Johnson, Robin

Introduces students to the people, geography, plant and animal life, cities, government, history, culture, art, and cuisine of Peru.

Helps children build an understanding of this figurative language form and encourage them to use it in their own writing.

Introduces young readers to the figure of speech known as personification in which human characteristics or qualities are assigned to something not human.

"This book introduces the concept of sound waves in a relatable, child-centered way. Readers will discover that matter must vibrate to make sound and that sound can make matter vibrate. They will also learn how sound waves are used for communication and be able to demonstrate this knowledge by creating their own sound devices"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to the metaphor which is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things that share an important characteristic.

Introduces young readers to the simile which is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things.

"This book introduces the concept of sound waves in a relatable, child-centered way. Readers will discover that matter must vibrate to make sound and that sound can make matter vibrate. They will also learn how sound waves are used for communication and be able to demonstrate this knowledge by creating their own sound devices"--.

"What happens when light is blocked? How can we redirect light? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled title. Readers will explore the properties of transparent, translucent, opaque, and reflective materials, and learn how to redirect light beams and create shadows"--.

"This engaging title introduces readers to the science of light waves. Relatable examples, accessible text, and a creative design challenge help readers discover the properties of light waves and their essential role in seeing our world"--.

"Sounds help us understand the world around us. This engaging title provides a close-up look at the science behind different sounds. Readers discover how sound waves travel through different matter and learn about concepts such as echoes, volume, and pitch. Accessible language and relatable examples support reader comprehension"--.