One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixt…
This book follows the life of a newborn tadpole as it grows up into a frog, facing the dangers of the pond along the way.
This is a great book that keeps excited children happily occupied during the weeks before Christmas. By following the really simple step-by-step instructions, even young children will be able to achieve some amazing results. A pop-up polar bear card, a hand-print angel and snowmen paper chains are among the fun, festive projects included.
Full of facts and feelings about the real world, these picture books encourage children to think, feel, imagine and wonder as they learn.
Takes you on a journey to the far wild north, to the Yukon territory of north-western Canada, and meet one of the world's most magnificent, yet misunderstood, creatures: the wolf. This non-fiction picture-book includes an accompanying CD, in which actor Stephen Tompkinson explores the wonderful world of wolves through information, music and story.
Full of facts and feelings about the real world, this picture book aims to encourage children to think, feel, imagine and wonder as they learn.
Get ready to discover how plants work - from germination to photosynthesis - with amazing illustrations, cutaway views, magnified insets and detailed photographs.
Amazing Gorillas! is the third paperback title in this exciting series of non–fiction I Can Read Books that features kids' favorite animals and spectacular photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, one of the world's oldest and most respected wildlife conservation organizations. This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children age…
Ponies is replete with brilliant photographs and catchy content that will both teach and entertain. Children will be captivated as they watch a brand new baby foal walk within minutes of being born then quickly turn into one of the most graceful animals on Earth. Like all of our level 1 readers written by skilled children's books authors, this title invites kids to learn more about their favori…
Dolphins are fascinating creatures of the sea! They're designed to be intelligent, inquisitive, and compassionate. Their slender bodies and pointed noses combined with the ability to swim gracefully and communicate effectively make these mammals one of the most loved animals in the natural world.