Suzanne Sherman – författare

Amidst more than 200 billion stars in a galaxy measuring 100,000 light years across, life has been discovered only in one place in the Milky Way: planet Earth. Yet the Milky Way is only one of many galaxies in the vast universe. While extraterrestrial life remains a mystery, explore discoveries about the stars and galaxies we see in the night sky with this engaging science book. Fifth-grade readers will launch into learning about types of galaxies, Earth's place in the universe, properties of the Milky Way, astronomical tools, and more through this high-interest informational text filled with vibrant photographs. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity and a "Your Turn" page at the end of the book support STEM Education and provide young scientists with an opportunity to apply what they've learned in the text. Helpful diagrams, a timeline of major space science discoveries from 1610 to 2010, and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to reinforce content-area literacy and improve close reading.

Adventures with Materials and Magnets is a fascinating exploration of the hidden forces and surprising properties shaping the world around us. Did you know that the glowing northern and southern lights shimmer across the sky because of Earth's powerful magnetic field? How do sunglasses block out certain kinds of light to protect our eyes? And is it really true that glass behaves like a liquid? Discover how animals use Earth's magnetic field to navigate across oceans and continents. Uncover the mysterious properties of materials we see every day. From dancing auroras to curious states of matter, experience the wonders of materials and magnetism as never before!The World of Science comics series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds.

This literary coming-of-age memoir, set in 60s70s Los Angeles, traces a daughters experience of her mothers schizophrenia and its lasting fallout before an extraordinary sign teaches her that love endures beyond loss.Living in the Long Shadow is a poignant memoir told in dual timelines: the formative years of Suzannes childhood and the two weeks following her mothers suicide when Suzanne is eighteen. With honesty and grace, Suzanne traces what it means to grow up in the shadow of mental illnessnavigating her need for guidance and belonging, the fear of inheriting her mothers illness, and the journey of loving a mother unable to live with or without her medication.Ten years after her mothers passing, an extraordinary sign affirms the enduring presence of her loveand Suzannes grief begins to make room for acceptance. This is a story of resilience: the difficult choices that lead toward healing, the friendships and family bonds that sustain us, and the way love can reach us even after death.