Books with author Carol Harrison

One of the most easily observed yet difficult topics to explain to children is weather. Discover Science: Weather by Caroline Harris introduces young readers to the atmospheric world around them, from sun and wind to climate and temperature. Readers can look at snowflakes in amazing detail, discover the water cycle, learn how rain forms in clouds, explore renewable energy, and take a first look at the devastating effects of pollution and extreme weather. With key vocabulary defined in the glossary, and hands-on projects at the end, this is the perfect introduction to this core science topic.Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With clear, simple language and a compelling design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about animal homes, birds, light and sound, materials and more.

Oscar, a furry, newborn sea otter, discovers that his home is in Monterey Bay, a world of water. He is solely dependent on his mother for food, security, and guidance. When mother goes for food, Oscar is left alone for the first time. Rather than stay put as his mother instructed, he decides to explore the environment on his own. He encounters a variety of sea creatures, from the shy hermit crab to the gentle octopus and the hungry shark. These sea creatures, some nice and some not so nice, are able to encourage Oscar to return home and be content with his mother’s love and direction. Oscar decides that home is a good place to be with his family. And to enjoy life as a sheltered, young sea otter.Appropriate for ages 1 – 7

From the Universe to You combines the beauty of natural wonders and family bonds to present a complex topic—the universe and our place in it—in a lyrical manner intended to both inform and spur the imagination. In so doing, the story and colorful illustrations bring the reader from the largest scale to the smallest while describing the indispensable and connected role of each element in between. The book concludes by focusing on the child, the movements and growth they share with the universe as a whole, and the special place they hold both in the universe and in the mind and heart of the reader.

The Shadow Parade is a unique children’s bedtime story which encourages the reader to embrace the power of imagination and the magic in everyday life. It tells the story of a child’s bedtime routine, which each night is delayed by a parade of animals making their way through the child’s room. The animals describe their days and interact with objects in the room as they head off to bed themselves. Once the last animal has disappeared, it is revealed that the child has been using a flashlight to make hand shadow animals dance across the ceiling and walls. The last spread of the book provides illustrations of how to make each of the shadow animals featured.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL PRICING! The Pom Tales Series: Good, clean, and beautiful books, focusing on values and morals with important life lessons. Jasmine and her Pomeranian friends are anxiously waiting for Christmas to arrive. They are dreaming of a new toy for Christmas. In this story, Jasmine and her friends learn the true meaning of Christmas...and get a Christmas surprise!

Eight years ago, an incident during a group dive resigns noted oceanographer Dr. Viola E. Foy to a desk job. But an urgent call forces Dr. Foy to return to the ocean. She finds herself partnering with Dr. Devin Strucker-an estranged colleague who’s now the VP of the Future Underwater Colonization Agency (FUCA)-for an exciting sea expedition.But Dr. Foy’s betrayed and forced to conduct a dangerous dive into the mysterious Black Hole of Andros Island. An accident occurs that alters Dr. Foy’s destiny and makes her a target for FUCA and the US Navy. And more trouble arrives in the form of FUCA’s mysterious CEO Wendell Normand Galloway who’s emerged from years of seclusion with plans that threaten to doom the world to a watery grave. Can Dr. Foy harness her new abilities, avoid capture and save the world before it’s too late?

Early learning has never been more alive...or lively! Dramatically illustrated and die-cut, with engaging texts, the Know It Alls(tm) series provides a first scientific look at our planet. From the mountain gorilla that eats up to 45 pounds of food a day to "tidy" chimpanzees that groom each other's fur, this book doesn't monkey around with the facts! Look for other titles in this exciting series: Bugs!ISBN# 0-7681-0094-1 Dinosaurs!ISBN# 0-7681-0067-4 Sharks!ISBN# 0-7681-0125-5 Snakes!ISBN# 0-7681-0107-7 Wildcats!ISBN# 0-7681-0095-X Wolves!ISBN# 0-7681-0126-3 Butterflies!ISBN# 0-7681-0131-X Spiders!ISBN# 0-7681-0128-X Whales!ISBN# 0-7681-0127-1

From the Universe to You combines the beauty of natural wonders and family bonds to present a complex topic—the universe and our place in it—in a lyrical manner intended to both inform and spur the imagination. In so doing, the story and colorful illustrations bring the reader from the largest scale to the smallest while describing the indispensable and connected role of each element in between. The book concludes by focusing on the child, the movements and growth they share with the universe as a whole, and the special place they hold both in the universe and in the mind and heart of the reader.

One of the most easily observed yet difficult topics to explain to children is weather. Discover Science: Weather by Caroline Harris introduces young readers to the atmospheric world around them, from sun and wind to climate and temperature. Readers can look at snowflakes in amazing detail, discover the water cycle, learn how rain forms in clouds, explore renewable energy, and take a first look at the devastating effects of pollution and extreme weather. With key vocabulary defined in the glossary, and hands-on projects at the end, this is the perfect introduction to this core science topic.

The Shadow Parade is a unique children's bedtime story which encourages the reader to embrace the power of imagination and the magic in everyday life. It tells the story of a child's bedtime routine, which each night is delayed by a parade of animals making their way through the child's room. The animals describe their days and interact with objects in the room as they head off to bed themselves. Once the last animal has disappeared, it is revealed that the child has been using a flashlight to make hand shadow animals dance across the ceiling and walls. The last spread of the book provides illustrations of how to make each of the shadow animals featured.