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Sally M. Walker

    Sally M. Walker verfasst fesselnde Sachbücher für junge Leser, die komplexe wissenschaftliche Konzepte zugänglich und spannend machen. Ihre Arbeit wird für ihre Fähigkeit gelobt, Neugier zu wecken und das Verständnis der Welt durch klare Sprache und überzeugende Erzählungen zu fördern. Walkers Schreiben zielt darauf ab, Kindern eine lebenslange Liebe zum Lernen und Entdecken zu vermitteln.

    Marveling at Minerals
    Figuring Out Fossils
    Jackie Robinson
    Researching Rocks
    Put Levers to the Test
    Shipwreck Search
    • Shipwreck Search

      Discovery of the H. L. Hunley

      5,0(2)Abgeben

      What a discovery! Deep under the Atlantic Ocean, divers found a shipwreck like no other. It was the H. L. Hunley, a submarine that had sunk during the Civil War! A team of scientists from all over the world came to work on the discovery. How would they raise the Hunley from the ocean floor? How would they open the submarine? And what would they find inside?

      Shipwreck Search
    • Put Levers to the Test

      • 40 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden
      5,0(2)Abgeben

      Exploring the concept of levers, this book highlights how everyday tools like hammers, wheelbarrows, and brooms function as simple machines that make tasks easier. It encourages hands-on learning through engaging experiments that allow readers to test and understand the mechanics of levers in a fun and interactive way.

      Put Levers to the Test
    • Researching Rocks

      • 40 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden
      5,0(3)Abgeben

      Rocks can be made of many different minerals. By looking at rocks closely, we can tell where they were formed and what conditions they were created in. How do we know these things? And how do we tell different types of rocks apart? Learn about ways to research rocks and what they can teach us about our world.

      Researching Rocks
    • Jackie Robinson

      • 48 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden
      5,0(1)Abgeben

      The biography details Jackie Robinson's groundbreaking journey as the first African American player in twentieth-century major-league baseball, highlighting his significant accomplishments and the challenges he faced in breaking the color barrier. It explores his impact on the sport and society, showcasing his resilience, talent, and the legacy he left behind.

      Jackie Robinson
    • Figuring Out Fossils

      • 40 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden
      5,0(1)Abgeben

      This book describes the process through which fossils are created, and what we can learn from them.

      Figuring Out Fossils
    • Delving into the captivating realm of minerals, this book uncovers their diverse applications, from the allure of diamonds to the culinary importance of salt. Readers will learn about the composition of minerals and gain skills in mineral identification. This exploration highlights the significance and beauty of these natural resources, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in geology and the practical uses of minerals.

      Marveling at Minerals
    • Set against the backdrop of November 13, 1909, the narrative chronicles the harrowing events of the Cherry Mine fire, where 484 coal miners become trapped underground. As a slow-moving disaster unfolds, the story alternates between the desperate rescue efforts above ground and the miners' struggle for survival in the suffocating darkness. Sally Walker vividly captures the miners' hope and resilience over eight agonizing days, supplemented with archival photographs and documents that enhance this poignant historical account.

      Underground Fire: Hope, Sacrifice, and Courage in the Cherry Mine Disaster
    • Mystery Fish

      • 48 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden
      3,0(1)Abgeben

      The author tells the story of the discovery of and attempt to study the Coelacanth, a fish thought to have become extinct at the same time as the dinosaurs.

      Mystery Fish
    • Studying Soil

      • 40 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden
      3,5(4)Abgeben

      Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how are they made? Explore the amazing world of soil in this book.

      Studying Soil
    • Based on a true story, Fiery Night is a heartwarming, empowering picture book about a little boy's devotion to his pet goat, Willie, and how they gave each other strength during the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Young Justin Butterfield was awakened in the night by neighbors warning his family of the coming fire. The Butterfields did what they could to save their home but eventually had to flee. Justin insisted on taking Willie with them, even though the frightened goat made it more difficult for them to get away quickly. Encouraging and comforting Willie helped bolster Justin's own courage during the family's difficult journey through the burning city.

      Fiery Night: A Boy, His Goat, and the Great Chicago Fire