Bøger af Colleen Sexton

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Australia"--Provided by publisher.

The solar system is made up of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and more. Young readers will learn about the bodies that make up the solar system and how they interact with each other.

The moon is the largest object in the night sky. Young readers will learn about the moons phases, surface, and how humans have explored our closest space neighbor.

People must go through difficult training to become astronauts. Kids will learn how astronauts prepare for life in space, complete their missions, and survive above the atmosphere.

A country of open fields, Ireland is known for its agriculture. It is also known for its unique step dancing and St. Patricks Day celebrations. This book teaches children about life in a country of lush green land and lively, laid-back people.

The sun radiates light, heat, and energy at the center of the solar system. Eager students will explore how the sun works and its relationship to Earth and the other planets.

Mexico has almost 6,000 miles of coastline. It borders both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. Readers will discover the diverse physical features of Mexico, the variety of wildlife it boasts on land and in water, and what everyday life is like in both urban and rural settings.

Japan is a nation made up of many islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Over 100 million people live in this small nation of islands. Many live in the countryside, but millions live in crowded cities like Tokyo. Students will learn about the physical features of the landscape and surrounding waters as well as the cultural aspects of the Japanese from old traditions to modern everyday life.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Canada"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Brazil"--Provided by publisher.

Constantly growing, rattlesnakes are often shedding their skin and gaining new rattles on their tail. Discover what these noisy creatures look like, the places they dwell, and how they strike unsuspecting prey.

Penguins must complete their life cycle in very cold temperatures. To protect their eggs from the cold, penguins use brood patches. Students will watch a penguin chick hatch from an egg and grow into an adult.

Ladybugs spend part of their life cycle as larva. Every day a ladybug larva eats about 30 tiny green insects called aphids. Young children will watch a ladybug go from egg to adult.

Dogs begin their life cycle as puppies in a litter. A newborn puppy sleeps for 20 hours a day as it grows! Children will watch a puppy move from a large litter to a loving home as it grows up.

Puppies are born with a fully developed sense of smell. Get a first look at how these lovable household pets grow up, eat, and play.

After birth, it takes a kitten between seven and ten days to open its eyes. Soon after this, kittens develop quickly into very playful animals. Eager readers will see what kittens eat and how they play.

Explore the many kinds of sharks and their characteristics.

Man has always sought for true and eternal happiness in life and only very few are able to achieve this. What we do not know is that happiness simply lies within us. This book teaches us that an intense willingness to submit one''s self, without any questions or excuses, known as blind faith, can lead us to a better life that we''ve all been searching for. The book speaks about the strong faith in God exemplified by the "taking up" of serpents. Though the world may have several religions, our beliefs and faith is what binds us together in the tapestry of the Lord. This book will aid the reader in understanding the power of faith through serpent handling. Blind Faith: Serpent Handling in West Virginia will take you on an extraordinary journey to acclaim the glory of God.

Crawl over! Learn about sea stars through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

Swim over! Learn about sharks through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

Drift over! Learn about jellyfish through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

Stick together! Learn about corals through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

Scuttle up! Learn about crabs through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!

"Engaging images accompany information about Washington, D.C. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"

"Engaging images accompany information about Oklahoma. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--