This fascinating book introduces children to the "butterfly effect," a theory that states that a small change in the present, such as the simple flapping of a butterfly's wings, can cause big changes to happen in the future. Children will learn how even their small acts of gentleness, kindness, and compassion to family, friends, classmates, and community can have huge positive impacts where they live, around the world, and most importantly on themselves.

This is for ages 6-12. From new-born to adult and all stages in between, The Life Cycle of a Beaver takes children through the captivating lives of beavers, including detailed explanations of where beavers live and how they raise their young.

This book is suitable for children aged 6-12. Watching an ant carry a crumb across a sidewalk holds great fascination for children. Children will certainly be eager to read more about this industrious insect in this book. This fascinating text is accompanied by full-colour images and illustrations, which help describe: an ant's body; it's habitat; the stages of ant metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult; the roles of workers, males, and queens in the colony; and, the importance of ants to the environment.

Children's author Bobbie Kalman's new series Native Nations of North America is an ongoing series that looks at the lives of the indigenous peoples of North America before the land was divided into the countries of the United States and Canada. The books focus on geographical areas, language groups, important historical events, as well as village life and homes. Some of the books also explain the impact Europeans had on the lives of native peoples. Every step of the research, writing, and editing process has involved native writers and consultants and has been meticulously checked for cultural sensitivities -- and, of course, Bobbie Kalman has put her teaching expertise to work on each book. The people who lived in the northeastern woodlands belonged to many nations and spoke many languages. This region's two major language groups were Iroquoian and Algonkian. Some of the nations were friends, and some were not, but they all shared a common way of life -- life in a Longhouse Village. All these nations lived in permanent homes and grew crops. They all belonged to clans and each longhouse was the home of a clan. Children will learn about the fascinating lifestyle of these hunting and farming peoples who thanked the Earth each day for its many gifts. Topics include: -- clan and village life -- how a longhouse was built -- life inside the longhouse -- gifts from the land -- making clothes from hide -- the roles of men, women, children and elders -- games and celebrations

Helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinabe, or 'first people', also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. This text describes clan life, different camps for different seasons, how wigwams and other dwellings were built, hunting, clothing, celebrations, and the roles of men and women.

Combines images and easy-to-follow text to describe the Native nations that have lived in the northernmost part of North America for thousands of years. This book teaches children about: dwellings such as snow houses; hunting and fishing; the daily lives of men, women, and children; traditions and ceremonies; and more.

Discusses the history, daily life, customs, and traditions of the Navajo people. Review: ..." excellent titles by Bobbie Kalman pair easy explanations and appealing cover art with durable hardcover presentations librarians will appreciate... All provide a find blend of information and color for kids in grades 3-5." "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Children will delight in learning about military tanks. Mighty Tanks introduces readers to the different parts that make up a tank and explains how these mighty armored vehicles move over rough terrain.

This wonderful book illustrates people's different ways of life and the traditions we practice. Young readers will learn about how culture is expressed through our clothing, our food, and music and dance. An interactive section at the end asks children what their favorite part of culture is. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

This exciting book takes readers on a tour of a busy school community. Colorful photographs feature children on their way to school, in their classrooms, and following school rules. Young readers will also learn about the jobs of teachers, librarians, and principals. An important and very relevant section teaches children how to stay healthy inside their school communities. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Looks at the five senses and demonstrates some of the ways that children can use them. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Discusses the traditional lifestyles of Native nations who lived in the eastern Great Lakes region, as well as the impact of colonization on Native peoples. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

The Northwest coast of the Pacific Ocean has been home to many Native nations for thousands of years. This book covers topics such as: the distinct customs, cultures, and beliefs of the various nations; dwellings used in different seasons and locales; the impact of the arrival of the Europeans; and more.

The Western Great Lakes region was once home to many Algonkian-speaking nations, including the Anishinabe, Menominee, Sauk, and Fox. This book describes cultural similarities and differences between these nations, their homes, hunting and farming practices, and the importance of family. Review: ..." excellent titles by Bobbie Kalman pair easy explanations and appealing cover art with durable hardcover presentations librarians will appreciate... All provide a find blend of information and color for kids in grades 3-5." "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Children's author Bobbie Kalman's new series Native Nations of North America is an ongoing series that looks at the lives of the indigenous peoples of North America before the land was divided into the countries of the United States and Canada. The books focus on geographical areas, language groups, important historical events, as well as village life and homes. Some of the books also explain the impact Europeans had on the lives of native peoples. Every step of the research, writing, and editing process has involved native writers and consultants and has been meticulously checked for cultural sensitivities -- and, of course, Bobbie Kalman has put her teaching expertise to work on each book. This fascinating book looks at many of the lodges, or dwellings, built and used by the native nations across the continent. A map showing the lodges appears at the beginning of the book, and beautiful, detailed illustrations show the exteriors, interiors, and way of life in each lodge. The straightforward layout and informative text present information in an easy-to-follow format. Homes include: -- wigwams, longhouses, tipis -- southern thatch homes and the pueblos of the Southwest -- the plankhouses of the Northwest Coast -- earth lodges, pit homes, hogans, and iglus

This fascinating book focuses on the many foods that were first discovered and cultivated by Native Americans. Children will learn about the ingenuity of Native American farming techniques, hunting methods, and cooking styles, and enjoy preparing many Native-inspired dishes that they can prepare themselves.

Many of the foods we eat, the tools we use, the games we play, and even the ideas in which we believe, originated with North American Native peoples. Discover the Native practices that were adopted by European explorers, North American settlers, and people around the world.

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An alphabetical introduction to various aspects of the pioneer lifestyle in North America, including toys, clothing, school, home crafts, and special occasions Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.: Taken from Chapter 8: H is for home The first home a pioneer family built was a rough, one-room cabin. It was made from logs, mud and tree bark. Once a town had a sawmill, logs could be cut easily into boards. With boards, a family was able to build a bigger home with two stories and several rooms. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Gratitude is an attitude that helps change negative feelings to positive ones. It helps us appreciate everything in life, even the simple things. Through many fun activities, such as practicing mindfulness, starting a gratitude journal, volunteering in a school or community, young readers will experience the power of gratitude. They will also learn to express their gratitude to friends, parents, teachers, and community workers verbally and in writing.