This appealing title helps children identify and understand the meaning of metaphors. Examples familiar to children are used to help them learn how to decode this often tricky figurative language form and distinguish it from a simile. Understanding metaphors will expand children's reading comprehension and give them skills to add creativity to their writing. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Attributing human qualities or characteristics to an object or idea is a form of figurative language called personification. This creative resource provides readers with strategies to recognize and decode this literary device. Imaginative examples and vibrant images make the words in this book leap off the page! "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Idioms, adages, and proverbs are common expressions and sayings that have meanings beyond what can be understood by their individual words. This insightful title identifies the purpose of each figurative language form and provides strategies to help young readers decode the meanings of these nonliteral expressions. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Designed to bolster reading comprehension and enhance writing skills, this imaginative title helps children identify and decipher the meaning of similes. Accessible text and engaging examples support a solid understanding of this figurative language form. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Explains the science of hearing, including how the ear works, the benefits of hearing, and how different animals hear. From School Library Journal: K-Gr 4–These books go beyond the basics of showing how children's senses enable them to experience the world. Large-print texts include enough information for primary-grade research. Each book has a clear diagram and fairly complete explanation of the organ that allows humans to use the sense and ways to protect it from injury. Readers learn about blindness, deafness, and anosmia. The author also compares senses in humans to those in animals. Full-color photos appear on every spread. Solid additions to science units.–Sharon R. Pearce, Longfellow Elementary School, Oak Park, ILα(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.

Discusses a sense of smell, including how a human nose works, how some animal noses work, and why it is important to take care of your sense of smell. From School Library Journal: K-Gr 4–These books go beyond the basics of showing how children's senses enable them to experience the world. Large-print texts include enough information for primary-grade research. Each book has a clear diagram and fairly complete explanation of the organ that allows humans to use the sense and ways to protect it from injury. Readers learn about blindness, deafness, and anosmia. The author also compares senses in humans to those in animals. Full-color photos appear on every spread. Solid additions to science units.–Sharon R. Pearce, Longfellow Elementary School, Oak Park, ILα(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.

Discusses taste, including how taste works together with smell, how taste buds work, and what the purpose of saliva is. From School Library Journal: K-Gr 4–These books go beyond the basics of showing how children's senses enable them to experience the world. Large-print texts include enough information for primary-grade research. Each book has a clear diagram and fairly complete explanation of the organ that allows humans to use the sense and ways to protect it from injury. Readers learn about blindness, deafness, and anosmia. The author also compares senses in humans to those in animals. Full-color photos appear on every spread. Solid additions to science units.–Sharon R. Pearce, Longfellow Elementary School, Oak Park, ILα(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.

Is it smooth or rough? Is it hot or cold? Is it sharp or dull? Our sense of touch helps us learn about the things around us. This engaging title uses captivating images and accessible text to explain the sense of touch, including how our skin senses the world, how different sensations warn us of danger, and how animals use their sense of touch. From School Library Journal: K-Gr 4–These books go beyond the basics of showing how children's senses enable them to experience the world. Large-print texts include enough information for primary-grade research. Each book has a clear diagram and fairly complete explanation of the organ that allows humans to use the sense and ways to protect it from injury. Readers learn about blindness, deafness, and anosmia. The author also compares senses in humans to those in animals. Full-color photos appear on every spread. Solid additions to science units.–Sharon R. Pearce, Longfellow Elementary School, Oak Park, ILα(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.

"Word Problems: Mass and Volume uses an engaging narrative and authentic, real-world problems to teach readers strategies to solve one-step word problems involving mass and volume. The text models the problem-solving process for readers and provides hands-on opportunities for readers to apply their own problem-solving skills. Readers will discover that there is often more than one way to solve a problem"-- "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Word Problems: Mass and Volume uses an engaging narrative and authentic, real-world problems to teach readers strategies to solve one-step word problems involving mass and volume. The text models the problem-solving process for readers and provides hands-on opportunities for readers to apply their own problem-solving skills. Readers will discover that there is often more than one way to solve a problem. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.