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The suns importance to Earth and the solar system cant be exaggerated; its the linchpin for life itself. The suns structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration with related mathematical problems in this noteworthy companion to the elementary science and math curricula. Readers discover fascinating facts about the sun such as its ageits 4.6 billion years old!through bright text and motivating math problems. Amazing photographs and illustrations highlight the awesome power of the sun and add to the volumes appeal.
Most of us know something about the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamlin, but few know that it may be based on a true story. This spellbinding account tells the story according to the Brothers Grimm as well as gives details of the historic records that support it. Throughout this high-interest volume, readers will remain engaged with surprising facts such as the possible connections to the plague and the Crusades. Colorful illustrations and photographs of the actual German town will leave readers pondering what's true and what's fiction.
Carpenter ants don't make houses; they chew right through them. These tiny creatures mean big trouble if they choose a person's house or another structure as a perfect place to make their home. Readers are invited into a carpenter ant colony to learn how each ant has a job to do. They'll learn what people do to keep these insects away as well as the role they play in their native environments. Graphic organizers, fact boxes, and vivid photographs add to this engaging look at some fascinating creatures. Working together, carpenter ants are truly a force of nature.
Birds can be beautiful creatureswith some pretty quirky habits. Blue jays, for example, rub ants on themselves when they molt to soothe their skin. They can also mimic other animals voices, such as a hawks cry. This volume, presented in journal format, offers a wealth of information about the backyard life of a blue jay. Science curriculum topics such as habitats, adaptations, predators, and more are included in this engaging account. Readers will want to begin bird-watching themselves after finding out more about this brightly colored bird.
Vibrant, playful toucans are beautiful birds to watch at the zoo, or, even better, in the rainforests of Central and South America. If readers can't be in either of these places, this book is the next best thing. Each page asks the reader to imagine themselves living the wild life of the colorful toucan. They will picture themselves with long bills and a funny way of eating. They will imagine sleeping in a tree hollow and even sword fighting another toucan with their bill. Fun text and science concepts are a great combination in this look at a toucan's life.
Introduces sloths, describing their ancestry, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and life upside down.
The strange-looking sea mammal called the manatee is a gentle creature. This book invites readers to imagine themselves as a manatee living its slow-moving, quiet life. Readers will picture themselves with algae and barnacles growing on their skin, coming up to take a breath every few minutes, and always searching for a tasty plant to eat. Cute and colorful photographs of manatees support the fascinating text, and the Florida manatee's struggle to stay alive is closely examined.
Introduces orangutans, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and how they build their beds each night and use sticks to forage for food.
Provides simple information about octopuses, including anatomy, feeding habits, and intelligence.
See what the toco toucan has in common with the tropical kingbird. Learn what sets it apart from the rock wren. Readers will compare key traits of toco toucans—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other birds. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes the toco toucan a bird and how birds are alike and different from each other.