Weiss, Ellen

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From kernel to corncob

2008
Introduces young readers to the lifecycle of corn and other edible seed plants; and includes a vocabulary of new words along with definitions.

The poof point

1992
When Norton and Marigold Bicker's time machine backfires, their children, twelve-year-old Marie and nine-year-old Eddie, try to save them as they mentally become younger and younger. Sequel to "The Tiny Parents.".

Babar and the runaway egg

2004
While Babar is out for a walk with his children one fine spring day, Isabelle spies an egg rolling out of a nest and the entire family, plus mother bird, chases it through the town.

Color me criminal

1997
Young ACME detectives, eleven-year-old Ben and nine-year-old Maya, are on the trail of the elusive thief Carmen Sandiego, suspected of stealing the colors from the Painted Desert.

Odd jobs

2000
Examines the training, experience, and working conditions of twelve people with interesting or unusual occupations, including an alligator catcher, a movie sound effects man, and a food stylist.

From seed to dandelion

2008
Follows the lifecycle of a dandelion from seed, to flower, to fluff, and includes a word hunt, definitions, and a look at other plants with parachute seeds.

Clara, the fortune-telling chicken

1978
A clever chicken tricks some sheep out of their wool by telling them their fortunes and making sure they come true.

Math on the playground

2008
Photographs and simple text introduce early learners to using math on the playground.

Math in the neighborhood

2008
Describes several neighborhood activities that can help one learn about math, discussing math-related skills such as reading a timetable.

Math in the kitchen

2008
Describes several kitchen activities that can help one learn about math, and discusses related math concepts, including estimation and fractions.

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