Look at that building!
Look at that building!
An engaging introduction to buildings, with a deft mix of nonfiction and fiction elements
Books about science (including the natural world), technology, engineering, math, and problem-solving. Includes biographies of scientists.
An engaging introduction to buildings, with a deft mix of nonfiction and fiction elements
"A photographic essay about the Maasai people in Kenya, traditionally nomadic herders, exploring the contemporary challenges they face focusing on environmental changes such as the overgrazing of land and the threat of wildlife extinction and how the Maasai are adapting their agricultural practices and lifestyle while preserving their culture"--Provided by publisher. Includes Maasai proverbs. Suggested level: primary, intermediate
Examines some of the different animal babies at the pond, such as a duck, a turtle, and a loon. Includes note to parents on what to do at a pond.
Isabella writes for a school assignment about the new "fair trade" rose farm in Ecuador where her parents work
Rose takes a gift from the crazy old Birdman and discovers that even in the bleak, gray city there are ways to make a beautiful garden
A biography of George Washington Carver, whose scientific research revolutionized the economy of the South.
"A cumulative verse, alternating with additional narrative, describes the ecological and social transformation resulting from the work of Dr. Gordon Sato, a Japanese American cell biologist who made saltwater and desert land productive through the planting of mangrove trees in the tiny African country of Eritrea. Includes afterword, photographs, glossary, and author's sources"--Provided by publisher.
Simple text and illustrations explore the life of Canadian inventor Elijah Mccoy, the son of slaves. Includes explanation of the saying, "The real McCoy."
Lenny and his mother spend time together in the garden, experiencing the many wonders of the plants and insects to be discovered therein