My Chinese New Year

Discover the wonders of the Chinese New Year. No matter what religious festivals a young reader may take part in, they’re sure to love reading about all of the festivals that come to life in this new series. Each title looks at the preparations that go into each festival, what people wear, where it takes place, the food that is eaten, when it happens, who celebrates it, and why it’s celebra…

Tip tip dig dig

A parade of colorful construction vehicles doing their work means plenty of joyful noise! From the crane that lifts, lifts, lifts to the bulldozer that push, push-pushes, to the steamroller that rolls, rolls, rolls, every machine here makes it own special sound. And the surprise ending, when the great big mess on page one becomes a wonderful playground, is sure to leave kids pleased!

George Washington's breakfast

Educational version with glossary, roundtable discussion, about the author, and a poem. A young boy, a descendant of George Washington, learns a multitude of information as he tries to find out exactly what George Washington ate for breakfast...with the challenge from his grandmother that she would fix him that same meal at any time of day if he could find the answer. Appx. 3rd grade level.

People on earth

This is not just another atlas! From the origins of the human species to how much time people around the world spend on holiday; from the relationship between a country's wealth and its types of deadly disease to education rates versus average income; Who We Are And How We Live takes a unique look at our globe. Using innovatively designed maps alongside infographics, graphs and icons, this book…

Amelia Earhart : the pioneering pilot

A wonderful new series of well-told, beautifully illustrated biographies, for children aged 6-9 years, featuring great leaders, heroes, pioneers, inventors and scientists from the past. Each biography tells an exciting story about a real person, that can be read either alone or by a parent or teacher. The colourful artwork will stimulate the imagination and linger in the memory. The biographies…

If you lived at the time of the great San Francisco earthquake

This book takes you to San Francisco, California, shortly before, during, and after April 18, 1906. What would you have done when the quake struck?

Joni : a life of challenge

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781850781035

Collation

28 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

927 SHA

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

- Anything NASCAR is hot, hot, hot! - Solid information with up-to-the-minute graphic appeal. - Series features include photos, diagrams, glossary, and resources. Curriculum Standards: Grades 5-8 Standards for Social Studies Individual Development & Identity - Explore factors that contribute to one's personal identity like interests and abilities. - Analyze a particular event to identify…

A picture book of Amelia Earhart

A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart by David A. Adler tells the story of Amelia Earhart. Beginning with her days as a rough and tumble school girl who wore pants instead of dresses, this picture book goes on to describe how she fell in love with flying and achieved lasting greatness. Covering events from both her personal and professional life, this picture book is an engaging introductory biograp…

Elmer and the birthday quake

Rose and the pink elephants are celebrating Old's one-hundredth birthday. The celebrations take an unexpected turn when Old becomes stranded on a dangerous cliff top. Rose rushes to get help. It sounds like a job for Super El!