Books with author Sara Howell

Chemists have made innumerable contributions, ones that both expand our scientific knowledge and provide us with materials that improve our everyday lives. Young readers will learn about the basics of chemistry (such as elements and compounds), the various branches of chemistry (including organic chemistry and physical chemistry), and the history of the field. Sidebars introduce key terminology or pose questions that get students to think critically about what theyve read. This volume will prove useful both in career units and for introducing elementary school students to a key STEM field.

Whirlpools, swirling vortexes in the ocean sometimes capable of capsizing entire ships, have long been featured in legend as the work of sea monsters or as gateways to other worlds. We now know that they are normal oceanic currents, usually caused by tides. This attractive volume concisely examines the natural and human-made conditions that create whirlpools, eddies, and more, providing a window into the field of oceanography for an elementary audience. Readers will be fascinated by images of some of the worlds most famous maelstroms and will gain a deeper understanding of the connection between the climate and the planet.

"On The Day Of Your First Communion" helps young children understand the meaning and significance of their first communion. This book explores a sacramental explanation of what the eucharist is through beautiful illustrations and explanations of the Last Supper, the Passover, and The Marriage Supper of the Lamb. This artful story shows children what it will look like the first time they take communion in a church service. This version uses "pastor" instead of "priest."

Whirlpools, swirling vortexes in the ocean sometimes capable of capsizing entire ships, have long been featured in legend as the work of sea monsters or as gateways to other worlds. We now know that they are normal oceanic currents, usually caused by tides. This attractive volume concisely examines the natural and human-made conditions that create whirlpools, eddies, and more, providing a window into the field of oceanography for an elementary audience. Readers will be fascinated by images of some of the worlds most famous maelstroms and will gain a deeper understanding of the connection between the climate and the planet.

"On The Day Of Your First Communion" helps young children understand the meaning and significance of their first communion. This book explores a sacramental explanation of what the eucharist is through beautiful illustrations and explanations of the Last Supper, the Passover, and The Marriage Supper of the Lamb. This artful story shows children what it will look like the first time they take communion in a church service.

Readers will find out what makes fireflies glow as they discover fun facts about these incredible glow-in-the-dark insects. Fireflies glow for many reasons, including attracting mates and even other species of fireflies to eat! The biology behind a fireflys glowing body and the ways it uses its glow are just some of the things readers learn as they explore informative text and helpful fact boxes. Colorful images of fireflies show these insects glowing in beautiful detail.

A lantern fish has a body covered with organs that can make their own light! This light helps lantern fish survive in the depths of the ocean. Readers view detailed photographs of these amazing animals in their ocean habitats as they learn fascinating facts about their lives. Additional information about lantern fish is provided through fact boxes. These fish can use their glowing ability like a superpower to make them invisible to predators. Readers discover this and other cool facts with each turn of the page.

We are a nation of immigrants. Even many of the faces we see on TV and in the news are recent immigrants. Meet these new Americans and learn their stories, whether they are athletes, musicians, artists, politicians, or businesspeople. Discover how all immigrants, along with natural-born American citizens, form a mosaic of different cultures and traditions.