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How Do Artists Tell Stories?
Robin Johnson
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 30, 2019)Read about the ways painters, musicians, and dancers are able to tell stories in art and make the viewer feel a certain way.
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What Does an Engineer Do?
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 30, 2019)"Read about the kinds of jobs that people do as engineers, and how they use math, science, and creative thinking to solve problems"--
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Sea Kayaking Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Better Paddling
John Robison
eBook (International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, April 17, 2003)For some learners a picture is worth a thousand words--and this lavishly illustrated volume proves the rule. The expert advice and lively illustrations combine to offer serious how-to instruction in an entertaining fashion to sea kayakers of all levels. Developed by an ACA-certified instructor over years of paddling and education, this complete program provides a visual tour of all that sea kayaking can offer, including ingenious tips on advanced paddling techniques, navigation and safety, and more.
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Rain Forests Inside Out
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Sept. 19, 2014)Lush, moist, and teeming with life, rain forests are one of Earths biome wonders. Peel back the corners of the rain forest to discover what lives within one of the planets busiest environments, from wolves and porcupines to monkeys and poison dart frogs. Learn how each organism functions within its rainforest ecosystem and how it survives in one of the most predatory biomes on Earth. Find out, too, how rain forests are found all around the world and what you can do to help protect these precious resources.
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Art in Different Places
Robin Johnson
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2017)Through vibrant photographs and accessible text, this inviting title looks at the rich diversity of art forms in different places around the world. From decorative art forms such as basketweaving to painting, sculpture, and other visual arts, readers will understand how art is an expression of culture.
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Understanding Roman Myths
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 1, 2012)Students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Roman myths and legends. Several ancient Roman myths, describing how these stories helped ancient people interpret their world.
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Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton
Robin Johnson
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Aug. 1, 2009)In this book, youll learn how bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton competitors speed down steep, twisting tracks on aerodynamic sleds. Youll learn about the racers, their equipment, and the records they hold. Youll also discover that in these fast-paced sports, every secondand hundredth of a secondcounts.
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Pompeii
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 15, 2012)This captivating title examines the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in 79 A.D. and what the remnants of this buried city can teach us today.
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The Science of Sound Waves
Robin Johnson
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 15, 2017)Presents an explaination of how sound-waves work.
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What is Precipitation?
Robin Johnson
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)From gentle showers to heavy downpours and slow flurries to hail, this appealing title will be a hit with readers rain or shine! Readers will learn the basic concepts of the water cycle, the features of different kinds of precipitation, and the role temperature has in determining what falls form our clouds.
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The Word Wizard's Book of Synonyms and Antonyms
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 25, 2015)Presents a basic introduction to synonyms and antonyms, exploring shades of meaning and explaining how to use synonyms and antonyms to enrich writing and strengthen communication skills.
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The Word Wizard's Book of Adverbs
Robin Johnson
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 26, 2014)Introduces the grammar rules and word usage of adverbs, explaining how adverbs work with verbs in sentences and how they help us tell stories and share information.
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