Books with author Laura Loria

The diversity of plant and animal life on the planet is a topic of both high interest and importance for young readers. This text explores a biome that many will easily identify and with which they may have some familiarity. Several types of grasslands are explored, including details on their formation, locations, climate, and flora and fauna. Examples include North America's Great Plains and the steppes of central Asia. Ecological impact to the areas due to natural phenomena and human intervention are also discussed.

Scientists don't just discover things by accident; they follow a set process that enables them to test their ideas and prove them to be true or false. This guidebook explores some of the earlier steps of the scientific process. Readers will learn how to craft a hypothesis statement, and how to set up an experiment to test their theories. This text describes how famous scientists have used the scientific process to advance knowledge in their fields. Sample hypotheses and experiments are included, providing readers with a guided exploration of the process.

Introduce young readers to one of historys greatest composers. They will enjoy tracing Mozarts life from his childhood touring Europe as a musical prodigy through his years in Italy, Salzburg, and Vienna. Theyll learn about his struggles for independence and his musical innovation. The title touches on the composition of operas, liturgical music, symphonies, concertos, and more. Mozarts enduring popularity and the significant influence he had on the composers who followed him are also discussed. A timeline helps readers understand the chronology of events discussed in the book.

Objects in the sky have fascinated mankind since the beginning of time, and they continue to do so today. The men and women who work in the field of astronomy are tasked with identifying, tracking, and learning about stars, planets, and other celestial matter. Readers will be introduced to the field of astronomy and learn about its history and current applications. The work of astronomers is examined, and the tools of the trade discussed. Recent discoveries and the latest technology are featured, providing the most up-to-date information available.

Answering its own title question, this book takes the mystery out of magnets and magnetism in language that younger readers can readily understand. Common Core Standards in the physical sciences were considered when determining what material should be covered. Polarity, magnetic fields, electromagnetics, the difference between soft and hard magnets, and the ways in which magnets are used in industry, medicine, and everyday life are among the topics covered. Boxed inserts define terminology and challenge readers by posing questions suggested by the narrative. Suggested experiments with magnets cap this delightful volume.

What is the difference between a circle graph and a line graph? How do we use charts and tables to organize information? Informational literacy includes more than just reading text. This book helps readers with the vital skill of reading and interpreting graphical data, and presents the various types of charts and graphs at an elemental level. Visual examples illustrate the concepts and enhance learning about infographics. Real-world examples help readers connect with the material. This text is cross-curricular, applying mathematical skills in a social studies context.