Results for: crabtree

Below is a list of 35 the books by this author.

Book cover of UNDERSTANDING NATIVE AMER MYTHS
UNDERSTANDING NATIVE AMER MYTHS
By: crabtree | Published: October 2012

Explores the roles and relationships of spirits in Native American myths and retells some ancient myths, describing how the people used them to...

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

  • ISBN
    9780778745310
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Traditional - Myths & Mythical Beasts
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Book cover of WHAT COMES IN SETS
WHAT COMES IN SETS
By: crabtree | Published: January 2011

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...

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.

  • ISBN
    9780778752684
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Science - Math
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Book cover of WHAT COMES IN SETS
WHAT COMES IN SETS
By: crabtree | Published: January 2011

Teaches mathematics skills by looking at sets of objects, including eggs, markers, and sneakers. "About this title" may belong to another edition of...

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.

  • ISBN
    9780778752790
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Math
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Book cover of WHAT IS ATOMIC THEORY
WHAT IS ATOMIC THEORY
By: crabtree | Published: August 2010

Explains how scientists, including John Dalton, learned about atoms; describes atomic structure, how atoms combine into molecules, and how they...

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

  • ISBN
    9780778772040
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Science - Applied Sci. & Tech. (inventions & Computers)
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Book cover of WHAT IS CELL THEORY
WHAT IS CELL THEORY
By: crabtree | Published: August 2010

Examines the sequence of events that led to the formation of cell theory.

Theme: Gr. 7-12

  • ISBN
    9780778772064
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Science - Applied Sci. & Tech. (inventions & Computers)
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Book cover of WHAT IS GERM THEORY
WHAT IS GERM THEORY
By: crabtree | Published: August 2010

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...

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

  • ISBN
    9780778772088
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Science - Applied Sci. & Tech. (inventions & Computers)
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Book cover of WHAT IS PRECIPITATION
WHAT IS PRECIPITATION
By: crabtree | Published: October 2012

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...

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.

  • ISBN
    9780778707547
  • Binding
    Hardcover Canadian
  • Category
    Science - Weather & Seasons
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Book cover of WHAT IS TEMPERATURE
WHAT IS TEMPERATURE
By: crabtree | Published: October 2012

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...

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.

  • ISBN
    9780778707554
  • Binding
    Hardcover Canadian
  • Category
    Science - Weather & Seasons
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Book cover of WHAT IS THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION
WHAT IS THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION
By: crabtree | Published: August 2010

Charles Darwin is known as the father of evolutionary biology. This title examines how Darwin developed his controversial theory of evolution,...

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

  • ISBN
    9780778772057
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Science - Applied Sci. & Tech. (inventions & Computers)
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Book cover of WHAT IS THE THEORY OF PLATE TECTONICS
WHAT IS THE THEORY OF PLATE TECTONICS
By: crabtree | Published: August 2010

Discusses plate tectonics, the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving, and the connection of this phenomenon to earthquakes and...

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

  • ISBN
    9780778772095
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Science - Applied Sci. & Tech. (inventions & Computers)
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