Juvenile Non-Fiction

Barron's First Thesaurus: A Perfect First Thesaurus, Delahunty, Andrew ISBN: 9781438004501

This new edition of "Barron's First Thesaurus" includes updated entries and fresh, new computer-animation style graphics. It's still the perfect way to help kids develop a love of language. Engaging entries include definitions, descriptive illustrations, and example sentences to instruct youngsters on hundreds of different words that share the same meaning. They'll learn that "slim," "lean," and "slender" are different ways of saying thin, or that "drawings," "photos," "cartoons," and "portraits" are all types of pictures. Entries may also include related words and antomyms, giving kids even more reference for expanding vocabulary and enhancing writing projects. A color-coded thumb index along the side of each page and a traditional index at the back of the book make it quick and easy to find words. Full-color illustrations throughout.

Incredible Inventions: Poems, Hopkins, Lee Bennett ISBN: 9780060872458

Inventions can be big, like roller coasters, or small, like crayons. And inventors can be scientists or athletes or even boys and girls It's hard to imagine life without Popsicles, basketball, or Band-Aids, but they all started with just one person and a little imagination. With sixteen original poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Julia Sarcone-Roach's imaginative artwork, Incredible Inventions celebrates creativity that comes in all shapes and sizes. What will you invent today?

Celebrating Washington State: 50 States to Celebrate, Bauer, Marion Dane ISBN: 9780544289673

Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody's favorite geography teacher He loves to explore new places. Today he's visiting Washington, the Evergreen State. His first stop is Olympic National Park, to climb mountain trails, hike a rainforest, and see a glacier. Then he's headed to Seattle to ride to the top of the Space Needle. He'll also visit Mount Rainier, historic sites, sports events, museums, and more. Join Mr. Geo on his travels around Washington. Together, you will discover what makes this a state to celebrate. Includes maps, glossary, and learning activities. Great resource for school projects and family vacations

Panama, Blashfield, Jean F. ISBN: 9780531207895

Panama, Blashfield, Jean F. ISBN: 9780531207895 , by Author: Blashfield, Jean F.