Kids learn the history of ancient civilizations including the art, religion, architecture and culture. Who built the first cities? Did people really fight wild animals? Who developed the most effective weapons? Who had the worst punishments? Find the answers to these and other intriguing questions while you explore the great civilizations of the past. 40 pages, softcover, written by Madgwick, recommended for 4th-6th grade.
Preschool science projects and activity books make great supplements to homeschool or classroom science lessons. Superbly detailed drawings capture the elusive frog in its watery realm as it catches its prey with a sticky tongue, feeds its young, and leaps from place to place to escape from predators. 32 pages, softcover, written by Sally Tagholm and illustrated by Bert Kitchen. These preschool science books and activities ...
Preschool science projects and activity books provide great teaching resources. Down among the weeds and pebbles of the river bed, the otter is swimming home. Fast as a fish, nimble as an eel, she moves with joy through the water. Like the otter itself, the text of this informative story moves with poetic grace, offering children a privileged look at the life of this appealing and elusive riverbank animal. Discover how long it can stay under water before coming up for air, how its webbed feet and long sleek body make it such a rapid swimmer, and how it keeps its ...
Preschool science projects and activity books make great supplements to homeschool or classroom science lessons. Caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly -- follow the metamorphosis of this familiar backyard creature as it evolves into a delicate flying insect. 32 pages, hardcover, written by Judy Allen, recommended for pre k-3rd grade. These preschool science books and ...
Preschool science projects and activity books make great supplements to homeschool or classroom science lessons. Do not go where humans go. You could get squashed. You move too slowly to get out of the way. Watch out for that giant foot! Be careful of the poison in the garden! When you look at life from the perspective of a small mollusk, the backyard suddenly becomes a daunting place. A young snail faces many challenges as it tries to grow safely into an adult, while continuing on its daily quest for food. All the facts a young child needs to understand the life ...
Learn the history of the ancient Aztecs, Incas and Mayan Indians in these colorfully illustrated books. Take a close-up look at the great dynasties and civilizations of North, Central, and South America, but remember to pay attention to the sightseer tips -- you don't want to become a human sacrifice. 32 pages, hardcover, written by Nicholson
These ballet school instruction books are perfect for extra ballet practice at home or as a gift to inspire any young dancer. Written by a former member of The Royal Ballet company, this book offers a true insider's view of absolutely everything a budding balletomane wants to know about dance from the costumes, the steps, the choreographers, and the dance companies to what it's like in a class, a rehearsal and a performance. The illustrations --luscious and atmospheric -- thrill and inspire. Also a terrific reference, this book provides detailed coverage of the ...
Ballet school instruction books help kids discover the world of ballet and dance. Any child who’s been dazzled by dance will treasure The Best Book of Ballet. Lavishly illustrated in full color, this information-packed book offers a behind-the-scenes look at ballet, and shows aspiring dancers the fascinating, elegant world of dance. The Best Book of Ballet takes readers from ballet school, where they’ll learn basic steps and techniques, to the stage, where they’ll learn how a performance is created. Along the way, the detailed text and ...
Help kids discover farm and wildlife animals by teaching with these science books. Young big cat lovers with a lion's appetite need hunt no further for all the facts and illustrations about their favorite feline predators. Evocative text and specially commissioned artwork give the young reader a fascinating insight into the secretive and stealthy world of big cats, from the leopard storing food up a tree and the Indian tiger keeping cool in water, to the jaguar catching a turtle, and the cheetah proving it is the fastest animal on earth. The double-page spreads ...
Children explore the fascinating world of insects with these colorful fact-filled insect study books. Here's a worm's-eye view of a multitude of marching legs, scary-looking pincers, and fast-flying wings. Each colorful double-page spread provides a close-up look at the activities of a host of creepy characters in a wide variety of habitats, while informative captions detail everything from the feeding habits of leaf-cutter ants to the body features of beetles, scorpions, butterflies, and more. Kids will delight in the vivid, realistic illustrations and lively ...
These colorful, fact-filled books about horses provide information about different horse breeds and how to care for them. Saddle up and get ready to head down the trail with dozens of adorable ponies in this information-packed picture book. A foal trotting alongside its mother and the exciting action of ponies jumping at a show are some of the large, colorful scenes for doting pony enthusiasts to pore over. The complete pony universe is covered - the markings, the breeds, making friends with your pony, daily tasks in the stable, and learning to ride. The text, ...
These childrens science books make a great teaching resource with full color illustrations and fact filled lessons about astronomy and our solar system. Join the crew and find out how rockets, probes, telescopes, and space shuttles work! Discover the incredibly diverse challenges that can be met by modern satellites! This colorful book introduces young readers to the amazing variety of spaceships past, present, and ready to blast off into the future. Full color illustrations, clear captions, combined with a simple, descriptive text will help kids to discover the ...
These colorful, fact-filled history books help kids learn about trains and their impact on the world. All aboard for a riveting ride along the rails! Tracks and smokestacks, signals and steam trains, engineers and diesels - all the details that thrill young train enthusiasts are here in this information-packed picture book. With its action-oriented text, detailed, full-color spreads and step-by-step illustrations, this book takes a trip aboard trains from all over the world, and every period of railroad history. Realistic art shows the fascinating detail behind ...
These Medieval history books provide great supplemental teaching resources for classroom or homeschool history curriculums or unit studies. Magnificent, detailed illustrations bring history to life in this all encompassing castle tour that covers everything from the majestic splendour of the great halls to the hardships of living in a feudal society. A gatefold opens up to an amazing cutaway view of the castle--both inside and out--to allow the reader a up-close view of all the rooms and people going about their everyday tasks. Includes an illustrated glossary ...
Both novice and expert players can learn to play chess better with these chess strategy books. Find out how much fun and how simple chess can be with this full color 64 page guide. Geared toward both the beginner and the chess aficionado, International Grandmaster Daniel King shows you how to play the game and how to emerge victorious. State-of-the-art diagrams and illustrations guide beginning players through basic rules and moves, while puzzles, training exercises and strategy tips help more experienced players to improve their game. Everything from how to set ...
Nursery rhymes provide fun childrens reading literature which can help facilitate preschool development. This sumptuous compendium offers a mix of more than 100 best-loved and less-familiar rhymes, lullabies, tongue twisters, riddles, and songs, gathered from near and far. Parents and educators will appreciate the unique organization by age-level -- from baby to toddler to school age child -- ensuring their read-aloud selections will always be just right for their growing listeners. Exquisitely illustrated in glowing pastel hues and watercolor washes, this ...
These childrens insect study books provide a great supplement to any classroom or homeschool science curriculum. The enticing questions -- Why do glowworms glow? Which insects wear armor? Why do bees dance? -- will amaze, amuse, and inspire any child who is fascinated by bugs. 32 pages,hardcover, written by Amanda O'Neill. Learn entomology with these childrens insect study books designed to ...
These colorful, fact-filled books about ocean life provide excellent teaching resources. Are there mountains under the sea? - What is a coral reef? and Which fish have headlights? are among the questions answered about things that live in the sea. 32 pages, hardcover, written by Anita Ganeri. Kids can learn oceanography with these ocean life lesson plan books for kids designed to help with ...
Childrens biographies make a great addition to any reading or literature curriculum. The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt traces the life of the former First Lady from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II. A Newberry Honor Book. 208 pages, hardcover, written by Russell Freedman, recommended for 4th-6th grade.
Kids learn the history of ancient civilizations including the art, religion, architecture and culture. Take a boat trip down ancient Egypt’s crocodile-infested Nile river or a chariot ride through ancient Rome, circa. a.d. 128, and don’t forget to make the customary sacrifice at the altar outside the door before entering the Parthenon in ancient Greece. And, above all, try to avoid becoming a human sacrifice yourself if you dare visit the Aztec temple in Tenochtitlan! Written and organized in the style of a travel guide, this book takes the reader on ...
Learning colors and shapes helps preschool kids on their way to learning early math skills. Recognizing colors is an essential early skill, and this book’s bright, colorful images, clear captions, and stimulating questions help encourage young children to develop basic concepts of shape, color, and appearance. First Color Book is the ideal companion to the First Word Book, First Number Book, and First Shape Book. First Color Book: • Shows clearly how primary colors can be mixed to create more complex colors • Includes introductory tips for parents • Includes
These preschool math activities provide excellent teaching resources for homeschool and classroom teachers. This fun first number book is a perfect introduction for toddlers to the exciting world of numbers and basic mathematical concepts, and companion to the award-winning First Word Book. After guiding the child through the numbers up to twenty, the book progresses to shape, size, and measurement exercises. Packed full of interactive games and puzzles, the First Number Book encourages children to take an active interest in, and practice newly acquired math and ...
These colorful, interactive books help toddlers and preschool kids learn their colors and shapes. This delightful early learning book is the perfect way to introduce young children to basic concepts of shape, size, and appearance. The colorful images, clear captions, and probing questions will encourage children to develop early learning skills. Packed with fun and colorful games and puzzles, the First Shape Book is guaranteed to become a firm favorite on every bookshelf, encouraging children to take an active interest in their surroundings. By becoming familiar ...
These kindergarten sight words and preschool flashcards make great teaching resources for classroom and homeschool. First Words introduces toddlers to commonly-used three-letter words. It is an ideal first book for children who are learning to read and who are beginning to associate words with familiar objects. 12 pages, boardbook, written by Mandy Stanley, recommended from birth to pre k. Preschool education starts with learning to read. Teachers and parents can help toddlers and preschool kids learn to read with these books; recommended ...
Kids discover how the history of airplanes and flight have changed modern society and business. Prepare to scramble! From man's first attempts at flight to the exploits of the space shuttle and the elusive stealth bomber, this is a generously illustrated compendium of the world of flight. Flight not only gives aspiring young pilots an insider's look at aircraft and how they have evolved, but also explores the role of aircraft in the history of warfare and civil aviation. Detailed artwork brings to life all kinds of aircraft from wide-body jetliners to ...
These physics science project books provide hands-on experiments for classroom or homeschool science teachers. Forces and Motion explores gravity, friction, centrifugal force, and the underlying laws of physics that help machines work. Simple machines such as levers and pulleys, floating and sinking, springs, elastic, and flying machines are all investigated in fun, hands-on experiments that make it easy for anyone to become a rocket scientist! , 40 pages, softcover, written by Sarah Angliss, recommended for 3rd-5th grade.
Colorful illustrations and interesting facts help kids learn to identify horse breeds and basic horse care and training. Here’s a wealth of information about different horses and ponies, their origins, types, colors, and markings. Complemented by crisp color photographs, the text points out the differences between a Thoroughbred and a half-bred horse, describes the amazing variety of horse and pony breeds, and details many distinctive facial and other markings. Whether it’s an Appaloosa or an Andalusian, a Clydesdale or a Connemara, young horse-lovers ...
These preschool math activities provide excellent teaching resources for homeschool and classroom teachers. I Can Count 1 to 10 is a structured counting program designed to provide a fun and accessible introduction to counting and mastering a variety of early numeracy skills. Games such as finding and counting pairs help kids develop a basis for understanding the concept of number. Choose a card from one of the stacks. Count the objects, familiar shapes, or colors, then flip the card over to check the correct answer. Durable double-spiral binding keeps parts from ...
Preschool science projects and activity books provide great teaching resources. Favorite questions such as “Why do I get hiccups?,” “What makes me sneeze?,” and “What is sleepwalking?” are answered in this lively look at the human body. 32 pages, softcover, written by Brigid Avison. These preschool science books and activities introduce kids to the wonders of science with colorful pictures, facts and activity projects. Preschool Science teachers can use these books for activities or to develop lesson ...
Kids learn about the art, religion, history, architecture and culture of ancient Greece. Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading. 32 pages,hardcover, written by Fiona MacDonald. Learn about ancient Greece and the history of ancient Greek art, theater, Olympic games, music and more. This ancient Greece history ...
Preschool science projects and activity books make great supplements to homeschool or classroom science lessons. Insatiable young oceanographers will discover amazing facts in this compendium of marine questions and answers. 32 pages, softcover, written by Anita Ganeri. These preschool science books and activities introduce kids to the wonders of science with colorful pictures, facts and activity projects. Preschool
Vivid illustrations by noted artist Victor Ambrus brings to life this new retelling of Paris' doomed love for Helen and the years of siege that roiled the ancient city of Troy. This hardcover book, 96 pages, was written by Nick McCarty. Learn about ancient Greece and the history of ancient Greek art, theater, Olympic games, music and more. This Greek history book presents ancient Greece for kids with colorful pictures and in-depth commentary.
The history of inventions come to life with colorful illustrations and stories of pioneers of discovery. When was the first skyscraper built? How did we discover how to keep food fresh? Who created the world's first computer game? Find the answer to these and other intriguing questions in this entertaining and informative title. 40 pages, softcover, written by Madgwick, recommended for 4th-6th grade. ...
These human anatomy lessons make a great teaching resource to supplement to any science curriculum. This informative and activity-filled reference introduces younger children to human biology in a lively and accessible way. The book's thematic structure makes it easy for young readers to understand the various systems and organs that make up the body. Dozens of activities and experiments, including - Keeping a food diary (to analyze diet) - provide children with the opportunity to reinforce newly learned information. Full-color spreads address the questions that ...
Childrens bibles and bible story books bring the bible to life with simple language any child can follow and understand. The Kingfisher Children's Bible brings Bible stories and events memorably to life for all the family to share. With beautiful, full-color illustrations on every spread and dynamic retellings that will appeal to children, this volume contains over 100 stories and summaries from the Old and New Testaments. The amazing breadth of the Old Testament is visited in great detail, from Genesis to Jonah and from David and Goliath to the prophets Isaiah, ...
Colorful childrens bible story books are a great way for kids to learn bible stories they will remember for a lifetime. This charming collection offers young children an introduction to the treasures of the Bible. Ann Pilling has retold twenty-one stories from the Old and New Testaments with warmth and inspiration. Each story is accompanied by poems and prayers, making this the perfect book for bedtime.
Kids learn the history of ancient civilizations including the art, religion, architecture and culture. What was the Black Death? Who fought in the Hundred Years' War? What do people mean by the Counter-Reformation? With its simple chronological and thematic arrangement, The Concise Kingfisher History Encyclopedia puts the whole of history, and the legacy of human civilization - from the Ice Age to the Information Age - at the fingertips of today's children. Divided into ten clearly defined time periods (from 40,000 B.C.Ð to the present day), The Kingfisher ...
Using world atlas books to learn US and world geography will help kids develop a greater interest and awareness of the world around them. Climb aboard for an exciting and educational journey around the world with this information-packed atlas! Journey from continent to continent with the help of state-of-the art maps that depict in extraordinary detail each country's topography, cities, borders, and other features. Locator maps for each continent and country provide a clear global perspective. Succinct text, hundreds of photographs and illustrations, and ...
Diagrams and illustrations in these colorful lessons help with teaching human anatomy. This informative and activity-filled reference introduces younger children to human biology in a lively and accessible way. The book's thematic structure makes it easy for young readers to understand the various systems and organs that make up the body. 112 pages, softcover, written by Richard Walker. These human anatomy books and software include diagrams and illustrations to present an atlas of the human body, including human skeleton, muscle anatomy, ...
These childrens science books make a great teaching resource with full color illustrations and fact filled lessons about astronomy and our solar system. Join the crew, and prepare to explore the galaxy. This colorful book introduces young readers to the amazing world of space, space travel, and the vehicles we use to explore it. Large, colorful spreads with action-oriented text reveal the answers every young child wants to know, including why the moon seems to change shape, and how spaceships work. Packed with information and detailed pictures, this book makes an ...
These colorful, fact-filled history books help kids learn about the Italian renaissance and its impact on European culture. You will need a reliable travel guide if you are to visit Paris in 1789. It's an exciting and dangerous time. Since the storming of the Bastille in July, control over Paris has slipped from King Louis XVI's grasp, and a full-fledged revolution is just around the corner. Checking under the heading "Accommodation," you'll find that while there are many rooms available for rent, it would be preferable to stay with someone wealthy enough to ...
Toddler and preschool kids learn basic math and reading skills with these educational games and activities. Here's the essential guide to help parents, and anyone who spends much time with toddlers to ten-year-olds, organize every aspect of successful parties, whether for a birthday, halloween or any other festive occasion. Practical yet fun ideas illustrated with hundreds of colorful step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions cover partytime from the planning stage, to invitations parents and kid can make together, and going-home presents. Tested ...
These colorful bird photos and facts make a great supplement to childrens science curriculums. Why do birds sit on their eggs?, Why do Peacocks show off?, and Why are many birds in danger? are among the fine-feathered questions answered in this eagle-eyed look at the world of birds. 32 pages, hardcover, written by Angela Wilkes, recommended for ages 4-8. Learn ornithology with these bird guide books designed to help with general study of birds as well as bird identification.
Help kids discover farm and wildlife animals by teaching with these science books. Children will discover the answers to such questions as Why is a whale a mammal?, What does a kangaroo carry in its pouch?, and What do hippos eat? as they learn about the distinctive traits these mammals share. 32 pages, hardcover, written by Bruce. Learn about mammals and mammalogy with these colorful, fact-filled childrens animal books; ideal for classroom or home school science lessons about animal life.
These colorful, fact-filled books present lessons about ecosystems and ecology for children. Why is seaweed slimy? and What lives in a rock pool? are some of the questions answered in this informative and appealing investigation of life at the seashore. 32 pages, hardcover, written by Angela Wilkes. Study ecology with these colorful kids books covering ecosystems such as ...
Fourteen tales from the magical land of Camelot -- stories about the Round Table, the doomed love of Lancelot and Guinevere, the quest of for the Holy Grail, the magic of Merlin and the treachery of Morgan le Fay -- are sure to capture the imaginations of young readers. Atmospheric illustrations by Alan Baker depict the medieval times. This paperback book, 96 pages, was written by Robin Lister.
These colorful, fact-filled history books help kids learn about the Vikings and their daring adventures. Cruise the Scandinavian fjords and rivers - and visit a Viking settlement in North America - in this historical travel guide to the Norse civilization of northern Europe. 32 pages, hardcover, written by Julie Ferris. Learn Viking history with this in-depth study of their lives including the mighty Viking ships, their smaller Viking boats, Viking ...
World War 2 history books make a great lesson supplement to a history curriculum or unit study as an added resource for classroom or home school teachers. From Hitler's rise to power to the Japanese surrender on the deck of the Missouri in 1945, World War II is brought into sharp focus in this dramatic book. Over a third of World War II consists of eyewitness accounts, as Sulzberger emphasizes the people involved in this historic event--the leaders, the victims, and the fighters. 384 pages, softcover, written by C.L. Sultzberger. World war 2
Physics science project books help children learn about physics as they study forces, motion and radiant energy. Making a periscope, a rainbow, a sound cannon, and musical instruments can be both fun and educational as children explore the properties of light and sound. 32 pages, softcover, written by David Glover.
Discover the cause behind the earths ever-changing weather with these books for children. Filled with information about each element of our changing weather, including what clouds tell us about the weather, why there are different seasons, what causes hurricanes and tornadoes, how to make a sundial, and more. 32 pages, softcover, written by Barbara Taylor.
Using world atlas books to learn US and world geography will help kids develop a greater interest and awareness of the world around them. Youngsters will embark on an exciting and educational journey of the United States through the pages of this information-packed atlas. Over 250 full-color photos and drawings illuminate the informative text. A double-page spread is devoted to each state, featuring information on each state's geography, history, major cities, people, industry, and agriculture. A fact box offers important statistics and shows each state flower, ...
