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What Are Tornadoes?
Mari Schuh
Paperback (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2019)A spinning column of air reaches down from a thunderstorm. As it touches the ground, a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can travel more than 60 miles per hour, and they destroy everything in their path. Find out how to prepare and stay safe when a tornado is heading your way.
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What Are Blizzards?
Mari Schuh
Paperback (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2019)A light winter snow can quickly turn into a blizzard with high winds and whiteout conditions. Temperatures can drop and you don’t want to be stuck out in the cold. Find out how to stay safe during a blizzard and how to be prepared.
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What Are Hurricanes?
Mari Schuh
Paperback (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2019)Although hurricanes start far out to sea, they often make landfall. Winds can whip to over 150 miles per hour. Trees, power lines, and homes are easily blown over. Find out how to prepare yourself and your home for this natural disaster.
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Raising a Bag of Toys: Pulley vs. Inclined Plane
Mari Schuh
Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2015)Is it easier to lift a bag full of toys with an inclined plane or a pulley? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at lifting the bag. This book supports engineering design standards for primary grades in the Next Generation Science Standards.
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Helicopters
Mari Schuh
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2017)Look up in the sky! See the helicopter? News helicopters carry cameras. Fire helicopters carry water. Whoosh! They drop the water on a big fire. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will learn about helicopter parts, types, and uses. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.
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Fruits on MyPlate
Mari Schuh
eBook (Capstone Press, Nov. 1, 2014)Fruit is sweet, juicy, and healthy. Learn about how MyPlate helps kids make great food choices every day, including fruit!
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Boxers
Mari Schuh
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)Don't let boxers intimidate you. They're actually one of the goofiest dog breeds! Although their muscular bodies and watchful dispositions make them great police dogs, boxers are also loyal family companions. Find out more about the boxer's personality in this title for young learners.
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From Seed to Strawberry
Mari Schuh
Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2016)How does a tiny seed grow into a sweet, juicy strawberry? Follow each step in the cycle from planting seeds to eating yummy strawberries in this fascinating book!
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Crayola ® Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Colors
Mari Schuh
Paperback (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2018)Brown dates, the pale white moon, the yellow glow of lanterns―colors are everywhere during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr! Celebrate the culture and customs of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by learning about the holiday's colors. Back matter features the Crayola ® colors used throughout the book and includes a reproducible coloring page.
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Learning about Rocks
Mari Schuh
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)Mountains are made of it. Buildings can be too. Read more to find out the facts on rocks.
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Dragonflies
Mari Schuh
Paperback (Jump!, March 1, 2016)In Dragonflies, early readers will learn about the physical characteristics of dragonflies and discover how this unique insect hunts for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinating world of dragonflies. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the insect's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dragonflies online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dragonflies also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Dragonflies is part of Jump! s Insect World series.
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All about Teeth
Mari Schuh
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2008)Everyone's mouth is full of teeth, and all of them have a job to do. Discover what different types of teeth look like, what they do, and how to keep them healthy.
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