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The Algonquin Visit the Canadian woodlands.Discover the history, culture, and modern day life of this Native American people. Learn about their traditions, values, and hopes for the future.Colorful photographs, maps, and historical drawings illustrate this book. In Natalie's other books about Native American peoples in this "First Reports" series, she invites readers to visit the mesas of the Southwest to learn about the Hopi. A visit to the icy Arctic introduces readers to the Inuit. And in a visit to the deserts and mountains of the Southwest, readers learn about the Navaho people. The Hopi The Inuit The Navajo |
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Jack the Ripper A series of brutal murders took place in England in 1888. The identity of the killer, nicknamed Jack the Ripper, remains one of the greatest mysteries in the history of crime. It is a case that haunts us. Was the Ripper mad or sane? Was his motive hatred or love? And does today's science hold the answers? This book depicts the dramatic unfolding of the case and the range of informed opinions about it. |
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Satellites and the Global Positioning System Learn about the machines that now circle high above us. Locate important facts about a new "constellation in the sky"—the Global Positioning System. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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Sinking and Floating Why do some heavy things float? Why do some lightweight things sink? These seemingly dense questions have answers that will leave you feeling buoyant and ship-shape. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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Wind A kite dances in the sky. Snowy blasts blow your hat away! Learn about the wonders of wind—how it helps at work and play, how it affects earth and animals, and how its towers and storms cause harm that sometimes may be avoided. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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How Scientists Work Does talking to plants help them grow? Learn how scientists would work to answer this question and others. Discover how scientists examine the world around us as well as mysteries less easily seen. Photographs illustrate this chapter book. |
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A Hospital How is a hospital like a small city? Whose helping hands take people from sickness to health? Find the answers in this chapter book, which also looks at a hospital's tools and machines. |
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Saving Money Were there really buried treasures? What is the difference between saving and investing? Learn the history of saving money, and explore its future in this easily-read chapter book. Color photographs illustrate the text. |
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Spending Money When is something too expensive? Learn why and how people spend money, and explore other choices that can be made. Color photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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Earning Money Earning money doesn't have to be hard work! Learn how people can enjoy their jobs, and explore the different ways and reasons kids earn money around the world. Color photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. |
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All About Money Shells, feathers, and even salt have beens used as money! Learn the history of money and explore its future in this easily-read chapter book. Color photographs illustrate the text. |
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Christmas Red poinsettia and greeen ivy — why do they "spell" Christmas? Discover the origins of this holiday and how other cultures celebrate it. Learn the symbolism and significance of common holiday traditions. Photographs illustrate this easily-read chapter book. In other Natalie's other holiday books in this "Let's See" series, you will find answers to these questions: How did jack-o-lanterns become part of Halloween? Glowing candles and spinning tops—why are they important during Hanukkah?When did parades become part of St. Patrick's Day fun? What kinds of pie were really eaten at the first Thanksgiving? Hearts and flower—why are they important on Valentine's Day? Halloween Hanukkah St. Patrick's Day Thanksgiving Valentine's Day |
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Dirt: The Scoop on Soil Soil, silt, clay and humus. Dig into this book about soil to discover the world beneath your feet. |
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Light: Shadows, Mirrors, and Rainbows Did you know that moonlight is really sunlight reflected off the moon? Discover other facts about light in this fun-filled text. |
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Magnets: Pushing Together, Pulling Apart Magnets seem to make things move by magic. Come explore what makes magnets so attractive and repelling! |
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Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, Rough Smooth or sparkly? Soft or sandy? Learn about the features of rocks and how they are formed. |
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Sound: Loud, Soft, High, and Low Tap the drum lightly and it rumbles softly. Turn your ear and a sound is near. Learn about the sounds all around and how they are made. |
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Water: Up, Down, and All Around Where do raindrops come from? Why don't lakes dry up? Grab your umbrella and take a look at the water cycle. |
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