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It's Thanksgiving!
Tessa Kenan, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, May 4, 2017)Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about the traditions and celebrations of the holiday of Thanksgiving. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Checks and Balances: A Look at the Powers of Government
Kathiann M. Kowalski, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audible Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, June 19, 2017)What are checks and balances? They are limits that keep different parts of government from having too much power. But just what are these limits? And how do they help our government run more smoothly? Listen to this audiobook to find out.
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Ghana
Lyn Larson, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, June 23, 2017)Pack your bags! We're headed to Ghana. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll walk on bridges through the treetops in a tropical forest, see lions and elephants at a wildlife park, and buy kente cloth in a huge outdoor market. A special section introduces Ghana's capital, language, and population. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.
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Let's Meet a Police Officer
Gina Bellisario, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, April 24, 2017)Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it's your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how to keep people safe. She shows a group of kids how she does her job. Three cheers for police officers!
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The Erie Canal
Lisa Bullard, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, May 19, 2017)Have you ever heard of a road that was built for boats? That's what the Erie Canal is. In the 1800s, people dug a canal that was 363 miles long. It helped link the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Can you guess how long it took to build the canal? Or why the canal was important? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about some remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!
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Jamaica
Michael Capek, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, June 20, 2017)Pack your bags! We're headed to Jamaica. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Jamaica from its bustling cities to its sandy beaches and jutting mountains. We'll also find out what kind of food people eat and learn about reggae music and dub poetry. A special section introduces Jamaica's capital, language, and population. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.
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The Crazy Careers of Video Game Designers
Arie Kaplan, Book Buddy Digital Media, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, June 26, 2017)You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well, games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.
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The Empire State Building
Lisa Bullard, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, May 24, 2017)People come from all over the world to see the Empire State Building. You can see all of New York City from the top of this tall skyscraper! Just how many floors does the Empire State Building have? And how long did it take workers to create this amazing structure? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high energy, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!
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Indonesia
Robin Lim, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audible Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, June 22, 2017)Pack your bags! We're headed to Indonesia! On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Indonesia's volcanic islands and ancient temples. A special section introduces Indonesia's capital, language, and population. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.
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Experiment with Photosynthesis
Nadia Higgins, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, June 14, 2017)Sunlight helps a plant make its own food using photosynthesis. But do you know what happens to a plant when there is no sunlight? Or what part of a plant makes food? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help listeners explore science concepts and analyze information.
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Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb?
Brian P. Cleary, Book Buddy Digital Media, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, April 19, 2017)Bursting with adverbs, this book creatively clarifies the concept of adverbs for young listeners with delightfully playful rhymes.
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I and You and Don't Forget Who: What Is a Pronoun?
Brian P. Cleary, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, April 18, 2017)The latest addition to the best-selling Words Are CATegorical series, this fun-filled guide uses playful puns to creatively clarify the concept of pronouns.