Beatrice Harris

Ovals aren t the easiest shape for young learners to spot, but this fun book will give them plenty of practice. They ll see ovals in mirrors, eggs, and bathtubs, among other recognizable shapes. Vibrant images are coupled with text that features vocabulary accessible to the beginning reader. A final activity asks readers to identify an oval among other shapes, providing a final assessment opportunity.

There are all sorts of triangles hidden in our world. This book will guide readers into seeing this shape in commonplace objects as well as help them distinguish triangles from other geometric figures. These simple exercises will encourage young mathematicians to practice identifying shapes in their own lives, reinforcing an important standard of elementary mathematics curricula.

"The California Gold Rush, which began after the discovery of gold in 1848, was about much more than people trying to strike it rich. It was a total reshaping of the United States because of thousands making the arduous trek to the West Coast by land and sea. Some even came from Asia and Europe! In this noteworthy book, an important episode in U.S. history is told through text crafted for the struggling reader. Interesting fact boxes and carefully...

Rectangles are everywhere. Exciting packages arrive at the door in rectangular boxes. Favorite photographs are placed in rectangular frames. In summer, everyone loves to take a dip at the local pool, which is usually a rectangle shape, too. Beginning readers and budding mathematicians need to know this useful shape as a foundation to geometric concepts. They'll love the objects and carefully selected, colorful photographs in this inviting volume.

Soccer is often called "the beautiful game." It's one of the most popular sports in the world. Every big play that makes the crowd roar can be explained using STEM terms and concepts. That's right-science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are an integral part of this and every athletic endeavor. Readers of this engaging text will find that STEM facts can help them appreciate soccer more and perhaps even play a bit better! Informative sidebars,...

Far from the well-ordered, solemn conference some might think of, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was filled with disagreements, debates, and near-disasters. Yet, the framers of the Constitution pushed on to save the new nation from falling apart. The result was the remarkable document the United States government still uses as its foundation. Readers of this accessible book, perfect for struggling readers, will learn the story of the convention,...

Football couldn't exist without physics! In fact, science is a part of all the action during a football game. Tackles, throws, and catches can all be broken down into simple physics ideas. And biology helps us understand how players can be so fast and tough. Medicine helps when they get sidelined with an injury! Readers of this motivating volume will discover how STEM concepts apply to the exciting sport of football. Ideas are presented through well-researched...

Genetic engineering-the rearranging of bits of DNA-has helped crops survive droughts and decreased the need for pesticides. It has helped make the production of human insulin possible for people with diabetes. And many in the field are seeking even more treatments and cures for a variety of diseases. Those interested in a career in genetic engineering or just wondering more about how the process works will find lots of interesting information in this...

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a solemn address on the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. The statement, written to consecrate a cemetery for fallen soldiers, became one of the most memorable, quoted, and admired addresses in American history. With this inspiring book, young historians learn about the background of this historic event, how the address was received, and the words that resonate even today. Striking...

In the 1800s, American began to push west, sometimes into lands that weren't yet a part of the United States. This movement came to be called western expansion. Some believed the nation had a right to this land, and that it was the country's destiny. However, this romantic view doesn't reveal what this settlement meant: bloody conflicts, Native American displacement, and a renewed battle over slavery. This insightful volume provides the information...