In this funny fairy tale, it takes a village to figure out the height of Milton the friendly giant. The townspeople s attempts to gauge just how big he is will entertain young readers as they learn the importance of standard units of measurement. "How Tall Was Milton?" even accounts for the real-life origin of such silly-sounding units as feet. "How Tall Was Milton?" is part of the I Wonder Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of children in grades K 6 while encouraging them to become avid readers. These books explore the marvels of measurement, animals, plants, and other...
In this funny fairy tale, it takes a village to figure out the height of Milton the friendly giant. The townspeople s attempts to gauge just how big h...
Now you see them, now you don t By showing the same creatures in two different settings, this book brings out the detective in young readers. They can investigate the role of protective coloration nature s own camouflage for katydids, crickets, bumblebees, beavers, spiders, and spotted green frogs. The vivid examples encourage children to closely examine the characteristics of hidden creatures that may be looking back at them, whether from the pages of this book or in their own backyards." Looking for Animals "is part of the I Wonder Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of...
Now you see them, now you don t By showing the same creatures in two different settings, this book brings out the detective in young readers. They ca...
What happens when two friends take an interest in an oak tree? They begin to notice more about the world around them, such as the seasons changing and squirrels making homes. They are inspired to do independent research, from studying acorns to looking up scientific terms, and to be creative by composing pictures and poems. And they discover new things, such as their tree s structure and characteristics all because they stopped to look around them. As warm and dreamy as a summer day, "Our Very Own Tree" will inspire readers to seek out their very own places in nature. "Our Very Own Tree" is...
What happens when two friends take an interest in an oak tree? They begin to notice more about the world around them, such as the seasons changing and...