New Releases by Darice Bailer

The temperature is how hot something is. Thermometers are used to measure the temperature. In Temperature, part of the How to Measure series, readers will learn all about how to use these important tools.

Publisher location incorrectly stated as Mankato, MN.

An introduction to the sport of ultimate (sometimes called ultimate frisbee), including the basic rules, equipment used, how it is played, and more.

The life and career of George Washington.

In El Pony Express, while visiting the Smithsonian Institution's National Postal Museum, a boy imagines that he is Warren "Boston" Upson, the bravest and most daring of the Pony Express riders, delivering news of the Civil War to Sacramento, California. En el Museo de Correos de la Institucin Smithsonian, Kevin suea que es Warren Upson, alias "Boston," el jinete ms audaz y valente del legendario servicio Pony Express. Gracias al poder de su imaginacin, Kevin enfrentar riesgos insospechados para llevar cuanto antes a Sacramento, California, la noticia de que ha estallado la Guerra Civil.

What's so great about Ohio? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Buckeye State! We'll explore Ohio's lively cities, popular lake attractions, exciting parks, and remarkable history. The Ohio by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Ohio.

What's so great about Vermont? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Green Mountain State! We'll explore Vermont's rustic countryside, popular parks, exciting zoos, and interesting history. The Vermont by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Vermont.

What's so great about Kansas? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Sunflower State! We'll explore Kansas's exciting museums, outdoor adventures, and fascinating history. The Kansas by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Kansas.

Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Australia unique in an increasingly globalized world.

What's so great about Nebraska? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Cornhusker State. We'll explore Nebraska's vibrant cities, historic parks, fun-filled ranches, and exciting history. The Nebraska by Map feature helps students locate all the places covered in the book. A special section provides key state details such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Nebraska.

Austin and Alex have adjective homework. On a weekend camping trip, they practice using their best adjectives. They watch the yellow flames of their hot campfire and eat the yummiest s’mores. But what happens when the stinkiest skunk stops by their campsite? Concepts covered include: basic definition and usage of adjectives; comma use; comparative adjectives; placement in the sentence; predicate adjectives; and superlative adjectives. Writing activity in the back reinforces text concepts. Glossary and additional resources.

What's so great about Arkansas? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Natural State! Explore Arkansas's mountains, forests, big cities, and rich history. The Arkansas by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Arkansas.

What's so great about Montana? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Treasure State! Explore Montana's mile-high mountains, gold mines, and wild-west history. The Montana by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Montana!

What's so great about North Dakota? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Sioux State! Explore North Dakota's breathtaking prairies, American Indian heritage, and exciting history. The North Dakota by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in North Dakota!

Looks at the life and career of fifteenth-century sculptor and painter Michelangelo.

Looks at the life and career of early twentieth-century Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso.

Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard cross. You'll discover: • How racers stay ahead of the competition on steep slopes. • How athletes stay safe on sharp turns and high jumps. • Who the most famous athletes in snowboard cross are and how they got started. • Where you can practice and find the biggest, most dangerous competitions. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Did you know that snowmobile snocross racers can soar 100 feet (30 meters) through the air before landing? They race around sharp turns and fly over jumps with other riders all around them. Some racers reach speeds up to 120 miles (193 kilometers) per hour. They compete for prizes in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowmobile snocross. You'll discover: ? How racers stay ahead of the competition on icy tracks. ? How to stay safe on a speeding snowmobile. ? Where to watch the world's most daring snocross racers. ? How snowmobile snocross became popular with sports fans everywhere. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Did you know that ski slopestyle athletes fly off jumps to do incredible tricks in midair? They can grab their skis and spin around two times before landing smoothly on the snow. Some skiers also glide down rails before jumping off and racing to the next jump. They soar as high as they can to wow fans and judges.

Did you know that snowboard superpipe athletes can spin around three or more times in midair before landing safely? They launch themselves high above the superpipe and perform tricks such as the double cork 1080 and backside air. Some of the best riders compete in top events such as the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard superpipe. You'll discover: ? How athletes practice stunning snowboard superpipe tricks. ? Where the biggest and toughest competitions are held. ? How to stay safe while racing up the icy wall of a superpipe. ? How some of the world's best snowboard superpipe athletes learned their incredible moves. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Did you know that ski superpipe athletes launch themselves as high as possible to perform incredible midair tricks? They race up superpipe walls and soar through the air while fans cheer. They perform tricks such as double flips and 1080 spins. The best superpipe skiers earn prizes at competitions all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski superpipe. You'll discover: • How superpipe skiers learned some of their tricks from snowboarders. • How some ski superpipe athletes modify their equipment to go faster and higher. • Where the toughest ski superpipe competitions in the world are held. • How to stay safe while flying above an icy superpipe. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Provides information about prairie dogs, including their anatomy, special skills, habitat, and diet.

Prairiehonden zijn knaagdieren, die alleen in Noord-Amerika voorkomen. Aangezien ze veel gras eten, zijn ze belangrijk voor de graslanden. Met informatie over kenmerken, soorten en levenscyclus. Met kleurenfoto's. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

Young readers will find everything they want to know in these informative books about a wide variety of animals.

Ganzen leven in gebieden waar ze gras kunnen vinden dat rijk is aan eiwitten. Veel ganzen trekken in de herfst weg. Met informatie over kenmerken, soorten en levenscyclus. Met grote en kleine kleurenfoto's. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

addresses the often mysterious phenomena of the natural world and the amazing behaviors and abilities of plants and animals.

Most young children are brimming with questions about the processes and events they observe at work around them every day. This new series, in which each title is in the form of a question, addresses the often mysterious phenomena of the natural world and the amazing behaviors and abilities of plants and animals. In simple, age-appropriate, easy-to-understand language, the five chapters that make up each book take the young reader on a journey of scientific discovery-from the formulation of a simple question to the revelation of the sometimes simple, sometimes startling, explanation. Bold charts, simple scientific illustrations, and dazzling four-color photography bring this process of inquiry vibrantly to life. Echoing the question-and-answer format of the series, each chapter features a challenge question to reinforce the concepts presented and to bolster reading comprehension. In addition, each book contains an activity related to the concepts learned in the text, so students can see for themselves science at work-yet another way of reinforcing the processes and phenomena central to each topic.

Describes sport diving using SCUBA equipment and discusses basic techniques, safety tips, and good dive sites.

Comes a Little Light is one of those rare love stories from World War II—a spell-binding tale that arises out of the Holocaust but ends happily. It begins in October 1938 when a 17-year-old German girl receives a letter from a German refugee, a young doctor living in the Belgian Congo, in the heart of Africa. As months pass, a world war looms, and the Nazis place increasing restrictions on Jews. This young girl must choose whether to follow her heart to her pen pal in Africa, or wait with her parents for visas to America.

A retelling of the fairy tale in which a boy the size of his father's thumb has a series of adventures, including stopping a pair of thieves, being swallowed by a cow, and tricking a wolf into bringing him back home.