Books with title What Are Atoms?

Single or multicolored, smooth or multifaceted, gems of all kinds captivate people of all ages. This vibrant volume will teach the budding geology buff how a single mineral can form many varieties of gems, how some gems are actually created by animals, and why certain types of jewelry are so valuable. Young readers who might display their birthstones with pride will be fascinated to learn about the role gems have played in superstition. The use of gems in tools including lasers and saws is also covered. Readers will be mesmerized by both the beauty and versatility of these incredible stones.

Grace Standifer seems to be a normal six year old little girl that is full of questions about life. She loves to spend the day playing dress up with her friends, having lunch with her grandmother, and then curling up in her daddy's lap as he reads the evening paper. But one day her questions changed from "why" to "what," causing her and her parents to look at their life differently. Come join us as we go through that day when everything changed for Grace and her parents as she asked, "What are we?"

A pack of four texts studying geological features - volcanoes, caves, islands and coral reefs - for nine-year-olds with special educational needs. They are part of the "Take-Off!" series which is aimed at children who are struggling to achieve the levels of literacy expected for their age. The books chosen have been based on best-selling titles within existing Heinemann Library series and meet all Key Stage 2 requirements for the subject area. The National Literacy Strategy emphasizes that children with special educational needs should work, wherever possible, with their peers within the Literacy Hour. The aim is to use structured, intensive teaching to enable as many children as possible to work at the appropriate level for their age.

Single or multicolored, smooth or multifaceted, gems of all kinds captivate people of all ages. This vibrant volume will teach the budding geology buff how a single mineral can form many varieties of gems, how some gems are actually created by animals, and why certain types of jewelry are so valuable. Young readers who might display their birthstones with pride will be fascinated to learn about the role gems have played in superstition. The use of gems in tools including lasers and saws is also covered. Readers will be mesmerized by both the beauty and versatility of these incredible stones.

Grace Standifer seems to be a normal six year old little girl that is full of questions about life. She loves to spend the day playing dress up with her friends, having lunch with her grandmother, and then curling up in her daddy's lap as he reads the evening paper. But one day her questions changed from "why" to "what," causing her and her parents to look at their life differently. Come join us as we go through that day when everything changed for Grace and her parents as she asked, "What are we?"