Bøger af Lisa J. Amstutz

This full-color book of marvelous mammals?provides 30 hands-on activities to give interested children an overview of the wide varieties of mammals in their world How big is a blue whale? Why does a sloth crawl from the safety of a tree to the ground once a week? How does a vampire bat feed? Young nature enthusiasts will find answers to these questions and learn all sorts of fascinating facts about mammals in this full-color, interactive book. Mammal Mania explores what makes mammals unique, as well as their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs. Readers will learn to build a squirrel feeder, write a putrid poem, make an animal tracking station, and much more. Thirty hands-on activities promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. <hr> Young Naturalists is a kid-friendly series that introduces zoology and botany for upper elementary and middle-grades readers.

"Describes methods of entertainment before the invention of the television including radio dramas and moving pictures. Includes fun facts and a "Blast from the Past" special feature"--

Young readers will learn how scientists use microscopes and magnifying glasses to make close-up observations.

Young readers will learn how scientists use rulers and tape measures to observe and measure length and height.

How heavy is it? Young readers will learn how scientists use scales and balances to observe and measure weight.

Readers will enjoy watching the animals interact in their natural habitats and notice first-hand how different physical features help animals in their environments.

How have turtle shells and dandelion seeds helped to make us safer? There's no limit to the inspiration of the great outdoors. Learn about some of the best safety innovations that have been inspired by the natural world.

Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about amphibians in this colorful, interactive resource. Readers will explore the major amphibian groups-frogs, salamanders, and caecilians- including their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs, and will learn about slime, venom, hibernation, and much more. Amazing Amphibians gives a full-color overview of amphibian life history, highlights a number of fascinating species, and explains characteristics of amphibians, such as egg-laying, metamorphosis, and ectothermy. With encouragement to "e;Try This,"e; "e;Look For,"e; and "e;Listen For,"e; kids participate in 30 hands-on activities that promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. This useful resource includes a glossary of scientific terms, a list of amphibian orders, and a teacher's guide to initiate classroom discussion. Did you know . . .Goliath frogs can grow to 6½ pounds and jump 10 feet in a single leap?The mudpuppy, a species of salamander, gets its name from the doglike barking sound it makes when out of the water?The North American wood frog can survive brutal winters, even after it has frozen solid?

Early readers will discover fields of wheat, corn, potatoes and other crops in Plants on the Farm. Vibrant photos and levelled text work together to introduce children to common crops, how those crops grow and what types of products can be made from them.

Buildings on the Farm takes beginning readers on a tour of a farmyard. They'll see the barn, the stables, machine sheds and more. Levelled text describes how all the buildings are used and the part they play in farm life.

"Explores how the Internet of Things works, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work related to the IoT"--

"Explores how brain-computer interfaces work, walking readers through the history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries, as well as the challenges scientists currently face. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and two "Scientist Bio" features highlighting people who've done important work creating BCIs"--

Whether they have fur, no fur, or even scales, pets are always a hit among the youngest readers, and this set has all the basics covered! Each pet's appearance, behaviour and special talents are discussed. With simple vocabulary and a strong photo-text match, beginner readers are bound to have success with these approachable books.

Out with the old and in with the new! It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.

Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by topics such as habitat, anatomy and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-colour photos and concise, factual text.

Woof! Woof! Dogs make fun pets. Some are tiny and some are tall. Some have curly hair and others have straight hair. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behaviour and abilities of pet dogs, and discover why these playful pals make amazing pets.

Meow! Meow! Cats make fun pets. Some have short hair and some have long hair. Some have flat noses and others have stubby tails. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behaviour and abilities of pet cats, and discover why these curious creatures make amazing pets.

Squeak! Tiny hamsters make fun pets. Some have a solid colour and others have three different colours. Some have short tails and others have long tails. Young readers will learn about the appearance and behaviour of hamsters, and discover why these curious rodents make great pets.

It's time to celebrate Hanukkah! Light the menorah. Sing songs and eat tasty treats. During Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, Jews remember a war they won. This allowed them to freely practise their beliefs.

"Why do tigers have stripes? How do their claws help them hunt? Discover the answers to these questions and learn other fascinating facts about tigers' habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior."--

It's time to celebrate Ramadan. For one month, Muslims don't eat or drink for most of the day. They pray and help the poor. Muslims focus on being thankful during this important Islamic holiday.

It's time to celebrate Christmas. There's so much to do! Make Christmas cake and decorate the Christmas tree. Have dinner with your family. Exchange presents. This important Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Hop, hop, hop! Grasshoppers are great jumpers. But that's not all they do. Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and bright, close-up photos. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.