Books with title Curious About Money

Snowflakes are falling—and this cool new 8 x 8 in the Smithsonian nonfiction line tells young readers why!When does it snow? Why is snow white? How do we know no two snowflakes are alike? (Hint: the proof is in the photographs, first made in the 1890s!) With full-color photographs and the Smithsonian’s famous Wilson Bentley snowflake photos, this new Curious About title looks at the science behind snow, and the history of record-setting blizzards and snowstorms—plus how people have fun in the snow!

Money talks . . . about history!Shells. Coins. Paper bills. Credit cards. Bitcoins. People have used all kinds of objects to buy, sell, or trade. Aren’t you curious: what is money? Developed with numismatic curators at the Smithsonian, this fascinating book looks at how people, money, and history intersect, right on up to what's current about currency.Penguin-Smithsonian nonfiction: where content meets cool!

Money talks . . . about history!Shells. Coins. Paper bills. Credit cards. Bitcoins. People have used all kinds of objects to buy, sell, or trade. Aren’t you curious: what is money? Developed with numismatic curators at the Smithsonian, this fascinating book looks at how people, money, and history intersect, right on up to what's current about currency.Penguin-Smithsonian nonfiction: where content meets cool!

Welcome to the first volume of the 'Curious Kids Series'! Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. These series aims to help fill that curiosity and teach them about the world around them. With bright, colorful pictures and simply written facts, the 'Curious Kids Series' is exactly what parents are looking to fill those bookshelf spaces!In this first volume, we explore owls. Why don't you see them during the day? How do they eat their food if they don't have teeth? Do they all live in trees? All the questions your kids have... answered!Do you have a topic you'd like the series to cover? Send an email to the address inside the book! Suggest a topic that gets chosen and receive a free copy of the book! We want to write the stuff parents want their kids to read!

Snowflakes are falling—and this cool new 8 x 8 in the Smithsonian nonfiction line tells young readers why!When does it snow? Why is snow white? How do we know no two snowflakes are alike? (Hint: the proof is in the photographs, first made in the 1890s!) With full-color photographs and the Smithsonian’s famous Wilson Bentley snowflake photos, this new Curious About title looks at the science behind snow, and the history of record-setting blizzards and snowstorms—plus how people have fun in the snow!

This board book beginner’s guide offers a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of mammals. Educator and author Cathryn Sill introduces very young children to basic facts about mammals with the help of beautifully detailed illustrations from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill. Simple and clear descriptions of how mammals look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move around make this first title in the Discovering Nature series a dependable and informative beginning resource for learning about mammals.

Welcome to the first volume of the 'Curious Kids Series'! Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. These series aims to help fill that curiosity and teach them about the world around them. With bright, colorful pictures and simply written facts, the 'Curious Kids Series' is exactly what parents are looking to fill those bookshelf spaces!In this first volume, we explore owls. Why don't you see them during the day? How do they eat their food if they don't have teeth? Do they all live in trees? All the questions your kids have... answered!Do you have a topic you'd like the series to cover? Send an email to the address inside the book! Suggest a topic that gets chosen and receive a free copy of the book! We want to write the stuff parents want their kids to read!

How hot is this tiny planet? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Mercury. You know Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. But did you know it's only a little bigger than Earth's Moon? Or that it has more craters than any other planet? Perfect for self-selection and early reports, this question-and-answer book covers Mercury's appearance and features, plus missions to the planet. A Quick Facts chart provides fast facts while simple infographics support visual learners. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.

Why does everyone want to go to Mars and not Venus? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about planets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Venus. Venus is sometimes called Earth's twin planet - its evil twin. Did you know Venus is so hot that metal melts on its surface? And if the heat doesn't burn you up, the atmospheric pressure would crush you. Perfect for self-selection and early reports, this question-and-answer book covers Venus' appearance and features, plus missions to the planet. A Quick Facts chart provides fast facts while simple infographics support visual learners. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.

Why do dogs sniff each other's butts? Find out the answer and spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to dogs.Of course, a dog's sense of smell is better than a human. But did you know they can smell 100 million times better? Or that their butts have scent glands and that's why they wag their tail? Featuring nine kid-friendly Q&As, curious elementary readers will learn about canine behavior, body language, and communication. Engaging and sometimes funny questions draw in even reluctant readers and research-based answers satisfy young animal lovers' curiosity.Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature gives additional resources and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson that models inquiry skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and index.