Ann Heinrichs
1) Minnesota
Author
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Description
"From the Mississippi's headwaters to one of the largest malls in the country, there's lots to see and do in Minnesota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Minnesota special"--Publisher's website.
2) Continents
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book uses math and science to help students learn about Continents. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of the world's continents.
3) Storm Chaser
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A group of storm chasers stands along the highway filming as a tornado rips its way across the landscape. Some storm chasers are ordinary people looking for a thrill, but many are meteorologists working to find out more about dangerous weather. Look inside to find out more about how these adventurous scientists help keep people safe from deadly storms.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the smallest units of matter to make new products and improve existing ones. Look inside to find out more about the scientists who use tiny bits of matter to make big discoveries.
5) Oceans
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains what oceans are and why they are such an important feature of our planet and shows readers how to use math skills to learn more about them. Includes color photographs and an answer key for the math challenges.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Arson investigators are among the first people to arrive at the scene of a fire. These special experts examine a site to find out if a fire was an accident or arson. Look inside to find out more about how arson investigators uncover clues and use science to solve fire mysteries.
7) Islands
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides information about the formation and evolution of islands and discusses the endangerment of islands by rising waters due to global climate change. Presents math challenge questions based on island information.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Is the suspect a cold-blooded killer or suffering from a mental illness? This is the kind of tough question that a forensic psychologist must help answer. These specialists combine their knowledge of psychology and the law to come up with answers. Look inside to find out more about how forensic psychologists use their skills to serve the legal system.
Author
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
"From exploring the historic town of Harpers Ferry to crossing the famous New River Gorge Bridge, there's lots to see and do in West Virginia! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make West Virginia special."--Amazon.com.
10) Maine
Author
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Description
From lighthouses along the rocky coast to handmade wooden furniture, there's lots to see and do in Maine! Learn about the history, agriculture, industry, local culture, and tourist attractions in this Maine travel guide. Part of a series highlighting the modern-day uniqueness of each of the U.S. states. --
11) Vermont
Author
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Vermont.
12) Indiana
Author
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
"From the high-speed Indianapolis 500 race to the miles of beaches along Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, there's lots to see and do in Indiana! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Indiana special"--Publisher's website.
13) Ohio
Author
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
From a giant mound of earth that winds like a snake to historic military airplanes, there's lots to see and do in Ohio! Learn about the history, agriculture, industry, local culture, and tourist attractions in this Ohio travel guide. Part of a series highlighting the modern-day uniqueness of each of the U.S. states. --
14) Nebraska
Author
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Description
"From visiting a sod house from the 1800s to exploring a hand-planted forest, there's lots to see and do in Nebraska! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nebraska special"--Publisher's website.
15) Pennsylvania
Author
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Description
From exploring historic Philadelphia to hiking in Pine Creek Gorge, there's lots to see and do in Pennsylvania! Learn about the history, agriculture, industry, local culture, and tourist attractions in this Pennsylvania travel guide. Part of a series highlighting the modern-day uniqueness of each of the U.S. states. --
16) Nevada
Author
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
From Lake Tahoe to the Hoover Dam, there's lots to see and do in Nevada! Learn about the history, agriculture, industry, local culture, and tourist attractions in this Nevada travel guide. Part of a series highlighting the modern-day uniqueness of each of the U.S. states. --
17) Prepositions
Author
Lexile measure
530L
Language
English
Description
Explains what prepositions are, presents examples, discusses prepositional phrases, dangling prepositions, objects of prepositions, and tricky prepositions.
19) Adverbs
Author
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Description
Helps young readers identify adverbs and use them in writing and speaking.
20) Conjunctions
Author
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Description
Learn all about conjunctions and how to use them.