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Television Then and Now

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503891159

Describes the evolution of television. An introduction explains how television is used and when it came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of television up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Telephones Then and Now

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503891142

Describes the evolution of telephones. An introduction explains how telephones are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of telephones up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Computers Then and Now

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503891135

Describes the evolution of computers. An introduction explains how computers are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of computers up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Venus

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890404

A basic introduction to the planet Venus, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

Uranus

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890398

A basic introduction to the planet Uranus, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

The Sun

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890381

A basic introduction to the sun, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

Saturn

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890374

A basic introduction to the planet Saturn, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

Pluto and other Dwarf Planets

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890367

A basic introduction to dwarf planets, such as Pluto, their sizes, compositions, and places within our solar system.

Neptune

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890350

A basic introduction to the planet Neptune, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

Mercury

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890343

A basic introduction to the planet Mercury, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

Mars

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890336

A basic introduction to the planet Mars, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

Jupiter

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890329

A basic introduction to the planet Jupiter, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

Earth

L. L. Owens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890312

A basic introduction to planet Earth, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.

Influential Women in Space

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890299

Showcases women who have contributed to the science of outer space. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Influential Women in Medicine

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890282

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of medicine. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Influential Women in Engineering

Emma Kaiser (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890268

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of engineering. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Influential Women in Computer Science

Shasta Clinch (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890251

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of computer science. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Turtles

Kathryn Stevens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890244

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet turtle. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Parakeets

Kathryn Stevens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890237

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet parakeet. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Lizards

Kathryn Stevens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890220

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet lizard. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Hermit Crabs

Kathryn Stevens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890213

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hermit crab. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Hamsters

Kathryn Stevens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890206

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hamster. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Fish

Kathryn Stevens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890190

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for pet fish. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Dogs

Kathryn Stevens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890183

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet dog. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.

Cats

Kathryn Stevens (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890176

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet cat. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research.