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Books in Why in the World? series

  • Wow in the World: Two Whats?! and a Wow! Think & Tinker Playbook: Activities and Games for Curious Kids

    Mindy Thomas, Guy Raz

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 30, 2020)
    From the creators of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World comes an interactive, science-based activity book based on their daily game show, Two Whats?! and a Wow! Choose between three unbelievable science statements to identify the true wow fact from the fallacies—and then learn the why and how behind the wow! But that’s not all! After each round, tackle a STEAM-based challenge using a few household items and a lot of creativity. And discover even more science fun in the sidebars, which are filled with brain-bursting facts and figures. Packed with Wow in the World’s signature, family-friendly humor and fascinating science facts, the Two Whats?! and a Wow! Think & Tinker Playbook will provide hours of learning, laughs, and wows.
  • Who in the World Was The Acrobatic Empress?: The Story of Theodora

    Robin Phillips, Jeff West

    Paperback (The Well-Trained Mind Press, April 26, 2006)
    Discover the intriguing story of Empress Theodora in this junior-level biography from Peace Hill Press. The Emperor Justinian could not decide what to do. His people were rioting. An angry mob poured through the streets, looting, setting fires, and destroying houses and taverns. If they reached the palace, they might kill him. Justinian's trusted advisers pressed him to run to the port and sail away, giving up his throne to save his life. He turned and looked at his wife, the wisest person in the room. What would she, the Empress Theodora, urge him to do? Outstanding illustrations from Jeff West complement the fabulous story, giving second-grade readers insight into the life of this 6th century ruler.About the series: The classical curriculum introduces even the youngest student to the pleasures of true learning. Elementary students learn history not through predigested textbooks with multiple-choice answers, but through reading the stories of history. Unfortunately, biographies of great men and women of the past are almost all written for older students, limiting the ability of young students to explore history through reading. Libraries are crammed with biographies written for high school students and adults―while beginning readers are provided with a shelf full of junior-level books about football players, NASCAR drivers, and movie stars. Now, Peace Hill Press puts real history back into the grasp of the youngest historians with the Who in the World Biography Series. The first entries in the series provide young readers and their parents and teachers with biographies of great men and women of the Middle Ages. Designed to be used as part of The Story of the World curriculum, these biographies give beginning historians in grades 2–4 a chance to explore beyond the textbook. An audio version is also available separately. Black-and-white illustrations throughout
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  • Who in the World Was The Forgotten Explorer?: The Story of Amerigo Vespucci

    Lorene Lambert, Jed Mickle

    Paperback (Peace Hill Press, Dec. 17, 2005)
    Discover the intriguing story of Amerigo Vespucci in this junior-level biography from Peace Hill Press. When Columbus landed on the islands in the Caribbean Sea, he thought he was off the coast of China. A few years later, Amerigo Vespucci sailed west, hoping to find a new route to the East. Instead, he discovered new lands that nobody at home knew about. What did he see? Who did he tell? And why is America named after him? Outstanding illustrations from Jed Mickle complement the fabulous story, giving second-grade readers insight into the life of this discoverer.About the series: The classical curriculum introduces even the youngest student to the pleasures of true learning. Elementary students learn history not through predigested textbooks with multiple-choice answers, but through reading the stories of history. Unfortunately, biographies of great men and women of the past are almost all written for older students, limiting the ability of young students to explore history through reading. Libraries are crammed with biographies written for high school students and adults―while beginning readers are provided with a shelf full of junior-level books about football players, NASCAR drivers, and movie stars. Now, Peace Hill Press puts real history back into the grasp of the youngest historians with the Who in the World Biography Series. The first entries in the series provide young readers and their parents and teachers with biographies of great men and women of the Middle Ages. Designed to be used as part of The Story of the World curriculum, these biographies give beginning historians in grades 2–4 a chance to explore beyond the textbook. An audio version is also available separately. Black-and-white illustrations throughout
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  • Who in the World Was The Unready King?: The Story of Ethelred

    Connie Clark, Jed Mickle

    Paperback (Peace Hill Press, Aug. 17, 2005)
    Discover the intriguing story of Ethelred the Unready in this junior-level biography from Peace Hill Press. Ethelred’s mother stood behind him. The archbishop smeared holy oil on Ethelred’s shoulders and hands. He gave Ethelred a heavy sword and placed a gold crown on his head. The crown was too big―it fell over his eyes, and Ethelred almost dropped the sword on the archbishop’s foot. How did Ethelred become king when he was only ten years old? Outstanding illustrations from Jed Mickle complement the fabulous story, giving second-grade readers insight into the life of this influential figure.About the series: The classical curriculum introduces even the youngest student to the pleasures of true learning. Elementary students learn history not through predigested textbooks with multiple-choice answers, but through reading the stories of history. Unfortunately, biographies of great men and women of the past are almost all written for older students, limiting the ability of young students to explore history through reading. Libraries are crammed with biographies written for high school students and adults―while beginning readers are provided with a shelf full of junior-level books about football players, NASCAR drivers, and movie stars. Now, Peace Hill Press puts real history back into the grasp of the youngest historians with the Who in the World Biography Series. The first entries in the series provide young readers and their parents and teachers with biographies of great men and women of the Middle Ages. Designed to be used as part of The Story of the World curriculum, these biographies give beginning historians in grades 2–4 a chance to explore beyond the textbook. An audio version is also available separately. Black-and-white illustrations throughout
  • Why Do Geese Fly South in the Winter?: A Book About Migration

    Kathy Allen

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Provides an explanation of migration, including what it is, why and how animals migrate, and how people affect migration.
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  • Why Do Bears Sleep All Winter?: A Book About Hibernation

    Jane Duden

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Provides an explanation of what hibernation is including why animals hibernate, and how they do it.
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  • Who in the World Was The Secretive Printer?: The Story of Johannes Gutenberg

    Robert Beckham, Jed Mickle

    2005 (The Well-Trained Mind Press, Aug. 17, 2005)
    Discover the intriguing story of Johannes Gutenberg in this junior-level biography from Peace Hill Press. Johannes Gutenberg spent his days shut away, working on a mysterious project. His neighbors wondered what he was doing in his metal shop. Why did he need so much money? Was he making expensive gold jewelry? Weapons? Armor? What project could possibly take up so many hours of Johannes’s time? And how did his invention change the world? Outstanding illustrations from Jed Mickle complement the fabulous story, giving second-grade readers insight into the life of this influential figure.About the series: The classical curriculum introduces even the youngest student to the pleasures of true learning. Elementary students learn history not through predigested textbooks with multiple-choice answers, but through reading the stories of history. Unfortunately, biographies of great men and women of the past are almost all written for older students, limiting the ability of young students to explore history through reading. Libraries are crammed with biographies written for high school students and adults―while beginning readers are provided with a shelf full of junior-level books about football players, NASCAR drivers, and movie stars. Now, Peace Hill Press puts real history back into the grasp of the youngest historians with the Who in the World Biography Series. The first entries in the series provide young readers and their parents and teachers with biographies of great men and women of the Middle Ages. Designed to be used as part of The Story of the World curriculum, these biographies give beginning historians in grades 2–4 a chance to explore beyond the textbook. An audio version is also available separately. Black-and-white illustrations throughout
  • Why Isn't Pluto a Planet?: A Book About Planets

    Stephen John Kortenkamp

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2007)
    What is a planet anyway? How come Pluto isn't one? Are there any more planets? Scientists are learning more about these questions every day. Look inside to discover more about the mysteries of the planets in our solar system.
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  • What Happened to the Dinosaurs?: A Book about Extinction

    Rebecca Jean Olien

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Provides an explanation of extinction, including what it is, why it happens, and how people can help stop animal and plant extinction from happening.
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  • Why Do Tigers Have Stripes?: A Book About Camouflage

    Pamela Jain Dell

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Provides an explanation of animal camouflage, including what it is, why animals use it, and different types of camouflage.
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  • Where Does Lightning Come From?: A Book About Weather

    June Preszler

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2007)
    From sunny days to fierce thunderstorms, weather is always changing. But what causes clouds, rain, and lightning? Look inside to discover more about amazing weather.
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  • Why Is the South Pole So Cold?: A Book About Antarctica

    Janeen R. Adil

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Provides a description of Antarctica, including its climate, plants, animals, and exploration.
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