Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
Author
Language
Español
Description
In Animals in Spring, beginning readers will learn how animal behavior changes during the spring season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how animals adapt to changing weather conditions. A labeled diagram shows familiar animals that are born in the spring, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about animals in spring online using our safe search...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Provides information about Tennessee, including the capital city Nashville, and famous locations such as the Bell Witch Cave, Dollywood, the largest underground lake in the country, the state aquarium, Shiloh National Military Park, and Memphis. Includes a glossary, fact boxes, and a list of additional resources.
11) Paper airplanes
Author
Language
English
Description
Explores the physics behind flying a paper airplane. Includes an activity, a glossary, a website for further information, and color photographs.
13) Hula hoops
Author
Language
English
Description
Explains basic physics concepts using hula hoops. Discusses torque, friction, and Newton's first law. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
14) Rovers
Author
Language
English
Description
Presents facts and photos about rovers in space. Discusses parts, abilities, and different models of rovers. Includes a comprehension activity, glossary, index, and access to online resources.
15) Spacecraft
Author
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind spacecraft. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--Provided by publisher.
16) Rockets
Author
Language
English
Description
Explores what makes a rocket different from other kinds of spacecraft, how a rocket engine works, and how rocket engineers are always trying to make new designs work better.
17) Slides
Author
Language
English
Description
Simple text describes the physics principles surrounding playground slides, discussing energy, gravity, and friction. Includes color photographs, an activity, a glossary, and further resources.
18) Bicycles
Author
Language
English
Description
Presents learning readers with basic lessons in physics, discussing the kinds of physical forces that are at work when they ride bicycles.
19) Boomerangs
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces the physics behind the arcing flight of a boomerang for young readers.