Heather Moore Niver
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Language
English
Description
Modern farms cover vast areas of land, so when it comes time to apply fertilizer or a protective insecticide, spraying equipment is incredibly useful. In this simple, colorful text, young readers are introduced to all kinds of sprayers. They find out about the huge piece of equipment that moves on its own, pull-behind models, and the smaller piece that is pulled by an all-terrain vehicle. Spirited text and simple, fun language will keep readers turning...
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
Everyone knows what a hay bale looks like, but how does it get into that shape? While baling equipment might not make it into farm stories among the classic tractors, animals, and tools, its usefulness on the modern farm is indisputable. Concise text guides readers through the uses of baling equipment, how it forms round and square bales, and what happens with the hay afterward. Full-color photographs and lively language keeps them engaged and interested...
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
Before those lush fields of hay, corn, or other delicious produce can be planted with even so much as a seed, the tilling equipment comes into play. With this colorful, easy-to-follow guide, young readers will learn that tilling is far more than turning some dirt over in a field. Energetic and educational text teaches about this useful piece of farm equipment, including what it does, how it works, the different types of tilling, and when a farmer...
4) Mercury
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the planet Mercury and looks at its physical characteristics, history, and what the future might hold.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache Indians who became known for leading resistance efforts against troops in Mexico and Arizona in the late 19th century. This historical biography explores Native American history through this fascinating figure's life. This text was written to support elementary social studies standards, encouraging readers to draw conclusions and connections about important historical topics. Geronimo's story
...10) Foxes after dark
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the habits and nature of foxes at night"--
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"On May 28, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary made history by climbing the highest mountain on Earth: Mount Everest. He was the first man to stand on top of this daunting peak. Readers will enjoy the story of Hillary and his guide Tenzing Norgay as they tackled the most demanding climb in the world. Starting with Hillary's interest in climbing as a teen, readers will learn all about the preparation, planning, and hard work that made this exciting climb possible,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Many people don't spend much time pondering the concept of citizenship. This informative title explores the basic concepts of citizenship and explains to readers why it's such an important facet of the government. The resource explains what defines citizenship, including one's rights and responsibilities. Readers learn about the many ways people become citizens as well as the process of naturalization. It goes on to describe the ways in which one...