Annette Whipple – författare

Discover the true meaning of Christmas and learn how children all around the world celebrate the festive period.Charlie and his sisters Emily and Lou are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they light their advent wreath, play with their nativity set, make Christmas cookies and treats, attend a Christmas Eve service, and open presents and stockings on Christmas morning.Along the way, you’ll learn all about this bright and merry celebration, including: The significance of adventThe importance of the Christmas storyThe fun to be had decorating the Christmas treeThe delicious food eaten and gifts exchanged on Christmas Day and more!… the joy and excitement of this Christian observance are brought to even more life with:  Instructions to make your own Christmas tree ornamentsA recipe to make delicious pretzel sticksA guide to build your own nativity sceneIn this immersive exploration of Christmas, kids join a practising family as they celebrate the true meaning of advent. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this special period.In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

The continent of Africa is a land of many nations, languages, and cultures. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this unique continent. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.

Where was the first European settlement in North America? Answer this and other questions as you learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this diverse continent. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.

Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder''s books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder''s stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.

Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder''s books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder''s stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.

Discover the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright—a story for kids 6 to 9 about making ideas take flightThe Wright brothers were the first people ever to build and fly an airplane, doing what many people at the time didn''t think was possible. Before they made history with their airplane, Wilbur and Orville were curious kids who loved learning about the world around them and how it worked. They fell in love with the idea of flying and taught themselves everything they needed to know to make their dream come true. How will their hard work and big imaginations inspire you?- Independent reading—This Wright brothers biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.- Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of the Wright brothers'' lives, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.- A lasting legacy—Explore how the Wright brothers went from young boys growing up in Ohio to world-famous inventors, aviators, and businessmen.See Wilbur and Orville bring their dreams to life in this fun and colorful biography for kids.Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall.

Insects provide a variety of products people use every day. Some have been used for thousands of years. Learn more about these insects and what they make. This title supports NGSS standards for Earth and human activity.

Soil hides most of the time, but it’s important. Dig into the layers of soil and learn how it is made. Find out how soil helps plants and other living things thrive. Are you ready to get your hands dirty?

Flowers are more than just decoration. They have an important job. But they can’t always do it alone. Find out more about the work of flowers, how they attract help, and how they help plant species survive.

Flowers are more than just decoration. They have an important job. But they can’t always do it alone. Blossom your knowledge on the fascinating world of flowers!

This nonfiction book explores the work of flowers, how they attract help, and how they help plant species survive— part of the Un acercamiento a las plantas series.

Fun Children''s Book Features:

This Spanish science book features a photo glossary, index, and a post-reading activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages with vibrant photographsGuided reading level N

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