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Spotlight on the Philippines - Children's Literature
Comprehensive information about the geography and culture of the Philippines is covered. Topics include: Philippine facts, the main cities, The Ring of Fire, animals on land, and religions of the country. Colored illustrations, including maps, sidebars, and photographs with captions,… View →
Natural Disasters: Moving Earth - Children's Literature
The “Science of Catastrophe” series uses science to explain what happened in different disasters and excels in being accurate and readable. The series also has artistic illustrations and detailed diagrams of the science involved and the price is affordable. Reading about… View →
Is our weather getting worse? - Children's Literature
This book, designed for elementary-school guided reading groups, focuses on climate change and how it may affect weather in the future. Each two-page spread addresses a single topic, ranging from a depiction of scientists studying layers of ice and soil to determine ancient weather… View →
The Jonas Brothers - Children's Literature
A tribute to the three Jonas Brothers with facts and photographs makes up this nonfiction entry in the “Superstars!” series. It begins with a summary of the accomplishments of the band. It tells about how they are known for their wholesome lifestyles, and the fact that they… View →
Visit Egypt! - Children's Literature
One of titles in the “Crabtree Connections” series, this book engages readers with colorful photos and maps. The text likewise engages with a lively guide book format that will excite kids by making them feel like they are planning a trip to the country of Egypt. Laidlaw… View →
Green Ways of Getting Around: Careers in Transportation - Children's Literature
One of eight in the “Green-Collar Careers” series, this title focuses on careers in the transportation industry. The five chapters utilize a magazine-like layout with multiple color photos and illustrations that will appeal to upper elementary and middle school students. The… View →
Area - Children's Literature
“My Path to Math” is a multi-volume series of which this title is a part. The book’s purpose is to make math concepts easy to understand, and this book does not do a good job. In spite of the language level (which appears appropriate) and the order of presentation, and… View →
Natural Disasters: Violent Weather - Children's Literature
The “Science of Catastrophe” series uses science to explain what happens in different disasters and excels in being accurate and readable and the price is affordable. The series has beautiful illustrations and detailed diagrams of the science involved. For example, diagrams… View →
Final Campaigns of the Civil War - Children's Literature
Students of the Civil War are sometimes amazed by the fact that Confederate armies fought so effectively for so long and then simply crumbled in the final weeks of the war. In reality, despite the valor and elan of Confederate soldiers, the material mismatch that lay at the heart of the… View →
Technology in the Ancient World - Children's Literature
Reading this title in the “Life in the Ancient World” makes you realize how much was known in ancient times and how much was lost when these civilizations crumbled. Looking at the Roman Aqueducts which more than 2000 years later can still carry water is amazing and learning… View →
Government in the Ancient World - Children's Literature
Some of the names of rulers in the ancient world may be familiar like Alexander the Great and Hammurabi while others will be new including some famous women like Empress Wu in China and Hatshepsut in Egypt. The structure of society and the form of leadership is discussed for the world… View →
What Is the Rock Cycle? - Children's Literature
Rocks start out as molten magma inside the Earth, and the rock cycle often starts with a volcano. As magma cools and turns solid, igneous rocks are created. As nature wears away at the rocks, bits of sediment drop off. As layers of sediment build up, sedimentary rocks are created.… View →