Lisa M. Bolt Simons schrijft met een onderscheidende stem die jonge lezers boeit. Haar verhalen verkennen universele thema's door middel van boeiende vertellingen, waardoor complexe ideeën toegankelijk en plezierig worden. Ze combineert vakkundig verbeelding met educatieve inhoud, waardoor haar boeken zowel onderhoudend als inzichtelijk zijn. Simons' passie voor schrijven, aangescherpt door twee decennia lesgeven, straalt van elke zorgvuldig gecreëerde pagina en nodigt lezers uit in werelden die nieuwsgierigheid en verwondering aanwakkeren.
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"Has the daily grind got you down? Are you tired of wasting time on meaningless tasks when you'd rather be doing something else? You need some life hacks to get you through the day! These bright ideas will keep you sailing smoothly through life. Easy-to-read, high-interest hacks will engage even the most reluctant reader"--
Are you sick of the same menu week after week? Does your snack pack need a makeover? Add some flair to your food! These food hacks will help you dial up the flavor factor and tantalize your tastebuds. Easy-to-read, high-interest hacks will engage even the most reluctant reader.
Are you tired of your basic T-shirt? Looking to upgrade your footwear? There's no need to spend big bucks when you can fashion hack it! Flip through these pages to learn how to take your everyday look and make it pop! Easy-to-read, high-interest hacks will engage even the most reluctant reader.
Exploring the concepts of pushing and pulling, this book invites young readers to understand the effects of these forces through relatable actions like swinging and opening doors. Engaging illustrations and simple explanations help children grasp the fundamental principles of physics in a fun and interactive way, encouraging curiosity and hands-on learning.
In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not in the cards for Franklin's expedition. Only recently, the sunken ships were discovered in the icy Arctic waters. What happened to Franklin and his men, and what messages did they leave behind?
Whether it's a rabbit, a deer, or something even bigger, nothing is more exciting than the thrill of the hunt. This is especially true when your weapon requires the skill and precision of a bow and arrow. Readers will learn about the gear bow hunters use and get step-by-step instructions on how to safely shoot a bow and arrow.
Sitting in a tree, a hunter quietly scopes out the woods. Suddenly a white tail appears. The hunter has one chance to take the shot! Readers can join in the excitement of whitetail deer hunting and learn everything they need to safely enjoy the sport.
Simone Biles may be small in size, but she is larger than life in the sport of gymnastics! A coach recognized Biles's natural talent at just six years old. Since then, Biles has overcome many challenges to become the most successful gymnast of all time. Find out how she worked her way to the top of the Olympic podium in just 10 years and learn what she plans to do next.
A duck hunter crouches in a camouflage tent called a blind. Suddenly, a flock of ducks takes flight from the water. The hunter has one chance to take the shot! Readers will learn about the gear, weapons and skills they need to enjoy this exciting outdoor sport.
The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt its prey until it is too tired to fight. The lion’s strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
Bald eagles, bees, and bats all fly. But a bee is an insect. A bat is a mammal. And a bald eagle is a bird! Why are these animals sorted into different groups? Let's investigate animal classification!
Some animals live in water. Some animals live on land. The land that animals live on can be very different. What makes a place the right home for an animal? Let's investigate habitats!
Animals are living things. Rocks are nonliving. Why? Let's investigate the differences between living and nonliving things!
The dark floor and muddy rivers of the rainforest are perfect for hunting, and the jaguar and crocodile both stalk their prey with ease. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the jaguar's speed give it the edge? Or does the crocodile's strength make it superior? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
The icy cold Arctic is home to both the powerful polar bear and intelligent orca, two mighty predators. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the polar bear’s patience in stalking its prey and strength in attack put it on top? Or does the orca’s ability to work in a pod give it the edge? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
Freshwater fishing is the perfect combination of relaxation and excitement. When you’re not peacefully looking out at the water, you’re reeling in the big one! Readers will learn all about the gear and skills they need to help them reel in the fish they’re hoping to hook!
The mountain habitat provides shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle’s talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
Animals are living things. They need certain things to grow and live. What are they? Let's investigate what animals need to survive!
Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield. From the first remote-controlled vehicles to the advanced machines of tomorrow, take a look at how military robots and drones often imitate the abilities of animals throughout nature.
In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, take a look at how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.
Fascinating facts, figures, and pictures highlight informative text about some of the most interesting and extreme jobs that use math. Young readers will learn what kind of training it takes to be a stunt coordinator, how much money a cryptologist makes, and what exactly a fluid mechanics engineer does, all while discovering how math is involved in each of these exciting jobs.