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George Washington Carver
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2001)A biography describing the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, the African American scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts.
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Hammerhead Sharks
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2014)All it takes is one look at a hammerhead shark to see how these powerful hunters got their name. With their distinctive hammer- or shovel-shaped heads, hammerheads stand apart from other sharks. Readers will find out how hammerheads hunt for food, socialize, and look for mates. They will also learn why hammerheads stay on the move constantly, why they are such good swimmers, and how they can sense small vibrations and electrical signals in the ocean. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine main ideas and explain how they are supported by key details. The grade-appropriate context helps readers determine the meaning of domain-specific words as well.
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Droughts
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2012)What happens to the environment when a drought occurs? What are some of the causes of droughts? What can people do about the problems caused by droughts? How can you use your math skills to learn more about droughts? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about droughts.
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Animal Mash-Ups
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)Learn about how science has created new animals using genetics.Though scientists do their best to classify all of the world's countless living things into carefully organized species, hybrid animals can't be described so easily. As the offspring of two different species, these creatures are neither one nor the other. Readers will learn about hybrids that occur naturally in the wild, such as the liger (half lion, half tiger), and those that have been created intentionally by human breeders, such as the Labradoodle (half Labrador retriever, half poodle). They will also explore the ethical and environmental issues surrounding hybrids.
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Amazon Rain Forest
Vicky Franchino
Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2016)Explore the Amazon rain forest and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what knids of plants and animals live there to what kinds of weather it receives.
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Animal Migrations
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2015)"Find out why animals migrate from one location to another, how they complete their journeys, and what difficulties they face along the way"--
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Italian Americans
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)Provides a simple overview of the heritage, customs, and beliefs of Italian Americans and presents the accomplishments of some well-known Italian Americans.
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John F. Kennedy
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2001)A biography discussing the personal life, education, and political career of the thirty-fifth President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.
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Canadian Taiga
Vicky Franchino
Paperback (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2016)Explore the taiga of Canada and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives.
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Florida Wetlands
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 1, 2016)Explore the wetlands of Florida and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives.
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Gorillas
Vicky Franchino
Library Binding (Children's Press, March 1, 2013)Discover how gorillas are related to humans and how scientists have communicated with these incredible animals using sign language.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Given their huge size and hulking movements, gorillas might seem frightening at first, but they are actually gentle and intelligent animals. Readers will find out how these gentle giants search for food, communicate with one another, and form complex social groups.
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