Book description: How hot does it get on the
Sun? What really went on aboard pirate ships? What was life like for children a
hundred years ago? Hot on the heels of the best-selling Smart-opedia for
ages 8 to 12, comes Smart-opedia Junior. This cool book is designed to
provide hours of entertainment and education. Children simply open it up and
start reading about any topic that interests them.
The knowledge
provided not only satisfies children's curiosity but also sparks their
imagination and creativity. Seven detailed chapters are divided into more
than 70 entertaining and thought-provoking subjects. Ideas and concepts
are arranged in clear themes, carefully introduced from small to big and
from the inside out. Readers learn first about their own bodies, then
their families, moving on to the community, the world, and finally the
universe. Featuring colorful illustrations, Smart-opedia Junior: The
Amazing Book About Everything makes learning an absorbing adventure
and an exceptional treat for the eyes.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Maple Tree Press (October 14, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1897349300
ISBN-13: 978-1897349304
Looking Closely Inside The Garden (Ages 4-8)
Book description: Look closely. Look very closely. Is
it...a stained-glass window? A jigsaw puzzle? Give up? Just turn the page and,
lo and behold, it's a monarch butterfly. See what looks like a pair of
chopsticks revealed as a mormon cricket, a sponge as a strawberry, and many
more surprises when you look closely into the garden. The Looking Closely
series takes children on a journey of discovery through four environments - the
forest, the shore, the desert and the garden. Frank Serafini's camera lens enlarges
each world through the magic of close-up photography. Young eyes will
rediscover our planet as a place of beauty, mystery and delight. Readers are
first challenged to guess the identity of each close-up photograph. The next
page reveals the entire photograph of the plant, animal or natural object
accompanied by a simple but detailed description of the habitat. By inspiring
children to ask questions and use their imaginations, these books help build
problem-solving skills. They also encourage curiosity about environments that,
examined this closely, are full of unexpected wonders.
Author: Frank Serafini
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Kids Can Press, Ltd. (September 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1554532108
ISBN-13: 978-1554532100
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