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Comparing Colors
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 6, 2008)Comparing Colors introduces young learners to the different colors found in nature. Readers will learn about the different colors of plants, animals, rocks, and soils. In addition to covering these important science concepts, this book also stimulates independent thinking about how different colors can be compared and contrasted. This Acorn Read-Aloud is an excellent tool for introducing the topic of colors to students.
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Red
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 6, 2008)Books in this series give readers an exciting tour through the world of colors. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach basic vocabulary and includes stunning photographs that show each color in a variety of contexts. In Red, children can view red rocks, flowers, stems, fur, and more!
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The National Anthem
Nancy Harris
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 18, 2008)Books in this series introduce young readers to the United States government through a discussion of our country's patriotic symbols. In 'The National Anthem', children learn about the history of the "Star Spangled Banner", and how it came to be the national song. They also learn how this song is a symbol of the United States of America.
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Cloning
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 20, 2004)Twenty-one signed essays and a time line cover the history of cloning, with a section devoted to Dolly the sheep, and present both sides of such controversies as whether humans should be cloned.
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Great Disasters - Tsunamis
Nancy Harris
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, July 3, 2003)Tsunamis or seismic sea waves are the largest and most powerful waves in the world. These monstrous waves, which can travel back and forth across oceans, reach speeds of 300 to 600 miles per hour. Although tsunamis can go unnoticed in the open sea, their heights can reach 100 to 200 feet in shallow water where they continue to travel inland with tremendous destructive force. Tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes, submarine volcanoes, landslides, or more rarely, by meteorite impacts.
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What's Government?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)Learn all about the United States federal government. Learn the role of the three branches of government and how they work together. Discover the important role citizens play in choosing our government leaders.
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Genetically Engineered Foods
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Cengage Learning (Greenhaven Press), Aug. 16, 2004)Authors present different perspectives on genetically engineered foods and discuss the questions of safety on this controversial technology.
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The American Flag
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 27, 2007)This title introduces readers to the history and importance of the American flag, as well as interesting facts about it. A timeline is also included tracing its creation.
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The White House
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)This title introduces readers to the history and importance of The White House as an American symbol, as well as interesting facts about it. A timeline is also included tracing its creation.
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The Washington Monument
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)Books in this series introduce young readers to the United States government through a discussion of our country's patriotic symbols. In 'The Washington Monument', children learn about George Washington and his monument in Washington, D.C. They also learn how this monument is a symbol of patriotism for the United States of America.
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