"George Washington Carver for Kids tells his inspiring story and includes a time line, resources for further research, and 21 hands-on activities to better appreciate Carver's genius."--.
"During the American Civil War, President Lincoln cleared a path to better farming, improved transportation, accessible education, and freedom. Lincoln's passion for agriculture is uncovered"--Provided by the publisher.
Thomas Jefferson loved to grow everything - from fruits and vegetables and trees to...even his brand-new nation! And he loved to bast that this new nation was big and beautiful and bountiful. As president, Jefferson doubled the size of the country in just one day. Back at home, he lovingly tended his gardens and fields and prepared America's soil for the future.
Although Joshua, a giant frog, causes earthquakes when he hops and topples trees when he croaks, he can also haul a string of barges down the Erie Canal.
Eager for a day off from school, Ruthie invents a song and dance in hopes of bringing about a big snowfall, and soon the entire school is dancing with her.
Studies the factors that are putting marine mammals in danger and discusses how scientists, government agencies, and volunteers are trying to track down offenders and prevent marine mammals from becoming extinct.
Tracks the life of this American artist, activist, and passionate bird lover from his days as a child, to art student, to creator of the Peterson Field Guides, to global environmentalist.
Describes how George Washington built his farm at Mount Vernon, discussing his experiments with seeds, fertilizers, and tools and presenting related letters and diary entries.
