Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Washington DC written by Cullen Gwin and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington D.C. is our nation’s capitol. It is where many of our important laws are made, and the place that runs our country. What happens in Washington DC affects our lives in many ways, but how much do you know about this place? Do you know: By law, how large is Washington DC allowed to be? What made the way Washington DC was laid out different from every other city in America at that time? Is Washington DC larger or smaller than it was when it was first formed? What happened to many buildings in Washington DC 15 years after the city was formed? How long did it take Washington DC to get paved roads after it was formed? Find out the answers to these questions and many more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Insects written by Cullen Gwin and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insects are everywhere, and there are so many different kinds. But no matter how many there are, all insects have some things in common. Here are some fun facts about those little things that you find crawling around everywhere. Do you know the answers to these questions? What does the word insect mean? How many insects are there in the world? Are there insects in the Arctic and the Antarctic? Do insects have their legs in the front or the back half of their bodies? Do most insects have lungs? Find out more about insects and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Insects A 15 Minute Book written by Cullen Gwin and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insects are everywhere, and there are so many different kinds. But no matter how many there are, all insects have some things in common. Here are some fun facts about those little things that you find crawling around everywhere. Do you know the answers to these questions? What does the word insect mean? How many insects are there in the world? Are there insects in the Arctic and the Antarctic? Do insects have their legs in the front or the back half of their bodies? Do most insects have lungs? Find out more about insects and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Ages 8 and up. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Cougars Lions of the Mountains written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the difference between a cougar, a puma, and a mountain lion? How high can a cougar jump to reach a tree limb? Do cougars live alone or in groups? Do cougars catch most of what they chase? What will a cougar do if it sees a dog? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a cougar looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10. All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Armadillos Animals That Wear Armor written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How would you like to live your life in a suit of armor? That is what an armadillo does. An armadillo is an animal that is covered in armor. It has bony plates around its body to protect it. The plates are hard, like a turtle's shell. The armadillo looks a bit like an anteater. That’s because it is a cousin of the anteater. Armadillos have very long noses. They use their nose to sniff out things. They like to sniff out insects and other good things to eat. They have a great sense of smell. Better than their nose is their ears. They have large, rounded ears that they can move back and forth. They can even turn them around. That way an armadillo can point its ears toward a sound. That lets them hear very well. Find out more about this wonderful animal and learn the answers to these questions: What do armadillos eat? What is their shell made out of? How do armadillos cross a river? How do armadillos help people? What human disease can armadillos catch? And many more! Learn what an armadillo looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Hippos Giants Who Love the Water written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hippos are giant animals that live in Africa. How much do you know about these huge beasts? Do you know: Are there such things as hippos that like to surf on the waves? What does a hippo like to eat? Can a hippo get sunburned? Do hippos really sweat blood? Find out what a hippo looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.8 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Gorillas Men of the African Forest written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gorillas are huge, hairy, man-like creatures that live in Africa. How much do you know about them? Do you know: How long are a gorilla's arms? What is a gorilla's favorite food? Where does a gorilla sleep? Can gorillas tie knots? Find out what a gorilla looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.8 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Jellyfish Boogers of the Sea written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jellyfish are animals that live in the sea. Most jellyfish are made up of a bell or top part. Then there are lots of tentacles or arms that hang down from the bell. These arms can be up to 100 feet long! The arms are the part of the jellyfish you want to stay away from. They have tiny stingers all over them. These stingers can inject poison into anything they touch. Find out what a jellyfish looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts. Ages 7-10 Reading Level 3.8 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Rays and Skates Pancakes of the Sea written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2012-01-14 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever seen a ray? Sting rays, manta rays, and devil rays are all cousins who live in the ocean. How much do you know about these strange winged creatures? Do you know: What do rays eat? What is a mermaid’s purse? What do a ray’s teeth look like? How big is the largest ray? Find out what a ray looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10. All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Manatees Mermaids of the Sea written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a manatee? A manatee is a sea creature. It looks like a large, walrus with a fat face. Even though it is huge, this animal is known for being one of the gentlest creatures in the sea. This book will introduce you to manatees and tell you many interesting facts about them, including: What do manatees eat? How many babies does a manatee mother have? Where do manatees live? Do manatees bite people? How do boats hurt manatees? Find out what a manatee looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.6 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Bats Fliers of the Night written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What animal sees with its ears and flies with its hands? Bats do. They also do many other strange things. Bats don’t see very well with their eyes. Instead, they “see” with their ears. Use sonar to find their way, and to find things in the dark. Find out more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions: What is sonar? How many clicks will a bat send out each second? How many kinds of bats are there? How many bugs can a bat eat in one hour? How much blood do vampire bats drink each night? Learn what a bat looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 to 10 All measurements in American and metric. This Educational Version includes activities designed to reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Wolves Howlers of the Night written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wolf is an animal that looks a lot like a dog, but wolves are wild. You can't make friends with them like you can a dog. Wild wolves also don't make very good pets. They are usually afraid of people and will hide from them or will attack them. How much do you know about wolves? Do you know: What a wolf mother feeds her babies? How fast a wolf can run? Why the tunnel to a wolf’s den goes down and then up? How far a wolf pack can travel in one day? Learn all these things and more! Learn what a wolf looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 2.9 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Dolphins Playmates of the Sea written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. They have smooth, gray skin. Their skin feels like rubber. The dolphin's mouth is filled with rows and rows of sharp teeth. They are made for tearing off pieces of meat. Dolphins come in different colors. Most of them are gray, but there are also dolphins that are black and white. There are even some that are all white. Find out what a dolphin looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts. Ages 7 to 10. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Prudence Wright and the Minute Women written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Minutemen were a big part of the Revolutionary War. They got their name because they could be ready to fight in a minute. But men were not the only ones who could fight. Here is the story of Prudence Wright. Her friends called her "Pru". Pru was married to David Wright. She was 35 and he was 40. They had seven children. In April 1775, Pru was raising the kids alone. David was not at home. He was a Minuteman. He had gone off the fight the British. One day Pru was visiting her mother in a nearby town. She heard some men talking. They were Tories. That meant that they were on the side of the British. Find out how Pru and her friends stop the men from getting messages to the British in this exciting 15-minute book. Ages 7 - 10. Reading level 2.5 This book is part of our "Heroes in History" series. These 15-minute books focus on a specific moment in a historic person's life. Aimed at second graders, they provide the perfect introduction to heroic Americans in an exciting, fun-to-read way. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Ida Lewis First Rescue written by Cullen Gwin and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a cold day in October 1858. It had been warm for many days. Then it turned cool. There was a breeze blowing across the water. Eighteen year old Ida Lewis stared out across the sea. She loved living on Lime Rock. Her father was the keeper of the Lime Rock Lighthouse. Now Ida did the keeper's jobs. She climbed the stairs each night. She took care of the lamps in the tower. She also kept watch out to sea. As she was making supper, she looked out the window. There were lots of waves on the sea. They were getting higher. Suddenly Ida saw something in the water. It was a small sailboat. There were three boys sitting in the boat. Another boy was up on the mast of the boat. The boat was rocking back and forth! If it turned in the water, it would be in trouble. The waves would hit it on the side. That would knock it over. If the mast swung too far to the side, water would get in the boat. It could turn over. It could sink. A moment later it happened. The boat turned on its side. The boys were thrown into the water. Find out how Ida saves the boys from the boat in this exciting 15-minute book. Ages 7 and up. Reading level 2.5 This book is part of our "Heroes in History" series. These 15-minute books focus on a specific moment in a historic person's life. Aimed at second graders, they provide the perfect introduction to famous Americans in an exciting, fun-to-read way. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book The American Army of Two written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1812 the British and American armies went to war. They fought over the rights of ships at sea. The war had been going on for two long years when this story takes place. It was September of 1814 in Scituate (say skit-you-ate) Massachusetts. The town was small. Most of the people in the town made their living by fishing. On this September day the lighthouse keeper had gone to town with his wife and most of his other children. He left two of his children, Rebecca and Abigail Bates, alone at the lighthouse. Becky was 21. Her sister was only 17. Find out how these two girls saved their town from an invasion by the British in this exciting 15-minute book. Ages 7 and up. Reading level 2.6 This book is part of our "Heroes in History" series. These 15-minute books focus on a specific moment in a historic person's life. Aimed at second graders, they provide the perfect introduction to famous Americans in an exciting, fun-to-read way. Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Penelope Barker and the Ladies Boston Tea Party written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Oh Elizabeth, there is so much to do!" Penny said to her friend. "And I am worried. I do hope the other ladies are with us." Penelope Barker was often called Penny. She was at the home of her friend, Elizabeth King. They were there to get ready for a great tea party. And this tea party would be great. Penny hoped that it would help change life in America. It was October, 1774. America was ruled by the British. But the British leaders were not fair. Find out what happened on that day that helped to change history in this exciting 15-minute book. Ages 7 and up. Reading level 2.6 This book is part of our "Heroes in History" series. These 15-minute books focus on a specific moment in a historic person's life. Aimed at second graders, they provide the perfect introduction to famous Americans in an exciting, fun-to-read way. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.