Gillian Gosman

Introduces levers, explains how these simple machines work, and describes some common examples.

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 enduring inspiring figure. Through informative English with Spanish translation, the book traces her life story while emphasizing lessons in standing up for one's rights.

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.

After absorbing the 20 questions and answers presented in this book about the Earth's oceans, you will know why the ocean is blue. Core concepts such as why there are currents and tides and how pollution and climate change affect Earth's oceans are laid out in accessible, engaging text and make this volume a valuable resource for elementary science reports.

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 Roosevelt's life from his childhood and his ongoing struggle with polio, and through his challenging presidency. This biography highlights Roosevelt's life and emphasizes the strength to be found in overcoming adversity....

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 out about solar energy, wind and water energy, geothermal energy and biofuels, and where the future of green energy lies

The 20 questions in this volume give kids a thorough tour through the water cycle. The questions and their answers also explain related topics such as the difference between freshwater and saltwater, and the causes and effects of water pollution. This is a wonderful resource for reports and for building a vocabulary of scientific terms.

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 reference point for facts about "Honest Abe." The uncomplicated English to Spanish translation imparts essential biographical data with lessons on perseverance and leadership.

Readers are presented with questions whose answers examine the differences between weather, seasons, and climate. Readers will also learn what causes storms, how geography affects weather patterns, and how climate change affects the whole planet. This book is an excellent reference for science reports.

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.