Me counting time

How long is a minute? What is a decade? How many decades are in a century? Now with new illustrations by Alex Willmore, Me Counting Time is a playful introduction to the concept of time. When a young boy prepares for his seventh birthday and counts how many years old he is, he begins on an exploration of the many units of time that are a part of everyday life. Fun to read, easy to understand…

A second is a hiccup : a child's book of time

"How long is a second?" "A second is a hiccup--the time it takes to kiss your mom, or jump a rope, or turn around." The newest book by acclaimed picture-book creators Hazel Hutchins and Kady McDonald Denton explains units of time in imaginative terms children can understand: A second lasts as long as a hiccup; a week is seven sleeps; and a year is the time it takes to grown into new shoes! A…

My first picture book of telling the time

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0861630440

Collation

18 pages : illustration ; 31 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

529 CLO

World of science

World of Science brings a fresh and engaging approach to all aspects of the subject while a section of practical activities and experiments makes the application of science fun and accessible. Its a great help for kid's school project work and home reference.

How science works

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780895773821

Collation

192 pages : illustration ; 28 cm

Series Title

Reader's digest

Call Number

500 HAN

The sky's the limit : stories of discovery by women and girls

They study the night sky, watch chimpanzees in the wild, & dig up ancient clay treasures. They search the beach for rare fossils, photograph old rock carvings, explore the hazards of lead poisoning, & wander into dark caves. Young & old, they are women & girls who discover 70-million-year-old sea lizards, the origins of counting & writing, Stone Age cave art, mysterious matter in the universe, …

Fly with the birds : a word and rhyme book

A first vocabulary book for small children follows a young girl through the day, from early in the morning until late at night, as she takes part in a variety of familiar activities and imaginative escapades.

National government

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781432927080

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 27 cm

Series Title

Kid's Guide to Government

Call Number

320 GIE

Monarchy

Monarchy is a form of government in which a hereditary ruler serves as head of state, typically for life. Monarchies have existed since the dawn of human civilization. But while the kings and queens, emperors and empresses of the past wielded broad (and often absolute) power, many of today's monarchs perform ceremonial functions only. This book examines the various forms that monarchy has taken…

What is a government?

Full-color images and clear, easy-to-follow text help deliver the meanings and messages behind all aspects of American government, from its origins in the Constitution to citizens' civil rights.