Parkin, Michelle

"Describes the life and work of George Washington Carver, a plant scientist who advanced American farming practices"--.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, including the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the Ironton, and Lady Elgin. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered in the depths of the Great Lakes. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A take a look! infographic offers more information about how ships sink in the Great Lakes, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a quick facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, including Queen Anne's Revenge, RMS Titanic, and the SS Cotopaxi. Learn when, where, and how the ships sank, when they were discovered, and any artifacts that were recovered. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A take a look! infographic offers more information about how the Titanic sank, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a quick facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

"Describes the life and work of Stephen Hawking, a physicist who developed theories on black holes and the formation of the universe"--.