Carole P. Roman is taking students to Northern Europe again and this time it’s to visit Scotland. You’ll learn about the fascinating architecture that was inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Whether your name is Ian, Connor, or Malcolm, you’ll follow along and visit Loch Ness and hope to get a sighting of its famous occupant, Nessie. Perhaps you’ll try haggis or tatie scones and finish your meal with a clootie. Children are loving this award winning series! It has created a whole generation of armchair travelers that are thrilled to learn about cultures and customs from around the globe. Join Carole P. Roman and discover the world!
Este libro explora el continente antártico y descubre cómo cambia el hábitat a menudo que se avanza hacia el interior. Luego hace un viaje por el Ártico para dar a conocer otra región polar, con un hábitat similar, pero con una fauna y una flora características.ÍndiceI. El Antártico: 1. Introducción 2. Desplegable del Antártico 3. El continente 4. La banquisa 5. Islas antárticas 6. Islas oceánicas 7. Clave del desplegable. II. El Ártico: 1. Introducción 2. Desplegable del Ártico 3. Desierto polar 4. La tundra 5. Las costas 6. Océanos y costas 7. Clave del desplegable 8. Índice alfabético.
This timely book celebrates the amazing people, landscape and wildlife of Canada, as our great nation celebrates its 150th birthday. This book's carefully chosen words and vibrant artwork will draw children, and adults alike, into the beauty Canada has to offer. Travel from province to province, as you explore Canada with your senses.
Step into the world of Ida B. Wells as she uses her life experiences and obstacles as motivation to achieve many firsts in editing and journalism in the United States of America and abroad. Read along as she flourishes in the wake of family tragedy and ever changing life situations. "Power in My Pen" encourages penmanship, free thought, and historical lessons from a highly influential leader in the early 1900's. The strong intelligent woman we know as Ida B. Wells proved, no matter who you are, you can share your message and your truth to the world through the power of the pen.
Una práctica enciclopedia que muestra la diversidad de costumbres, familias y alimentos que existen en el mundo, a través de textos cortos y más de 150 fotografías asombrosas y entrañables. ¿Qué rarezas y hallazagos se descubrirán sobre los niños del mundo? Es una herramienta útil para conocer un poco más a los seres humanos de todos los lugares de la Tierra.Índice* Del norte y del sur* La vivienda * En familia * ¡A comer! * Guapos y aseados * ¡Al cole! * ¿Jugamos? * El mundo artístico * Fiestas y ceremonias
What matters more than looks? What matters more than hobbies, or competition? Family for one thing. Friendship for another, according to Little Myrtle. Little Myrtle is a book about a girl who takes the time to discover what's most important. She'll explore diversity, togetherness and everyday fun. Join Myrtle on adventure to find something that really matters.At its core, this is a book about presence, awareness and the art of simply being. Little Myrtle knows her self-worth, and in this, she teaches us an important lesson: that our worth doesn't come from our doing. Our worth, like Little Myrtle's, is based on our being. She loves herself and she is loved exactly as she is. No matter what Little Myrtle is doing, she gives her attention and she gives her love. Now that is something that really matters! Little Myrtle will be loved by Parents and children alike. Her rich world comes alive with bold collage and heartfelt rhymes. This second addition, Little Myrtle: a Stages Book, contains a preview of Myrtle's next adventure and a fun healthy recipe!
"If I Were a Space Moose" and "If I Were a Space Moose Too!!!" are joined in this fun book about travel and imagination.? "If I Were a Space Moose"?I strive to connect a child?s passion to explore with the established landmarks of our great nation. The story is targeted for early readers and is written and illustrated in the same vein of classic P.D. Eastman stories with colorful illustrations and a powerful rhythm and rhyme. In the story, a moose that is dressed like an old fashioned astronaut travels around to various landmarks of the North America and explains why he likes to visit them. The story features such landmarks as The Great Lakes, The Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and Mount Rushmore. Each page contains a colorful illustration of the space moose visiting the landmark. The story also features a steady and consistent rhyme that children will pull children into the story. "If I Were a Space Moose Too!!!"?The Space Moose makes his second journey and with a broken spaceship he must find some new ways to travel. Full of colorful artwork of the Space Moose and his friends.The story also features a stea
Sometimes living is the sacrifice one must make for love. In this breathtaking second book of The Scion Chronicles, 17 year old Jacey vows to protect everyone at the Scion School from being overwritten. But when a VIP Progenitor arrives early to overwrite a 15 year old Scion, Jacey faces an impossible choice--risk everything to save her or to sacrifice her for the good of all. Author Eric Kent Edstrom returns with his trademark thriller pacing, stunning twists, and surprising characters in this YA dystopian tale about cloning, mind transfer, and the power of loyalty. Buy your copy today!