Gillian Houghton Gosman - Böcker

This enlightening book introduces readers to the pulley. Through detailed photographs and uncomplicated text, readers will learn about its basic movement and where they can find pulleys in everyday life.

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Levers are everywhere. Readers will learn about historical and present-day uses of levers and how levers make countless everyday activities much easier. A simple experiment is included with step-by-step instructions.

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From the Ancient Egyptians to modern-day farmers, people have always benefited from using wedges. Through exploring this fact-filled book, students will learn all about the mechanical advantage of the wedge. A simple experiment is included to help...

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This exciting book uses elementary physics vocabulary to teach young readers about wheels and axles. Inviting photography and approachable text make this a fascinating read, and a simple experiment is included to inspire your budding scientists.

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In this fascinating book, readers will uncover why inclined planes make it easy to lift and move heavy objects. They will also learn where they can find inclined planes in their everyday life and conduct a simple experiment of their own.

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Students can learn all about how screws work in this dynamic book. Annotated diagrams and a simple experiment make challenging science subject matter accessible for young readers. A pronunciation guide introduces new words.

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George Washington was the Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the beloved first president of the United States. Readers will learn about the full span of Washington's life, from his childhood through his post-presi...

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Abraham Lincoln, nicknamed "e;Honest Abe,"e; led the United States through the Civil War, one of the most trying times in United States history. In this informative book, readers will learn about Lincoln's life, from his childhood in a log...

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a galvanizing force in the Civil Rights Movement. This book follows King's life from his childhood growing up in the segregated South to his work with the church, his speeches, and his principles of civil disobedience. T...

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Rosa Parks was an ordinary woman who became a driving force in the Civil Rights Movement when she helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Readers will learn about the boycott and the inspiring figure that Parks became when she decided to no longe...

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Benjamin Franklin was a true Renaissance man in early American history. He was an accomplished writer, inventor, and a statesman. This enthralling biography traces Franklin's life in the early United States, as well as his extensive contributions ...

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Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave who risked her life to deliver others to freedom. This biography covers Tubman's extraordinary and inspiring story, from childhood to her work with the Underground Railroad. In addition to important biographical...

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Green energy is the wave of the future, but it's here right now. New technologies are making green energy a much more viable alternative to nonrenewable sources than ever before. Through this informative book, budding environmentalists will find o...

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We all know we need to eat healthy foods to have healthy bodies. However, consumers are paying more attention than ever before to what they are putting into their bodies. They want to know where their food comes from, how it was grown, and to feel...

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Eco-friendly products have moved beyond organic salads and dairy products. There are eco-friendly cleaning products, electronics, paints, fabrics, and so much more. In our society, the consumer is faced with countless choices on which products to ...

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Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States and one of the most complex of the Founding Fathers. This book teaches readers about Jefferson's life, from his childhood through his post-presidential years, in a biography that draws ...

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt led the United States during the Great Depression and the Second World War and holds the distinction for being the president with the longest time in office in United State history. This book teaches readers about Rooseve...

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This bilingual biography takes a closer look at this cherished Founding Father. Readers will learn about the full span of Washington's life, from his childhood through his post-presidential years. This biography is written in English and standard ...

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In this informative bilingual book, readers will learn about Abraham Lincoln's life, from his childhood in a log cabin in Illinois to his presidency during the Civil War to his tragic assassination at Ford's Theater. A timeline gives readers a ref...

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This engaging bilingual biography imparts the importance of speaking out against justice. Martin Luther King Jr. was a galvanizing force in the Civil Rights Movement. Bilingual learners are given a tour of King's life, from his childhood growing u...

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Rosa Parks was an ordinary woman who became a driving force in the Civil Rights Movement when she helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Through this captivating bilingual book, readers will learn all about Rosa Parks and how she has become an e...

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This bilingual biography traces Ben Franklin's life in the early United States, as well as his extensive contributions both to science and American history. Readers will learn that he was an accomplished writer, inventor, and statesman, while also...

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Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave who risked her life to deliver others to freedom. This biography is presented in uncomplicated English with standard Latin-American Spanish translation and covers Tubman's extraordinary life, from her childhood ...

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This bilingual biography traces one of most interesting and complex presidents. Bilingual readers will learn about Thomas Jefferson's life through an engaging but uncomplicated English narrative with standard Latin-American Spanish translation. A ...

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This bilingual biography, written in English with standard Latin-American Spanish translation, highlights Franklin D. Roosevelt's life. His story as relayed through this biography emphasizes the strength to be found in overcoming adversity. Reader...

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Howler monkeys are named for their distinctive calls, which they let loose at dawn and at dusk. This informative resource doesn't monkey around in describing what howlers like to eat and where they live. The volume includes an explanation of howle...

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Spider monkeys have long arms and legs that help them to swing from tree to tree through their dense rain forest home. This volume swings into the world of these highly social monkeys and examines their complex group dynamic. Straightforward text ...

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Tamarins are a genus-level group of squirrel-sized monkeys that make their homes in Central and South America. The group encompasses monkeys with a wide variety of colors and markings. This delightful volume takes a look at different types of tama...

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Baboons are a group of five species of larger primates that live in Africa and Arabia. These loud and aggressive terrestrial apes are a fascinating group that readers will love learning about in this exciting resource. This fact-filled volume desc...

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The rhesus monkey is an intelligent, adaptable monkey that lives in Asia. It is one of the best-known of the macaque monkey group. This valuable resource explores the rhesus monkey's diet, life cycle, and habitats. Special focus is given to the ro...

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