Bøger af Buffy Silverman

Engaging photos and wonderfully simple text welcome the start of spring.

"Small and soft, dwarf rabbits make a perfect pet! Learn about how a dwarf rabbit is born, how it lives its life, and the best ways to care for a pet dwarf rabbit"--

Intermediate Readers Explore Concepts Of Gravity.

Early Readers Learn How Some Objects Block Light While Light Shines Through Others.

On a feather-fluffing, seed-stuffing, cloud-puffing day . . . Weasels whiten. / Cardinals brighten. / Frost glistens. / Owl listens. From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Gold-Blooming Day and On a Snow-Melting Day, comes the third installment of a seasonal celebration. With winter's arrival, plants and animals hunker down for the cold season. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos sparkle in this wonderful read-aloud that encourages kids to closely observe the natural world. Back matter offers more information on the featured animals, plants, and weather conditions.

This title discusses topics such as states of matter, changing state, and using properties to classify matter.

Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book!

-How did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? -What is an Archimedes' screw? -Which wedge do you use every time you eat? Do It Yourself offers an exciting new approach to understanding and investigation. Each book helps you conduct your own experiments and activities to learn more about the world around you.

"As autumn begins, plants and animals in nature begin to change in all kinds of ways to prepare for winter. Brilliant photos and rhyming text highlight these changes and celebrate fall's arrival!"--

Intermediate readers explore concepts of gravity.

Emergent readers observe the way things move in different directions and speeds.

Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out!

What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in common? They're all insects! But do you know what makes an insect an insect? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, fish, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!

What do a penguin, a pigeon, and a peacock have in common? They're all birds! But do you know what makes a bird a bird? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, insects, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!

What do an elephant, a mouse, and a dolphin have in common? They're all mammals! But do you know what makes a mammal a mammal? Read this book to find out! Learn all about birds, insects, reptiles, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!

What's the fastest, most complex computer we know of? The human brain. The latest in brain science comes straight out of science fiction, as researchers use artificial intelligence and neuron mapping to understand our brains' complex machinery. Explore how what you eat affects your memory and whether we'll one day be controlling robotic arms with our minds in this fascinating title.

Will we one day be able to regrow limbs? 3-D print custom dentures? Wear a contact lens to monitor our health? It sounds like science fiction, but advances like these are driving real medical research. Dive into the fascinating, fast-changing world of medical breakthroughs.

This book explores wetland habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive. Food webs, maps, and photos help bring the topic to life. Threats to wetland habitats are also covered, as well as efforts to preserve them.

"Young readers will love this exciting, in-depth yet accessible look at monster trucks, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires"--Provided by publisher.

"This title offers young readers a look at Formula One race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they zoom around the track at blinding speeds.

Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. But how much weight these trucks can pull? How drivers stop these giant vehicles? From tires to roaring engines, this book contains details that will excite big-rig fans!