A discussion of the role of decomposition in nature, covering bacteria, fungi, marine decomposers, composting, and digestive functions in animals, people, forests, and soil, with illustrations.
Discusses the physical characteristics of Mars, efforts to explore the planet with spacecraft, and theories and evidence that point to the possibility of life on the red planet.
"Readers join Asher and his best friend, Mateo, as they take a trip to a farm. Mateo's uncle makes sure Asher's first trip to a farm is fun and full of new sights. Readers will enjoy coming along on the journey as the main characters see wide-open spaces, cows, horses, and more. This . . . story ends with a traditional hayride around the farm"--Provided by publisher.
Readers join Asher and his best friend, Mateo, as they take a trip to a farm. Mateo's uncle makes sure Asher's first trip to a farm is fun and full of new sights. Readers will enjoy coming along on the journey as the main characters see wide-open spaces, cows, horses, and more. This exciting story ends with a traditional hayride around the farm. Charming illustrations and manageable text make this the perfect book for emerging readers and young story-time listeners.
An introduction to judo, a martial art that teaches its students to use their opponent's movements against them. Readers will learn about judo's history, its basic moves, and how it can help students be the best they can be--in the dojo as well as outside it.
Even when they try to relax, the Power Coders get swept up in a coding challenge! While on the way to a local park, Tommy explains to the Power Coders that his brother, Evan, is making a robot for a "battle bot" competition. Evan may know how to build a robot, but can he create the code needed to make it work? He will after the Power Coders lend him a hand. Readers will enjoy the Power Coders' latest coding challenge, which includes a glimpse into robotics and an introduction to Arduino microprocessors, as well as a thrilling "battle bot" finish.
