone you know) are here is nothing short of mind-boggling! Read this book to discover how it happened, and prepare to be amazed by the awesomeness of you.This clever, funny, and scientific timeline of the journey of human existence is designed to get young readers asking questions, finding answers, and marveling at the many wonders of our world, from the Big Bang, to evolution, to a brand-new baby, and more.Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector
By Randel McGee. 2022
Zhang Heng, a brilliant inventor and advisor to the emperor, must create a device that can determine where an earthquake…
took place. Told in the dying art of Chinese shadow puppetry, this true story of the first seismograph will entertain and educate.Living Large: A Big Man's Ideas on Weight, Success, and Acceptance
By Laurence Shames, Michael S. Berman. 2006
A poignant funny and above all honest look at obesity from the inside out Is…
it the goal of life to be thin Or to be happy In this inspiring story those two elusive goals become one as a fat man learns acceptance loses the guilt and gains the wisdom to manage his weight You can hardly pick up a magazine or turn on the TV today without encountering a torrent of talk on weight But all too rarely do we hear from overweight people themselves especially men about how life feels inside the body of a fat person Mike Berman shares that story in this hopeful and uplifting memoir A self-proclaimed fat man who is also a happy man successful in his career marriage and friendships Berman has earned his insight and peace of mind through decades of personal struggle In Living Large this well-known political activist and Washington lobbyist never shies away from the pain and daunting challenges of being seriously overweight But Berman has an important message that he wants to be heard Fatness is not a moral failing but a disease and once it is accepted as such it can be successfully managedأنا القائد
By ديفد باركر. 2006
Explore Ancient Greece!
By Carmella Van Vleet, Alex Kim. 2008
Investigate the fascinating civilization of ancient Greece through 25 hands-on projects and activities for young readers ages 6-9. Kids learn…
about ancient Greek homes, food, playtime, clothing, conquests, arts and entertainment, gods, and more. Activities range from fashioning a model oil lamp from clay to building a courtyard column and constructing a flipbook sailing ship. By combining a hands-on element with riddles, jokes, fun facts, and comic cartoons, kids Explore Ancient Greece! and develop an understanding of how this ancient civilization still influences our modern world.Explore Ancient Rome!
By Carmella Van Vleet, Alex Kim. 2008
Investigate the fascinating civilization of ancient Rome through 25 hands-on projects and activities for young readers ages 6-9. Kids learn…
about ancient Roman homes, food, playtime, clothing, conquests, gods, entertainment, and more. Activities range from creating an amphora and making a tunic to baking bread and hosting a Roman feast. By combining a hands-on element with riddles, jokes, fun facts, and comic cartoons, kids Explore Ancient Rome! and develop an understanding of how this ancient civilization laid the foundation of our modern world.المزالج
By ستيفاني كالمينسون. 1992
في صَبيحَةِ يَوْمٍ باكِرٍ، وَفي بَلْدَةٍ صَغيرَةٍ ما زالَ أَهْلُها نِيامًا، لَعْلَعَ صَوْتُ صَناديقَ تُفْرِغُها سِتُّ شاحِناتٍ. بَيْنَما كانَتِ الشّاحِناتُ تُغادِرُ…
المَكانَ، كانَ «سام سِكيبر» يُنادي بِأَعْلى صَوْتِهِ: «كُلُّ ما أَحْتاجُهُ اليَوْمَ هُوَ صُنْدوقانِ اثْنانِ فَقَطْ».Dinosaur Days (Step into Reading)
By Joyce Milton, Franco Tempesta. 1985
Roar: A Dinosaur Tour
By Michael Paul. 2018
Discover the different types of dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth in this simplistic and vibrantly illustrated picture book perfect…
for young nonfiction readers.A long, long time ago, dinosaurs roamed the earth.Some were big, and some were little. Some were fast, and some were slow. Some lived alone, and some lived together. They are gone now, but you can still see their bones at museums all around the world.Simple text and bold, vibrant illustrations take young explorers on a tour through the time of the dinosaurs.Don't Miss More from Michael Paul in Chomp: A Shark Romp!Dinosaur Days: Read & Listen Edition (Step into Reading)
By Joyce Milton. 2014
Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones
By Susan Lendroth. 2020
"This is a perfect book for a dinosaur storytime." —School Library JournalThis STEM-friendly musical fossil dig will have dinosaur lovers singing…
along as they learn the science behind paleontology.Set to the tune of "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush," Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones invites budding paleontologists and dinosaur fans on an exciting fossil dig. Readers will hike the trail, scan the ground, and make a find—then discover how to build a T. Rex from its bones.The Dinosaur Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
By Jerry Pallotta. 1991
The perfect way to introduce children to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Full of interesting facts--did you know some dinosaurs…
had sharp front teeth while others had no front teeth at all? This alphabet book explores both the known and the not-so-well known dinosaurs.Meet the heterodontosaurus (one of the smallest known to exist), the megalosaurus (the first dinosaur ever discovered), the iguanodon, the ultrasaurus, and more!Once again, Jerry Pallotta and Ralph Masiello have combined their talents to create a unique children's book that will inform and entertain young readers.Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
By Bonnie Worth. 2014
How cool! The Cat and Co. time-travel to the Great Ice Age! The Cat in the Hat visits with…
Ice Age mammals on a whirlwind tour of the Pleistocene! From ground sloths as big as elephants to bears as heavy as Volkswagens, the Cat introduces young readers to mastodons, mammoths, woolly rhinos, saber-toothed cats, giant horses, and lots more—including humans! In addition, young readers will learn basic facts about the Great Ice Age and early human life, the characteristics of mammals, and the study of fossils. Ideal for supporting the Common Core State Standards and a natural for fans of the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, this is a great way to introduce beginning readers to science!Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?: All About Dinosaurs (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
By Bonnie Worth. 2019
Journey through the fascinating world of dinosaurs with everyone's favorite Cat in the Hat in this positively prehistoric adventure! The…
Cat in the Hat's Learning Library is a nonfiction picture book series that introduces beginning readers ages 5-8 to important basic concepts. Learn about how fossils are formed and found, and get an easy introduction to dinosaurs from the flying Archaeoptyerx to the spiky Ankylosaurus. (And not to fear–the Cat in the Hat will break the names down for easy pronunciation for kids and parents.) Perfect for readers who are crazy about dinosaurs (or even just dino-nuggets) and for any kid who loves learning and science. Featuring beloved characters from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, the Learning Library are unjacketed hardcover picture books that explore a range of nonfiction topics about the world we live in and include an index, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.First Friend: How Dogs Evolved from Wolves to Become Our Best Friends
By Kersten Hamilton. 2021
With lyrical text by Kersten Hamilton and luminous illustrations by Jaime Kim, First Friend is an exploration of how the…
wild wolves became dogs, and how we learned to communicate and grow alongside the creatures we love.Long, long ago, when the world was new. . .a girl met a pup.In those days, everyone knew that wolves and children could not be friends. Still, they learned from each other—how to hunt, how to trade, how to survive, how to play. And years and years went by, and the world spun and changed. And then—a boy fished with a wolf, and a girl traded with a wild dog, and animal and human grew up side by side. . .into the best friends we are today.Pocket Bios: Cleopatra (Pocket Bios)
By Al Berenger. 2014
A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of legendary Egyptian queen Cleopatra.Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, was a…
powerful and passionate leader worshipped by her people as a god for her beauty and her accomplishments. Explore this legendary female ruler's illustrious beginnings through to her tragic end.Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.Hello, World! Kids' Guides: Exploring Dinosaurs (Hello, World!)
By Jill McDonald. 2023
With 2 million board books sold, Hello, World! has become a trusted toddler-and-preschool series. Now there are Hello, World! Kids' Guides,…
all-new picture books with a higher reading level and a deeper exploration into each topic.In Exploring Dinosaurs, readers can learn all about prehistoric creatures, with favorites such as T. rex and Stegosaurus, mini dinosaurs the size of a turkey, and even a swimming dinosaur. Dinosaur fans will find:Fascinating details about dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.Panels of stats for kids who love data, with information about size, body parts, diet, and more.Questions that ask the reader to think about dinosaurs in relation to themselves, such as "If you discovered a dinosaur, what would you call it?"Loyal Hello, World! fans who are reading on their own, as well as any kid who loves nonfiction, will find many captivating hours of learning and inspiration.We Go Way Back: A Book About Life on Earth and How it All Began
By Idan Ben-Barak. 2023
From the author of kid-favorite Do Not Lick This Book comes an innovative, hilarious, and expansive picture book about the…
biggest question of all: What is life?It's not an easy question.Life is more than just one thing.Where did it start?Peer back in time - way back in time - to the story of how life began…We Are Human Animals
By Rosie Haine. 2023
A resonant reflection on what it means to be human, in the prehistoric past and today.Since the early days of…
our history, we have been human animals. Thousands of years ago, in paleolithic times, we got up with the sun each morning. The seasons were our calendar, and everything we ate we picked or caught. Some animals were our friends, and others were our food. We loved to meet and talk and dance and wonder at our world. Centuries and centuries have passed since then. But—even though our world is very different now—we are still human animals like the people before us.With simple, poetic words and evocative illustrations, this book transports readers to the strangely familiar Stone Age, when our ancestors were shaping what Homo sapiens would become. We Are Human Animals will spark unforgettable discussions about the history of humanity and the ties that bind us to those who walked the earth long ago.