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In this last installment of Jane Yolen's trio of books about ordinary objects with extraordinary uses, the humble stick is lauded as "a sword to tame monsters of dread" and "an oar for a rowboat in puddle or pond," among other imaginative functions. As with most things, though, it fulfills its truest purpose when combined with others: what can be made with a stick, a box, and a string? "Music that goes with everything!"
In this sequel to What to Do with a Box, Jane Yolen extolls the marvellous virtues of string, a material that can snag the spirit of adventure, lasso the limitless horizons of imagination, and connect us to one another.
The What to Put On? series uses a curriculum based approach to get children comfortable with reading. Each book in this series uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Bold, colourful photographs help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Includes phonics and teachers'
In this series, accessible text, vivid photos, and a colourful design illustrate how we inherit genetic traits, while familiar examples make abstract concepts easy to grasp. Back-matter special features, including glossaries and further reading pages, bolster these informative texts.
Even though you might be small, if you just believe, you could be anything at all! What do you want to be when you grow up? A pirate or a dinosaur hunter, an engineer or a doctor? Through dressing up and imaginary play, there’s nothing these four best friends can’t be.
Kids never want to go to bed or brush their teeth. Why should they? This series gives them an answer thatÎs better than ÌBecause I said so!Ê This funny illustrated take on health topics such as sleep, personal hygiene, and nutrition doesnÎt preach or bore. It takes Ìwhat ifÊ to the extremeÑall in the name of health science.
This series introduces fascinating information about high-interest space science topics, from space robots and extrasolar exploration to black holes and space travel. Engaging and informative text holds students’ interest while enhancing their scientific knowledge.
Discover the new, exciting ways that science is changing lives of humans all over the world. Can humans live in outer space? Can science solve forensic crimes? Could robots serve as soldiers? These questions and many more will engage even the most reluctant reader in these high-interest topics, told in lively text alongside detailed photos.
The What’s in My Food? series introduces students to the nutrients inside the foods they eat every day. Readers learn why these nutrients are so important in maintaining health throughout their lives and the role that good nutrition plays in a healthy lifestyle. Each book in the What’s in My Food? series examines one category of nutrient, explaining what it is, how it helps to keep our bodies healthy, where the nutrient can be found in everyday foods and why a balance of nutrients is important.
Our bodies are super machines that keep us moving, learning, and having fun. But how do they work? The secret is inside! Explore different body systems, what they do for us, and how to keep them healthy. Each book pairs colourful illustrations and photographs with engaging text and fun facts.