Below is a list of 35 the books by this author.
Explores the roles and relationships of spirits in Native American myths and retells some ancient myths, describing how the people used them to... [Read More]
Explores the roles and relationships of spirits in Native American myths and retells some ancient myths, describing how the people used them to interpret their world. From School Library Journal: Gr 5-7-This is an attractive and well-designed series. Unfortunately the strict format severely limits its function. Each book presents the same topics in exactly the same way. The self-contained spreads do not carry information over a page turn, which creates an abrupt, stilted style. Readers are given ruthlessly summarized versions of the myths and legends that neither inform nor inspire, and the explanations are likewise loose or poorly connected due to the space limitations. Native American Myths is the most egregious title, since it attempts to present the disparate mythologies of thousands of different tribes, a scope that is impossible to fulfill in a substantial way. In each volume, page seven includes a map regardless of whether or not it provides meaningful engagement with the text. In Mesoamerican Myths, it defines the lands and "sites" of the three main cultures addressed in the book: Olmec, Maya, and Aztec. No definition or explanation is given as to what these sites mean or why they occur outside a given culture's territory. In Native American Myths, it shows the main geographical regions of North America and indicates that, "Native peoples and tribes are usually referred to by region." However, the regional groups described in the text do not correspond with the legend on the map. Because it deals with a single culture, Norse Myths fares the best, but even so would be of little use to readers unless they were already familiar with the literature. Readers will gain little understanding of these myths here.-Anna Haase Krueger, Ramsey County Library, White Bear Lake, MNα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Theme: Ancient Civilization
This engaging title introduces young readers to the concept of equal sets. Readers will learn to identify familiar things that come in pairs, sets of... [Read More]
This engaging title introduces young readers to the concept of equal sets. Readers will learn to identify familiar things that come in pairs, sets of threes, fours, fives, and more. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Teaches mathematics skills by looking at sets of objects, including eggs, markers, and sneakers. "About this title" may belong to another edition of... [Read More]
Teaches mathematics skills by looking at sets of objects, including eggs, markers, and sneakers. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Explains how scientists, including John Dalton, learned about atoms; describes atomic structure, how atoms combine into molecules, and how they... [Read More]
Explains how scientists, including John Dalton, learned about atoms; describes atomic structure, how atoms combine into molecules, and how they respond to changes around them.
Theme: Gr. 7-12
Examines the sequence of events that led to the formation of cell theory.
Theme: Gr. 7-12
Discusses how the germ theory of disease came about, how it was applied to various illnesses throughout the years, and why this theory has become so... [Read More]
Discusses how the germ theory of disease came about, how it was applied to various illnesses throughout the years, and why this theory has become so important in the field of medicine.
Theme: Gr. 7-12
From gentle showers to heavy downpours and slow flurries to hail, this appealing title will be a hit with readers rain or shine! Readers will learn... [Read More]
From gentle showers to heavy downpours and slow flurries to hail, this appealing title will be a hit with readers rain or shine! Readers will learn the basic concepts of the water cycle, the features of different kinds of precipitation, and the role temperature has in determining what falls form our clouds.
Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is. Temperature affects our lives from the clothes we wear to the activities we do. This... [Read More]
Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is. Temperature affects our lives from the clothes we wear to the activities we do. This engaging and entertaining title inspires a solid understanding of this essential concept. Readers also discover how a thermometer is used to measure temperature using units called degrees.
Charles Darwin is known as the father of evolutionary biology. This title examines how Darwin developed his controversial theory of evolution,... [Read More]
Charles Darwin is known as the father of evolutionary biology. This title examines how Darwin developed his controversial theory of evolution, including his research methods and the data gathered during his extensive voyages. It explores the controversies that developed around the publication of Darwin's theory of natural selection. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Theme: Gr. 7-12
Discusses plate tectonics, the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving, and the connection of this phenomenon to earthquakes and... [Read More]
Discusses plate tectonics, the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving, and the connection of this phenomenon to earthquakes and volcanoes.
Theme: Gr. 7-12