Shea, Therese

Illustrations and simple text describe how to set up a table for Kwanzaa.

"Without harvesting machines to gather crops when they're ready, farming would be much more difficult and time-consuming. In the pages of this . . . book, budding farmers will . . . learn how these . . . pieces of equipment operate through . . . accessible language and . . . photographs of machines at work. Fact boxes add . . . information throughout the narrative, while a concluding activity helps readers review essential concepts they should retain"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and simple text introduce new vocabulary words and tells a story about Bear, who shares his baskets of berries with others.

Digger the dog needs a bath after rolling around in the grass and mud, and his owner needs a bath after cleaning up Digger.

Discusses the history of the sinking of the Titanic, including the construction of the ship, the events leading up to the collision with the iceberg, evacuation and rescue efforts, and the aftermath.

Explains the parts of a robot, how it functions, and its many uses in our world today.

Looks at things from daily life in America during the present and in the past.

"Thousands of years ago, farmers had to plant even the tiniest seeds by hand. Luckily, inventors eventually created modern farming machines that can plant seeds in just a fraction of the time it once took. Find out how these devices work through accessible text, . . . fact boxes, and . . . color photographs that complement key concepts"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn the difference between fables, myths, and legends and the link between the stories and the cultures they come from. Includes examples of each type of literature.

"Many places throughout the world experience droughts and heat waves. While the two are not always related, they sometimes go hand in hand. These weather patterns can result in decreased agricultural yields as well as loss of plant, animal, and human life . . . shows readers just how much devastation droughts and heat waves can cause"--Publisher.