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Books with author Judith Janda Presnall

  • Yukon: Sled Dog

    Judith Janda Presnall, Mark Elliott

    language (Two Lions, Oct. 8, 2013)
    Sled dogs must love to run. Sled dogs must be strong. Sled dogs must obey commands. Sled dogs must get along with teammates. Puppy Yukon is the only girl in her litter, and she’s got high energy. Could she be a leader in the sled dog team? Trainer Roberta works with the puppies. Yukon is faster and smarter than her brothers. Roberta thinks Yukon can help lead the team! Yukon continues to train with her team for two long years. Is she finally ready to race? Mush! Mush!
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  • Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space

    Judith Janda Presnall

    language (LearningIsland.com, May 7, 2013)
    The morning of June 18, 1983, was an important date for women. On that day, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space. At age 32, she was also the youngest to orbit the Earth. This historic flight took Sally and four men on a six-day trip in the space shuttle Challenger.Find out about the life of this woman who was the first American woman in space and a leading astronaut in the space shuttle program.Ages 8 and up.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
  • Carrier Pigeons

    Judith Presnall

    Hardcover (Kidhaven Press, July 18, 2003)
    Using their mysterious homing ability, pigeons fly to their loft from great distances. Carrier pigeons made their greatest contribution during wartime when they flew over battlefields to deliver messages rolled into leg capsules. The birds also deliver blood samples and transport film cartridges. (20020601)
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  • Life on Alcatraz

    Judith Janda Presnall

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Discusses the prison on Alcatraz Island, California, otherwise known as "The Rock," describing the cellhouse, the routine of prison life, inmates' leisure time, breaking prison rules, employee and family life, closing Alcatraz prison, and the island's future roles.Discusses the prison on Alcatraz Island, California, otherwise known as "The Rock," describing the cellhouse, the routine of prison life, inmates' leisure time, breaking prison rules, employee and family life, closing Alcatraz prison, and the island's future roles.
  • I Wonder…Does The Hairy Tarantula Comb Its Hair?

    Judith Janda Presnall

    language (LearningIsland.com, Feb. 22, 2013)
    Have you ever thought about walking a pig? How about dressing a bunny in doll clothes? How would you like to comb and fluff the fur of a longhaired hamster? Pets can be forever friends, but they also need a lot of care. Be sure to read about your pet before you buy it.Here is some fun information about strange and unusual pets!Do you know:Do Hermit Crabs Like to Live Alone?Can A Pet Ferret Be Friends With A Dog Or Cat?Do Cockatiels Crow Like Roosters?Is It True That A Rat’s Teeth Grow All Its Life?Do Mynah Birds Learn Quicker Than Parrots?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about unusual pets. With a fun question, each page introduces a new strange pet and tells some fun information about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
  • I Wonder...Does a Hammerhead Shark Pound Nails?

    Judith Janda Presnall

    language (LearningIsland.com, Oct. 29, 2012)
    Does a Hammerhead shark pound nails?Can you wish upon a starfish?Does a parrot fish eat sunflower seeds?Can a seahorse gallop?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about sea creatures. With a fun, comical question, each page introduces a new sea creature and tells children about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
  • I Wonder... Do Bedbugs Snore?

    Judith Janda Presnall

    language (LearningIsland.com, Dec. 5, 2012)
    I Wonder… About Insects.Are all ladybugs females?Does a honeybee make flavored honey?Will a stinkbug smell better if it takes a bath?Can a walking stick fly?Will fruit flies eat vegetables?Do army ants carry guns?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about insects. With a fun, comical question, each page introduces a new insect and tells some fun information about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
  • I Wonder... Can A Bald Eagle Grow Hair

    Judith Janda Presnall

    language (LearningIsland.com, Dec. 6, 2012)
    I wonder … About Birds.Do snowy owls melt in the summer months?How many words can a parrot learn?How big is the pelican’s stretchy pouch?How many neck bones does a swan have?Do kookaburras laugh at people?Does an ostrich really hide by sticking its head in the ground?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about birds. With a fun question, each page introduces a new bird and tells some fun information about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
  • I Wonder… Can Navy Dolphins Work For The Army?

    Judith Janda Presnall

    language (LearningIsland.com, March 21, 2013)
    People train animals to do useful jobs for humans. They help humans who are disabled. Some help policemen. Some are actors. The animals enjoy helping their human partners or owners.Here is some fun information about animals that work for us.Do you know:Does A Hearing Dog Wear A Hearing Aid?Do Carrier Pigeons Wear Back Packs?Why Do Racehorses Wear Ski Masks?Does A Police Dog Wear a Uniform?Do Animal Actors Wear Make-Up?Where Did The Quarter Horse Get Its Name?Do Horse Therapists Go To School?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about unusual pets. With a fun question, each page introduces a new strange pet and tells some fun information about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
  • I Wonder… How Do Monkeys Prevent Mosquito Bites?

    Judith Janda Presnall

    language (LearningIsland.com, Dec. 24, 2012)
    I wonder … About Rain Forest AnimalsHow does the toucan hold its head up with such a large bill?Does an anteater eat only ants?Does a Komodo dragon breathe fire to kill its victims?How does the colorful red-eyed tree frog hide from its enemies?Will an armadillo’s armor get rusty in water?How much does a Goliath beetle weigh?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about rain forest animals. With a fun question, each page introduces a new rain forest creature and tells some fun information about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
  • I Wonder… Does A Camel Store Water In Its Hump?

    Judith Janda Presnall

    language (LearningIsland.com, Feb. 8, 2013)
    I wonder, desert animals, camel, roadrunner, toad, scorpion, black widow spider, cactus wren, vulture, fennec fox, meerkat, gecko, lizard, rattlesnake, jackrabbit, kangaroo ratI Wonder… About Desert AnimalsDoes a roadrunner ever run on sidewalks?Does the Arizona bark scorpion growl like a dog?Why does the cactus wren use cactus plants for its nests?What is the purpose of those huge ears on the fennec fox?Does the Texas banded gecko live only in Texas?Does a kangaroo rat have a tummy pouch?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about desert animals. With a fun question, each page introduces a new desert animal and tells some fun information about it.Ages 6 to 10.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
  • Animals with Jobs - Navy Dolphins

    Judith Janda Presnall

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Oct. 24, 2001)
    Using their unique sonar, dolphins have the capability of working in dark, murky water. The United States Navy trains dolphins for military tasks such as patrolling dock areas for enemy swimmers, and for locating undersea exploding mines.
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