The Magic School Bus Gets A Bright Idea - A Book About Light
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.39 | Kids, Science literature | 30 November 2011
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The Magic School Bus Gets A Bright Idea - A Book About Light
Ms. Frizzle's class thinks the PTA light show is pretty wild, but really surprising things happen when the show is over. Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus arrive just in time to help solve the mystery and teach about the properties of light.
An Old Salem Christmas, 1840, tells the story of Christmas celebration in historic Salem, North Carolina, as seen through the eyes of a young Moravian girl. Salem was founded in 1766 by the Moravians - that began in what is now known as the Czech Republic. The historic town is now a living history museum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Introduce middle and high school students to the great accomplishments of the ancient world. Frequently cited as a land that birthed civilization and culture as we know it, the impact of ancient Greece on the world cannot be overstated. Its flourishing city-states laid the creative foundations for much of the literature, drama, art, and architecture we enjoy today, while advances in governance and law have shaped the development of democracy. This lively volume chronicles the major events and achievements of this dynamic society and profiles some of its most notable figures.
Introduce middle and high school students to the great accomplishments of the ancient world. Amidst constant warfare and surges of cultural achievement, ancient Rome luxuriated in the splendors of its conquests and the glory of its Empire. Under the powerful direction of such leaders as Julius Caesar and Augustus, Rome secured its legacy as a foundation for much of the modern Western world. This provocative volume examines the many advances in governance, law, and engineering attributed to the Roman Empire as well as the individuals who shaped its military and cultural trajectory.
This book always brings a tear to my eye on the last page. I bought it for my daughter for my son's first Christmas. I was amazed at how similar our family traditions are to the family in the story. And they have a cat just like us! My daughter LOVES it and reads it year round. And ever since she got it, she's taken to calling my son "our present" because he is "the best gift of all" (that's the part that always gets me).
