Books with title What's the Big Idea

It's the Science Fair, and the second grade is all over it! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean do? Something involving explosions? Or ropes? Something with ice cubes? Or maybe...maybe something different.

A fun historic tale by Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz!No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas: a remote-control lock (so he could lock his door without getting out of bed), a rocking chair with a fan over it (to keep flies away), and a windmill (to turn his roast meat on its spit). Aside from being a mad of ideas, he was an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian (for a time, anyway)."This biography is distinguished by its humanizing detail [and] amusing tone." - School Library Journal

Molly Mouse just wants to write a poem?but she can?t find the perfect idea! Then she sees her friends Rabbit, Goose, Frog, and Pig. They are looking for an idea also: what to get Turtle for his birthday. But when they all come up with the very same idea, what will they do? Then inspiration strikes?Molly has the best idea of all! If she uses her poetry and they all work together, Molly and her friends can create the most original birthday present ever.

Molly Mouse just wants to write a poem, but she can't find the perfect idea! Then she sees her friends Rabbit, Goose, Frog, and Pig. They are looking for an idea also -- what to get Turtle for his birthday? But when they all come up with the very same idea, what will they do? Then inspiration strikes? Molly has the best idea of all! If she uses her poetry and they all work together, Molly and her friends can create the most original birthday present ever.

Molly Mouse just wants to write a poem?but she can?t find the perfect idea! Then she sees her friends Rabbit, Goose, Frog, and Pig. They are looking for an idea also: what to get Turtle for his birthday. But when they all come up with the very same idea, what will they do? Then inspiration strikes?Molly has the best idea of all! If she uses her poetry and they all work together, Molly and her friends can create the most original birthday present ever.

It's the Science Fair, and the second grade is all over it! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean do? Something involving explosions? Or ropes? Somethingwith ice cubes? Or maybe . . . maybe something different.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. It's the Science Fair, and the second grade is all over it! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean do? Something involving explosions? Or ropes? Something with ice cubes? Or maybe...maybe something different.

Since the beginnings of the city in 1630, Boston has been a hub of new ideas that have led America and the world in new directions. Innovations have ranged from the smallpox vaccine to the invention of the telephone. Even toll-house cookies and personal computers got their start in Boston.Photos, paintings, and engravings--and lots of cool facts--bring to life some of the people, places, and events that changed the course of history.

Wouldn't it be fun to read a book about how kids think using retro-like illustrations? What's the big idea? is meant to get young children thinking about where ideas come from and how we learn to place value on them. Each page is composed of opposite thoughts/actions that are very relatable to the actual lives of children. The illustrations are multicultural and the photo realistic settings are varied to help the reader identify with each situation. For added fun, key words in the text graphically represent what they mean. In addition, there's a guide for parents and teachers with extended enriching activities.

Since the beginnings of the city in 1630, Boston has been a hub of new ideas that have led America and the world in new directions. Innovations have ranged from the smallpox vaccine to the invention of the telephone. Even toll-house cookies and personal computers got their start in Boston.Photos, paintings, and engravings--and lots of cool facts--bring to life some of the people, places, and events that changed the course of history.