Books with author Marilyn Nelson

Monkeys and apes have a reputation for being funny animals. At zoos, the monkey house is one of the most popular places to visit because they do many things that seem awfully silly to people! Readers will enjoy having a whole bunch of jokes to tell about our primate friends. Cool facts and colorful photographs and illustrations engage readers as they navigate wordplay, puns, and fun. In this case, monkeying around is a good thing!

Few workplaces are more extreme than the International Space Station. Just getting launched into space is a pretty extreme commute. Accessible text explains the fascinating, intense training that astronauts endure to prepare themselves for life in space. Also discussed is life at the station, including the foods they eat, the research they do, and how the team relaxes. Inspiring photographs help readers to understand more about life above Earth.

Good listening skills help make communicating with others a better experience. Being quiet when another person is talking allows them to pass on information more easily. It implies that the listener respects the speaker. Nodding and smiling when someone speaks can help them know they are being listened to, as well. Readers will learn about these skills and more while navigating relatable situations. Vivid photographs will enhance the different ways listening skills are important and how to use them. Through achievable content and everyday settings, readers will learn how to become better listeners.

If you watch the majestic American bald eagle fly above the treetops, its easy to see why it stands for freedom and strength in the United States. As the national emblem, its seen on government buildings and documents, and is often used to symbolize national pride. Readers learn how the American bald eagle came to be the national bird of the United States and the many ways its image is used. Full-color photographs of the American bald eagle highlight its fierce beauty. A timeline guides readers through its creation as a national symbol.

Cells are the building blocks of life. It's amazing to think that life begins with a single cell. Readers will learn how cells multiply, differentiate, and construct the various organisms on Earth. They'll learn the difference between human, plant, and bacteria cells, and the structures within each that help it function. Remarkable photographs bring the text to life and further support key biology concepts.

Horses are a popular pet and are often members of a family for many years. Theyre commonly trained for horse shows and the excitement of racing. But even well-trained show ponies can be willful sometimes! Through jokes and wordplay, readers learn the sillier aspects of horse ownership and many fabulous funnies they can share with their friends. Colorful images and fun facts will encourage readers to saddle up and keep reading.

Bee stings arent a laughing matterbut its easy to giggle at other mis-bee-havior! Readers will buzz right through more than two dozen jokes and puns about beesand these humdingers will make them ask for more! Colorful, funny illustrations of bees enhance the fun while silly facts about bees will encourage readers to seek out even more cool science information they can share with their friends.