From design to dedication, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was engineered and built. Featuring over 58,000 Vietnam War soldiers’ names, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial draws millions of people to its reflective black granite wall each year. Elementary readers will learn why this memorial was built, the controversy over Maya Lin’s design, and how it became one of the most visited national monuments in America. A progressive timeline highlights the building sequence, from idea to national landmark.
From design to grand opening, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the One World Trade Center was engineered and built. As the tallest skyscraper in North America, One World Trade Center attracts millions of visitors to its observation deck each year. This Freedom Tower stands for hope in the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Elementary readers will learn how architects designed the tower and how engineers made it one of the safest buildings ever built. A progressive timeline highlights the construction sequence, from idea to national landmark.
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about an orca’s arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about an arctic foxes' arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished skyscraper. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from the design and preparations to the construction and finishing details. A glossary, further resources, author's note, and an index are included.
Readers follow along with a civil engineer as a young girl pretends to be an engineer designing and building a bridge with her father. Includes a glossary of engineering terms and an activity that lets readers practice building skills.
Readers follow along on a day in the life of a librarian as a young girl pretends that the family den is a public library. Includes a glossary of library terms and a library scavenger hunt activity.
Readers follow along on a day in the life of a carpenter as a young girl pretends to be a carpenter while building a cardboard-box fort in the backyard with her brother. Includes a glossary of construction terms and an activity that lets readers practice building skills.
Keep our cars and trucks running smooth! In this book, readers will meet the mechanics who work on vehicles, from cars and trucks to airplanes and big machines. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also includes vocabulary specific to this community helper's job, along with colorful action images.
From design to dedication, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Statue of Liberty was engineered and built. As a symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty once welcomed new immigrants to America. Today, the iron monument attracts millions of people to its island. Elementary readers will learn why France gifted the United States with a statue and how it was built in both countries. A progressive timeline highlights the construction sequence, from idea to national landmark.
From initial design to grand opening, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Gateway Arch was engineered and built. As the tallest arch in the world, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis is an engineering feat. Millions each year travel to the viewing deck on top using the unique tram system. Elementary readers will learn why the “gateway to the west” was built and how engineers designed and constructed it. A progressive timeline highlights the construction sequence, from idea to national landmark.
From design to dedication, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Golden Gate Bridge was engineered and built. Once the world’s longest suspension bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco was an engineering triumph of its time. Elementary readers will learn how engineers designed the bridge and what obstacles construction crews faced. A progressive timeline highlights the building sequence, from idea to national landmark.
From blasting a mountainside to carving four presidents’ heads, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how Mount Rushmore was engineered and built. Tucked away in the South Dakota Black Hills, Mount Rushmore attracts millions of visitors each year. Elementary readers will learn about Gutzom Borglum’s idea and how it was carved from a mountain. A progressive timeline highlights the building sequence, from idea to national landmark.
Describes the Great Wall of China, including how and why it was built, the dynasties behind its construction, what it was used for, and what it’s like today.
Describes the mystery of Machu Picchu, including how and why it was built, the emperor who lived there, why it was abandoned, and what the ruin is like today.
Describes the mysteries behind Stonehenge, including how and why it was built, the people who built it, and what the ruins are like today.
Describes the Taj Mahal, including how and why it was built, how it was ruined and has been restored, and what it is like today.
In Turkeys on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about turkey toms, hens, and poults. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to turkeys' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about turkeys online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Turkeys on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Pigs on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about boars, sows, and piglets. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to pigs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pigs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Pigs on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Sheep on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about rams, ewes, and newborn lambs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to sheep, their appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sheep online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sheep on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Turkeys on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about turkey toms, hens, and poults. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to turkeys' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about turkeys online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Turkeys on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Cows on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about cows and their calves. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to cows' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cows online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cows on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Sheep on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about rams, ewes, and newborn lambs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to sheep, their appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sheep online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sheep on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Ducks on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about drakes, hens, and ducklings. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to ducks' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about ducks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Ducks on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Goats on the Farm, beginning readers will learn about goat bucks, does, and kids. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to goats' appearance, diet, behaviors, and home on the farm. A picture diagram labels the farm animal's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about goats online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Goats on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
