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Books with author Suzanne Buckingham Slade

  • What If There Were No Bees?: A Book About the Grassland Ecosystem

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Carol Schwartz

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Grassland ecosystems can be found on nearly every continent. Countless animals and plants live in them. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important honey bees are.
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  • Splat!: Wile E. Coyote Experiments with States of Matter

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Christian Cornia

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Wile E. Coyote wants nothing more than to get hold of Road Runner. Watch as he uses liquids, solids, and gases in clever ways to catch that bird. Will the states of matter help him succeed? Or will his schemes dry up in the hot desert sun? Look inside to find out!
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  • Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade

    Hardcover (Scarecrow Press, Jan. 17, 2013)
    The challenging teen years can be even more difficult for adopted teenagers, many of whom have unanswered questions that may result in fear, anger, and low self-esteem. These feelings may be compounded by the isolation they feel because most friends and family members cannot fully relate to their situation. Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide enables young adults to explore their feelings as they read about the personal experiences of other adopted teens. Through these stories, adopted teens can learn how others have resolved some of their adoption issues and gain powerful insights from those who have experienced some of the same frustrations, struggles, and concerns.This book addresses various issues such as:finding out you’ve been adoptedfitting insearching for birth parentsmeeting birth parentsinternational adoptiontransracial adoptionwhat defines a familyThis revised edition also features discussion questions at the end of each chapter that help teens and loved ones acknowledge and verbalize their concerns. With up-to-date statistics, as well as insights from experienced adoption professionals who offer practical advice, this edition of Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide is a valuable resource for adopted teens as well as their families and friends.
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  • Basketball: How It Works

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade

    Paperback (Capstone Press, April 1, 2010)
    The backboard shatters and glass flies everywhere after a powerful slam dunk. What an amazing scene! But have you ever wondered how it happens? Learn what goes into each shot, pass, and all the exciting plays in basketball.
  • The Kids' Guide to Money in Sports

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2014)
    Athletes are some of the highest paid professionals in the world. The top players command salaries worth tens of millions of dollars, but the buck doesn’t stop there. Money is everywhere in sports, from ticket prices and merchandise to endorsements and advertisements. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.
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  • Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade

    eBook (Scarecrow Press, Jan. 17, 2013)
    The challenging teen years can be even more difficult for adopted teenagers, many of whom have unanswered questions that may result in fear, anger, and low self-esteem. These feelings may be compounded by the isolation they feel because most friends and family members cannot fully relate to their situation. Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide enables young adults to explore their feelings as they read about the personal experiences of other adopted teens. Through these stories, adopted teens can learn how others have resolved some of their adoption issues and gain powerful insights from those who have experienced some of the same frustrations, struggles, and concerns.This book addresses various issues such as:finding out you’ve been adoptedfitting insearching for birth parentsmeeting birth parentsinternational adoptiontransracial adoptionwhat defines a familyThis revised edition also features discussion questions at the end of each chapter that help teens and loved ones acknowledge and verbalize their concerns. With up-to-date statistics, as well as insights from experienced adoption professionals who offer practical advice, this edition of Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide is a valuable resource for adopted teens as well as their families and friends.
  • The Technology of Basketball

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2013)
    The game of basketball has come a long way from James Naismith’s soccer ball and peach baskets. From high-tech shoes to an in-game player tracking system, technology has become a regular on the basketball court. Slam dunk your way to the latest advancements in The Technology of Basketball.
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  • A Raindrop's Journey

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Holli Conger

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Feb. 1, 2011)
    Where did that raindrop come from? And where is it going next? A raindrop's journey is filled with thrills, spills, and chills. Pack your bags, and get ready to follow it!
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  • What If There Were No Sea Otters?: A Book About the Ocean Ecosystem

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Carol Schwartz

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2010)
    The ocean ecosystem is huge, covering most of our planet. Countless animals and plants live there. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important sea otters are.
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  • A Raindrop's Journey

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Holli Conger

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Dec. 1, 2010)
    Where did that raindrop come from? And where is it going next? A raindrop's journey is filled with thrills, spills, and chills. Pack your bags, and get ready to follow it!
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  • Basketball: How It Works

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The backboard shatters and glass flies everywhere after a powerful slam dunk. What an amazing scene! But have you ever wondered how it happens? Learn what goes into each shot, pass, and all the exciting plays in basketball.
  • What If There Were No Gray Wolves?: A Book About the Temperate Forest Ecosystem

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Carol Schwartz

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Deciduous forest ecosystems can be found on nearly every continent. Countless animals and plants live in them. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important gray wolves are.
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