Shalini Saxena
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Voting may not be a legal obligation, but it is certainly one of the most important privileges citizens of a democracy have. Serving as a primer on civic engagement, this lively volume teaches readers about the basics of the electoral process—from registration to casting a ballot—in the United States. Readers will learn about the different types of elections, what campaigns are, and how ordinary citizens can effect change. Guiding questions invite...
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Few author-illustrators share Mo Willems' keen insight into the minds of young children. Dubbed the "master of the doodle," Willems inspires his readers to laugh and think, and perhaps most importantly, to express themselves creatively. Chronicling Willems' life and development as an illustrator and storyteller, this lively volume provides insight into his whimsical sensibility and demonstrates that hard work can be fun if you love what you do. In...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Nero was the ruthless ruler who 'fiddled while Rome burned'or was he? The fifth Roman emperor's reputation is unsavory at best. However, in this detailed biography, Nero's reign is thoroughly examined, casting doubt on some of the criticisms of the leader."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The remarkable Cheyenne have adapted to many changes throughout their history. In the 1700s, they shifted from an agricultural lifestyle to one focusing on hunting buffalo on the Great Plains. They had to adapt again in the 1870s after they were forced onto reservations. Readers will be introduced to the rich culture of the Northern and Southern Cheyenne through fascinating facts about their language, tribal societies, traditional clothing, and life...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"American goldfinches are much beloved across North America, as evidenced by their status as state bird of Iowa, New Jersey, and Washington. These acrobatic little creatures seem to bounce through the air, making them a popular subject for backyard bird watchers. The narrator of this fun journal-styled volume offers a wealth of information about these little yellow-feathered birds as well as how readers can observe their behaviors for themselves....
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing ; in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Few author-illustrators share Mo Willems' keen insight into the minds of young children. Dubbed the "master of the doodle, Willems inspires his readers to laugh and think, and perhaps most importantly, to express themselves creatively. Chronicling Willems' life and development as an illustrator and storyteller, this lively volume provides insight into his whimsical sensibility and demonstrates that hard work can be fun if you love what you do. In...
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Given the vastness of the universe, it is not difficult to imagine the possibility of life-even intelligent life-beyond Earth. Yet whether any extraterrestrial beings have ever made contact with us and if any evidence of this contact exists, remains widely debated. Evaluating tales of alien encounters and UFO sightings with a critical eye, this absorbing volume considers the possibility of extraterrestrial life by carefully separating scientific fact...
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"After leading the Seattle Seahawks to their crushing Super Bowl XLVIII defeat of the Denver Broncos--and their veteran quarterback Peyton Manning--during his second NFL season, Russell Wilson proved himself to be a powerhouse on the football field. Attaching himself to a host of causes, including bullying and domestic violence, the upstart quarterback has also become a formidable force for good off the field. This exciting volume chronicles how Wilson...
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Auroras -- the dancing lights that most often grace the night skies of the North and South Poles -- look like magnificent kaleidoscopes of light and color to the naked eye. This absorbing volume breaks down this breathtaking phenomenon, using it to introduce elementary readers to the basics of magnetism and atmospheric science. The narrative carefully explains how the Earth's poles and atmosphere affect solar wind and describes how similar dazzling...
Author
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
There are over 600 muscles in the human body that we can strengthen, stretch, flex, or simply leave alone. Whether we use them consciously or not, muscles work to protect our bones and keep our blood flowing. In this volume, readers will learn about the different kinds of muscle and why muscles are so essential to everything we do-from eating to smiling to mastering a sport. Labeled diagrams complement text and highlight important muscles in the body,...
15) Whirlpools
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Whirlpools, swirling vortexes in the ocean sometimes capable of capsizing entire ships, have long been featured in legend as the work of sea monsters or as gateways to other worlds. We now know that they are normal oceanic currents, usually caused by tides. This attractive volume concisely examines the natural and human-made conditions that create whirlpools, eddies, and more, providing a window into the field of oceanography for an elementary audience"--Amazon.com....