Diese Autorin versteht das Recherchieren als Schatzsuche, um Fakten zu finden, die vergangene Welten und ferne Orte zum Leben erwecken. Ihre nahezu 100 Biografien, Geschichts- und Sachbücher für junge Leser spiegeln diese Leidenschaft wider. Sie hofft, dass all ihre Werke die Leser dazu anregen, sich selbst an faszinierende Orte unter interessanten Menschen zu versetzen. Ihr Anliegen ist es, dass jedes Buch die Leser auf neue Abenteuer in unserer großen, schönen Welt mitnimmt.
"The Kentucky frontier was a beautiful place, but it was also a dangerous one. Jemima Boone and John Gass often heard wolves howling, bears growling, and snakes slithering through the tall grasses. There was no store, no school, no doctor at Fort Boonesborough. The settlers were on their own to deal with whatever threats arose. On a sunny summer day in July 1776, the crisis they faced was a kidnapping. . . ."--Page 4 of cover
No matter how hard twelve-year-old North Olson tries to do what's right, he can't seem to please his dad. When a major flood threatens to destroy his hometown, North is left in charge of his little sister Rosie. A blizzard blows in and his great-grandmother disappears. Can North find his great-grandmother and keep Rosie safe as the flood waters continue to rise? Will he finally make his dad proud?
"Take an imaginary look into the lives of characters who may have been present when Jesus ministered in Jerusalem. You decide what happens next to the three main characters by making choices what to read next. You can then go back and take another journey to read a new adventure for a different outcome"--
A beehive looks neat from the outside, but have you ever wondered how those busy bees built it? From bird nests to beehives, this illustrated narrative nonfiction series explains how animals use their special skills to make a home that fits their needs. Range maps show where each animal lives and a hands-on activity in each book encourages kids to try the animals' building techniques for themselves. Rabbits dig burrows and hide in them to protect themselves and their young from predators in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Includes a range map and a "Build Like a Rabbit" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources.
A beehive looks neat from the outside, but have you ever wondered how those busy bees built it? From bird nests to beehives, this illustrated narrative nonfiction series explains how animals use their special skills to make a home that fits their needs. Range maps show where each animal lives and a hands-on activity in each book encourages kids to try the animals' building techniques for themselves. A mama orangutan builds a tree nest in a safe place for her and her baby to sleep on in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Includes a range map and a "Build Like an Orangutan" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources.
"This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Full-color photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for other scientists, from Marie Curie's early life and education through the discovery of two new elements and her research with x-rays. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--
Who are some of women who changed the course of history? From freeing slaves to being the first woman in space, these books outline the incredible lives of six women who stood up for what they believed and inspired others to do the same. This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for other African Americans, from Ruby Bridges's early life through her first steps in an integrated school and her struggles against racism. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.
A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. Describes his childhood, when he started playing basketball, and how he got to be an NBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, table of contents, glossary, books, and websites.
This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in the road to change, from Susan B. Anthony's early life as a Quaker through her friendship with Elizabeth Stanton and her work for women's right to vote. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.
"This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Full-color photographs and a timeline depict each step in the road to change, from Malala Yousafzai's early interest in school through her recovery after getting shot in the head and her strong advocacy for education. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--