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Soccer World Spain
Par Ethan Zohn, David Rosenberg. 2011
Journeying to the country that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this book explores the culture of Spain through the…
world's most popular sport: soccer. From watching an amazing game between world class rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to exploring island volcanic landscapes and witnessing the many fiestas that are celebrated there, readers join professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on the experience of a lifetime. Activities generated from each chapter include learning a phrase in each of the different languages that Spain recognizes, making a sand-drip sand castle to understand the concept of surface tension, and creating a time capsule unique to a family's culture and era. Readers will also have the opportunity to research a real project in Spain through which they can give back and make a difference in this fascinating country.From Seed to Plant
Par Amy Tao. 2018
Inside every seed waits a tiny plant, ready to grow. Watch the process of a pumpkin plant from tiny seed…
to full-size fruit! You'll also see other plant seeds, which come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. Some can be as big as your head, but poppy seeds are so little you can hold hundreds in one hand!Great Fire Of London (Great Events #2)
Par Gillian Clements. 2012
The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the…
facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and illustration (including some speech bubbles, labelled maps etc). In this way she makes history child-friendly and accessible but still manages to incorporate, wherever possible, primary source material (such as eyewitness accounts and documentary evidence). THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON retells the events leading up to the fire of 1666 and its consequences.Elizabeth I (Famous People, Famous Lives #11)
Par Harriet Castor. 2012
Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow…
text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. When Elizabeth I becomes queen, she is determined to be a great Tudor queen - and do it on her own! She rules for almost 45 years, beats the Spanish Armada and wins the love of her people. Find out all about the life of Elizabeth I with this story that is packed with all the facts.Politics and Empire in Victorian Britain
Par Antoinette Burton. 2001
The first source book to track the role the British empire played in domestic politics, social attitudes and intellectual and…
cultural life at home, this volume is undergirded by a recognizable political chronology, emphasizing moments of major constitutional reform (1832, 1867) and imperial crisis (1857, 1865, 1882, 1886, 1899). The primary purpose of the reader is to introduce students to the intersections of 'home' and 'empire', so that the effects of imperialism on Victorian politics and society can be fully appreciated.The Great Fire of London (Famous People, Great Events #7)
Par Gillian Clements. 2012
The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the…
facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and illustration (including some speech bubbles, labelled maps etc). In this way she makes history child-friendly and accessible but still manages to incorporate, wherever possible, primary source material (such as eyewitness accounts and documentary evidence). THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON retells the events leading up to the fire of 1666 and its consequences.The distinctive languages, art, and mythologies of the ancient Celts give archaeologists with an enduring quest in Northern Europe. The…
Celts rarely used their written language, passing along beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom through oral traditions. Artifact-rich burial grounds, like the megalithic tombs at Newgrange, Ireland, inscribed stones, and stone circles like Stonehenge, all yield clues to their mysterious ways.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common CoreThe Gunpowder Plot: The Gunpowder Plot Famous People Great Events: The Gu (Famous People, Great Events #8)
Par Gillian Clements. 2012
On 5th November 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and his friends tried to blow up the House of Lords…
in London with gunpowder. They wanted to kill King James I. Find out all about the Gunpowder Plot with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures.This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history and are suitable for the primary history curriculum. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.The Gunpowder Plot (Great Events #6)
Par Gillian Clements. 2012
The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the…
facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and illustration (including some speech bubbles, labelled maps etc). In this way she makes history child-friendly and accessible but still manages to incorporate, wherever possible, primary source material (such as eyewitness accounts and documentary evidence). THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON retells the events leading up to the fire of 1666 and its consequences. THE GUNPOWDER PLOT looks at the reasons for the plan to blow up the houses of Parliament in 1605, and the key figures involved including Guy Fawkes. Each book has been thoroughly checked by a history educationalist for accuracy, language levels and appropriate content, and a timeline and glossary are included. These simple, gently-humorous stories give readers the information they need and encourage the development of a real sense of history and how it works.Becoming Queen Elizabeth II (Famous People, Great Events #2)
Par Gillian Clements. 2012
When Elizabeth was born, no-one imagined that she would one day be Queen - so how did this happen? Read…
all about Queen Elizabeth II's story in this engaging picture book.This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.Each book includes a timeline of key dates, a quiz and index.Florence Nightingale (Famous People, Great Events #4)
Par Emma Fischel. 2012
Read about the life of this extraordinary woman. Florence Nightingale was lucky. Her wealthy parents encouraged her to travel, to…
go to parties and, one day soon, to marry. But Florence had different plans. She wanted to be a nurse and no one was going to stop her.This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.Each book includes a timeline of key dates, a quiz and index.Florence Nightingale (Famous People, Famous Lives #5)
Par Emma Fischel. 2012
Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow…
text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Florence Nightingale tells the story of how this Victorian woman defied her family and friends to take up the unpopular profession of nursing and changed the way hospitals were run.Anne Frank (Famous People, Great Events #1)
Par Harriet Castor. 1999
When Anne Frank is given a diary, she starts to write to her made-up friend, Kitty. But during World War…
II Anne and her family are forced to hide from the Nazi Germans. Find out all about the diary of Anne Frank with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures. This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.Each book includes a timeline of key dates, a quiz and index.Anne Frank (Famous People, Famous Lives #7)
Par Harriet Castor. 1999
When Anne Frank is given a diary, she starts to write to her made-up friend, Kitty. But during World War…
II Anne and her family are forced to hide from the Nazi Germans. Find out all about the diary of Anne Frank with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures. This book is part of a series of books, Famous People, Famous Lives, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and illustrations.Henry VIII (Famous People, Great Events #5)
Par Harriet Castor. 1999
Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow…
text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Henry VIII is an exciting tale of kings and queens, jousting knights and grisly executions. It explains how Henry took power away from the Church in his quest for an heir to inherit his kingdom.One Watermelon Seed
Par Celia Barker Lottridge. 1986
In this deceptively simple counting book, Max and Josephine tend their garden while readers follow along, counting from one to…
ten as the garden is planted. Then readers can count in groups of tens as the garden is harvested, while they search through the pictures for the many small animals that are hiding throughout. A concise and clever text introduces color and rhythm, and the illustrations are bright and engaging, making this a perfect counting book for children aged four to seven.How to Grow a Sunflower: Independent Reading Non-fiction Red 2 (Reading Champion #515)
Par Sarah Snashall. 2021
This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed…
with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)How to Grow a Sunflower is a non-fiction text instructing how to grow a sunflower. The repeated sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for a first independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.100 Pablo Picassos
Par Violet Lemay, Duopress Labs. 2015
Pablo Picasso is one of the most celebrated artists in the world, and this amusing book shows his life in…
a remarkably original way. By featuring 100 Pablo Picassos throughout the book, young readers will explore the artist life from his childhood, to his major contributions to modern art, and from his love for pets to his endless curiosity about life. The book also invites readers to count the Picassos all the way to a 100, adding an entertaining element to discover the life and work of the great Pablo Picasso.Guided Reading Level: N3Seed, Soil, Sun: Earth's Recipe for Food
Par Cris Peterson, David R. Lundquist. 2010
Seed, Soil, Sun. With these simple ingredients, nature creates our food. Once again, noted author Cris Peterson brings both wonder…
and clarity to the subject of agriculture, celebrating the cycle of growth, harvest, and renewal. Using the corn plant as an example, she takes the reader through the story of germination and growth of a tiny corn seed into a giant plant reaching high into the air, with roots extending over six feet into the ground. This American Farm Bureau Foundation's Agriculture Book of the Year also discusses the make-up of soil and the amazing creatures who live there--from microscopic one-celled bacteria to moles, amoebas, and earthworms. David Lundquist's stunning photographs bring an immediacy and vibrancy to the seemingly miraculous process.Good Housekeeping 123 Cook!: My First Cookbook
Par Good Housekeeping, Kate Merker. 2022
Kids ages 4 to 8 will get a kick out of making 50 easy recipes while learning kitchen basics and…
having fun in the kitchen!It&’s never too soon to get cooking. So, tie on that apron and get ready for some recipe fun! Kiddo cooks will learn all about basic kitchen skills while making these tried and true—and don&’t forget delicious!—dishes from Good Housekeeping. From Ooey-Gooey Glazed Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast, Traffic-Stopping Sandwiches for lunch, Totally Twisted Pasta with Cherry Tomato Sauce for dinner, and Ice Cream Cake Pops for dessert, young chefs will discover the fun and satisfaction of making their own food. Inside this beginner's cookbook, your budding chef will find:Easy-to-read recipes that speak directly to kids (not down to them), and show them just what to do (while letting parents know how they can help, too!)Test Kitchen avatars (the Good Housekeeping kitchen testers are shown as cartoon characters!), photos, and step-by-step instructions teach kids about the recipes and basic techniques, like cracking eggs and juicing citrus.The down-low on using common kitchen equipment, fun, cool facts about kids&’ favorite ingredients, advice on whenever a grown up&’s help is needed, and tips and sidebars to make sure kids get everything they need to succeed. These no-fail, Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen tested-til-perfect recipes are sure to build kids&’ confidence as they learn to make really tasty food for themselves and their families. With colorful photographs and easy-to-read recipes and helpful advice on every page, this cookbook will guide kids through their first culinary adventures. Bon voyage and bon appétit!