Helaine Becker
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was born into poverty in Guangzhou, China, in the early 1800s. When pirates attacked her town and the captain took a liking to her, she saw a way out. Zheng Yi Sao agreed to marry him only if she got an equal share of his business. When her husband died six years later, she took command of the fleet. Over the next decade, the pirate queen built a fleet of over 1,800 ships and 70,000 men. On land...
2) You can read
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
In this fun and funny celebration of literacy, kids of all ages will discover that the act of reading is a daring adventure that can take you anywhere! You can read at the playground, under the sea, at the opera and even in outer space! It turns out you can read everywhere! And when you do, you open yourself to a universe of adventure.
Presented in light-hearted, rib-tickling verse that's perfect for reading aloud, You Can Read sings it loud and...
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction picture book introduction to the history and importance of Title IX as civil rights legislature"--
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
31 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A millipede the size of a basketball player? A pit-bull-sized scorpion? It's hard to believe, but such mega-critters once lived on our planet. In this peek into prehistory, award-winning science writer Helaine Becker introduces us to nine of these terrifying giants. You'll discover when and where they lived, how they grew to their mega-sizes and what (thankfully!) caused their extinction. On each spread, a highly realistic illustration shows us what...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A fun introduction to prehistoric creatures that are not dinosaurs, and why!
Everyone knows what a dinosaur is, right? Well, maybe not. Dinosaurs are actually just one type of extinct animal from prehistoric times. So, what sets them apart? Here, readers are introduced to ten prehistoric animals. Each one looks like a dinosaur. But, it's missing at least one key characteristic of all true dinosaurs. Animal by animal, each of those characteristics...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
40 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"When Emmy Noether is born in 1882, no one knows she's going to become a visionary mathematician. Back then, girls were expected to be gentle and quiet -- definitely not geniuses. But Emmy is a genius! And she's much more interested in math than in learning to cook and sew. Though she faces sexism and anti-Semitism, she perseveres to earn her mathematics degree and teach at a university. And when Einstein's famous Theory of Relativity has a problem...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Robots that look, act and think like humans are no longer the stuff of science fiction - they actually exist in the real world! Hubots explores the characteristics of 10 human-like robots, examines the challenges of integrating them into society and offers a sneak peek at the next generation."--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Helaine Becker places six different kinds of monsters under her microscope to expose the proven scientific principles behind the legends. There's also historical background on each monster, as well as trivia and jokes in sidebars, and quizzes at the end of every chapter for readers to test their knowledge. Becker uses the never-ending appetite for all things monster to engage the imaginations of children and get them excited about science, especially...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Born in Scotland more than 250 years ago, William Playfair was a dreamer who saw the world differently from other people. Unfortunately, this difference sometimes got in the way of his success. Early on, as he attempted to apply his unique perspective to a series of career opportunities in order to gain riches! fame! glory! he instead suffered one failure after another. Then, while writing a book about economics, Will's innovative vision inspired...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Sloth is a sloooooow creature. She's supposed to be going to the Zzzzzoo, but is mistakenly delivered to the ZOOM! She wants to make friends in her new home, but it seems like all the animals here are always busy, late, and in a rush. Finally, the sloth meets someone more to her speed: a tiny snail who invites the sloth down for a cup of tea. The friendship of these two animals is surprising and delightful enough to stop all the other animals in...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
80 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Looks at the ocean and the dramatic ecological changes that it is going through, while offering activities that demonstrate scientific principles related to the issues raised in the text.
Author
Publisher
Maple Tree Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn to perform fun, step-by-step tricks with common household items. Learn intriguing facts about magicians of the past and their awe-inspiring tricks. Get the inside scoop on how to stage a magic show that'll leave audiences amazed and astounded.
16) Everything space
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the solar system, sharing information on how scientists study space, how stars are born and die, and how astronauts train for space missions.
Author
Publisher
Maple Tree Press
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
What is Extra Sensory Perception (ESP)? Do psychic powers really exist, or can they be explained by science? Joining mysteries of the mind with the natural curiosity of savvy young readers. "Are You Psychic?" takes a lighthearted look at the paranormal and invites children to test their own potential powers. The book is chock-full of exciting activities to try with friends and amazing ways to test extrasensory abilities. It also exposes the tricks...
Author
Publisher
Maple Tree Press
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
160 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Boredom Blasters is a delightful treasury of games, jokes, facts, puzzles, comics, crafts and activities which will provide countless hours of amusement for curious young readers. With its contemporary design and irreverent tone, this book will tickle young readers' funny bones. Parents and teachers will be equally happy with the educational aspect to each activity and game. Perfectly portable, this handbook of hilarity can be explored and enjoyed...
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books, Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A picture book biography about First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's early years and how the challenges she faced early in life helped her become a compassionate public servant and champion of human rights"--