Peters, Elisa

Taking the ferry is an interesting--and fun--way to travel. This mode of nautical public transportation has its own unique features, procedures, and vocabulary. Young readers will learn all about taking the ferry with this book's simple, easy-to-digest text.

Introduces the sun as a star, its physical make-up, Earth's revolution of it, its temperature, estimated age, and its critical support to life on our planet.

Introduces readers to the stars, including basic information about our galaxy, the sun, and stars' physical makeup and color.

Auroras, the dancing lights that most often grace the night skies of the North and South Poles, look like magnificent kaleidoscopes of light and color to the naked eye. This absorbing volume breaks down this breathtaking phenomenon, using it to introduce elementary readers to the basics of magnetism and atmospheric science. The narrative carefully explains how the Earth's poles and atmosphere affect solar wind and describes how similar dazzling displays are visible on other planets. Vivid images capture the wonder of the northern and southern lights, while boxed terms and guiding questions nurture a deeper curiosity about our atmosphere.

Simple text and photographs introduce traveling by city bus.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the sun.

Photographs and simple text introduce young reader to the planets and solar system.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the moon.

Readers will learn about Malala's struggle to get an education while living under the control of the Taliban and admire her courage in speaking out even after an assassination attempt.