Download or read book Smithsonian All Star Readers Pre Level 1 Adorable Baby Animals Library Binding written by Courtney Acampora and published by Silver Dolphin Books. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to baby animals for aspiring readers! Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian and esteemed literary childhood expert Dr. Adria Klein, Smithsonian All-Star Readers Pre-Level 1: Adorable Baby Animals encourages reading comprehension while introducing cute and cuddly creatures. After building reading skills with the carefully designed leveling structure, kids can continue learning about baby animals with the included glossary and quiz.

Download or read book Smithsonian Kids All Star Readers Outer Space Level 1 Library Binding written by Ruth Strother and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian and esteemed literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, this a carefully designed leveling structure for early readers. Covering STEM-oriented fascinating topics such as comets, asteroids, moons, and more, the concepts in this reader are reinforced by photos and include vocabulary and topics familiar to kindergarteners and first graders.

Download or read book Smithsonian Kids All Star Readers Dinosaurs Level 2 written by Editors of Silver Dolphin Books and published by Silver Dolphin Books. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read and learn about the world of dinosaurs with the Smithsonian! Roar with the dinosaurs and learn to read with the Smithsonian! Smithsonian Kids All Star Readers: Dinosaurs Level 2 includes four dinosaur readers that cover everything from T. rex to fossils. Developed with esteemed childhood literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, this collection is designed to encourage reading comprehension through simple factual texts, new phonic structures, familiar vocabulary, and more. After finishing each reader, children can use the quizzes and glossaries to reinforce reading comprehension.

Download or read book Smithsonian All Star Readers All About Dogs Level 1 Library Binding written by Maggie Fischer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Breeds, behavior, dog jobs, and more!"--Cover.

Download or read book Smithsonian Readers Read with Me Pre Level 1 written by Courtney Acampora and published by Silver Dolphin Books. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to read with the Smithsonian! Smithsonian Readers: Read With Me! Pre-Level 1 introduces young children to the wonderful world of reading. Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and esteemed childhood literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, Read With Me! Pre-Level 1 includes six titles that feature engaging content, presented simply. The Read With Me! titles were created for children whose interest in reading is just beginning. Pre-Level 1 contains simple, short sentences with familiar vocabulary for children who are starting to read with the support of a parent or caregiver. Bright photographs reinforce the text, encouraging reading comprehension. Bound into the book are 36 perforated fact cards that further sharpen newly acquired reading skills. Read With Me! Pre-Level 1 will spark young children’s interest in becoming life-long readers.

Download or read book Smithsonian Readers Amazing Animals Level 2 written by Brenda Scott Royce and published by Silver Dolphin Books. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenge yourself and engage with the amazing wildlife around the world in the newest Smithsonian reader! This engaging nonfiction book continues children’s journeys to becoming lifelong readers with new and engaging content and more challenging texts. Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian and esteemed childhood literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, Amazing Animals Level 2 contains four 32-page topics for engaged readers looking to learn more about the world around them: Sea Life, Nighttime Animals, Rain Forest Animals, and Baby Animals. Children can also practice their reading skills and test their newfound knowledge with the included quizzes.

Download or read book Wildlife of the World written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the full force of nature with this stunning visual encyclopedia celebrating the world’s most wonderful wildlife. With an inspiring foreword by leading naturalist and wildlife photographer Chris Packham, this epic adventure takes you across the continents to meet all creatures big and small. You’ll visit the deserts of Australia, the grasslands of Africa, the rainforests of South America, the mountains of Asia, and the coral reefs of Australia on this mind-blowing tour to meet the incredibly diverse range of life on Earth. Breathtaking photography, animal profiles, accessible maps, and facts and stats combine to create this standout reference title. Revealing a wealth of species across hundreds of spectacular pages, Wildlife of the World introduces you to animals that roam, swim, and fly in each and every part of our planet. Calling all globe-trotters, nature enthusiasts, and biology students, this is your chance to experience the animal kingdom as never before and gain an absolutely essential addition to your home library. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.

Download or read book Smithsonian Kids All Star Readers Reptiles Level 2 written by Brenda Scott Royce and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the Komodo dragon to the Galapagos tortoise, children will learn about reptiles while building reading skills"--page [4] of cover.

Download or read book Animal Architects L3 National Geographic Readers written by Libby Romero and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Information about how animals build their homes, for beginner readers"--

Download or read book The Quilt Story written by Tony Johnston and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1996-06-18 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a move to a new home, comfort comes from a surprising place. Long ago, a young girl named Abigail put her beloved patchwork quilt in the attic. Generations later, another young girl discovers the quilt and makes it her own, relying on its warmth to help her feel secure in a new home.

Download or read book Smithsonian Readers Ultimate Predators Level 3 written by Brenda Scott Royce and published by Silver Dolphin Books. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master reading with the Smithsonian! Smithsonian Readers: Ultimate Predators Level 3 continues children’s journeys to becoming lifelong readers with new and engaging content and more challenging texts. Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and esteemed childhood literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, Ultimate Predators Level 3 contains four 32-page topics for engaged readers looking to learn more about the world around them from dinosaurs and reptiles to big cats and sharks! Children can also practice their reading skills and test their newfound knowledge with the included quizzes. Level 3: Engaged Readers -Interesting factual and informational text that contains new and unfamiliar content -Includes glossary to reinforce reading comprehension -Repetition of longer sentence patterns with variation of placement of subjects, verbs, and adjectives -Most of the vocabulary should be familiar to first graders -Introduction of more complex spelling patterns and letter-sound relationships -Photos, illustrations, and diagrams are included for further concept exploration

Download or read book Flora written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens guide you around the beautiful and mysterious world that is the plant kingdom. From regulating the air we breathe to providing food, clothes, fuels, and medicines - plants are fundamental to our lives. Discover an extraordinary diversity of species, which includes a grass that grows a meter a day, roots that breathe air, and "queen of the night" cactuses whose rare blooms vanish before dawn. In a combination of art and science, Flora celebrates plants from majestic trees to microscopic algae, explaining how they germinate, grow, and reproduce. It presents species that have evolved to accommodate pollinating insects such as the foxglove, and plants that have adapted to flourish in even the most hostile of habitats. Pierre-Joseph Redoute in the 18th-century was described as the "Raphael of flowers". Flora showcases his botanical paintings as well as those of Georg Ehret and others in this gorgeous visual celebration of plants through the ages. Whether you are a keen gardener, naturalist, or botany student, this beautiful book is a treat that will entice, inform, and amaze.

Download or read book Music written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Produced in association with the Smithsonian and including images from The National Music Museum in South Dakota, Music: The Definitive Visual History guides readers through the progression of music since its prehistoric beginnings, discussing not just Western classical music, but music from all around the world. Telling the story of musical developments, era by era, linking musical theory, technology, and human genius into the narrative, Music: The Definitive Visual History profiles the lives of groundbreaking musicians from Mozart to Elvis, takes an in-depth look at the history and function of various instruments, and includes listening suggestions for each music style. Anyone with an interest in music will enjoy learning about the epic journey the art has taken over the years and will learn to appreciate music with a new ear.

Download or read book History of the World in 1 000 Objects written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the watch Napoleon used to synchronize with his generals at Waterloo and Chinese David vases believed to be the oldest example of blue and white porcelain to the US Constitution and the Mayan Dresden codex, the oldest book written in the Americas, History of the World in 1,000 Objects provides a completely fresh perspective on the history of the world. With objects revealing how our ancestors lived, what they believed and valued, and how these items helped shape civilization, History of the World in 1,000 Objects contains a treasure trove of human creativity from earliest cultures to the present day. Objects are grouped chronologically, under key themes, from art to the history of technology, and together help paint a unique picture that provides detailed insight into each culture. In addition to stunning specially-commissioned photographs, History of the World in 1,000 Objects includes timelines and maps that make it easy to compare how people lived at different times and in different parts of the world. Reviews of its print edition: "This vividly illustrated book provides a fresh perspective on world history by revealing how our ancestors lived through the objects they fashioned." - Longitude "[A] completely fresh perspective on the history of the world." - Releaselog "[A] treasure trove of human creativity from earliest cultures to the present day." - USA Today "Using human-made objects to explain world history is such a fun and interesting way to see how societies around the planet have evolved both culturally and technologically." - Winkbooks Award to its print edition: The National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children's Book Council's Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2015

Download or read book Great Maps written by Jerry Brotton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The whole world is mapped out for your viewing pleasure in this captivating compendium, ranging from past to present through diverse themes of transport and technology to discoveries and development. Covering the classical maps of the ancient world and traveling through time to reach Google Earth in the 21st century, this unprecedented history of more than 60 maps opens up our planet as never before. Great Maps showcases early Medieval maps like including mappae mundi; iconic transport maps such as the London Underground; important travel maps including Dr. Livingstone's version of Africa; maps of natural wonders such as the ocean floor; and momentous moments including the marks on the Moon left by the lunar landings. There are maps that show the way to heaven, depict lands with no sunshine, and the mysterious home of "the people with no bowels" on this mind-blowing journey. Much more than just geographical data, maps are an accurate reflection of the culture and context of different time frames in history. British historian Jerry Brotton tells the amazing secret stories behind many of the most significant maps ever unearthed, revealing key features and innovative techniques in incredible detail. The unique insight into how mapmakers have expressed their world views results in this treasured book that makes a welcome addition to any bookshelf or home library.

Download or read book Fly Cher Ami Fly written by Robert Burleigh and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cher Ami was one of six hundred carrier pigeons used by the American Army during World War I. Cher Ami was a hero who, against all odds, helped rescue a lost battalion of soldiers.

Download or read book Ninja on the Farm Moby Shinobi Scholastic Reader Level 1 written by Luke Flowers and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've never met a helpful ninja like Moby Shinobi before! In the first book in this fun Level 1 reader series, Moby Shinobi heads to the farm! Moby tries to collect eggs, gather hay, and feed the pigs, but each try ends in a funny mess. Moby wants to help Farmer Bob, but what if his ninja skills aren't right for the job? Then the cows break down the gate-can Moby use his ninja tricks to save the day before the runaway cows ruin the farm? Rhyming text and energetic full-color artwork make this the perfect book for young readers!