New Releases by Lloyd G. Douglas

Simple text introduces the functions of the human eye, as well as tools that can help people who have vision problems.

Early readers can experience the world of marinie biologists in this new underwater series. Beautiful full-color photographs and simple text introduce young readers to different plants and animals that live under the sea. Ocean Life discusses underwater habitats, such as coral reefs, and the eating habits of crabs, jellyfish and starfish.

Briefly describes what crabs are and where they live.

Describes what coral reefs are and how they are important to marine animals like crabs and turtles.

Presents an introduction to kelp, in simple text with illustrations, describing what it is, where it is found, and how it is harvested.

Simple text introduces the functions of the human mouth, as well as how dentists keep our teeth healthy.

Simple text introduces the functions of the human foot and leg, as well as tools that can help people who have mobility problems.

Simple text introduces the functions of the human hand, as well as tools that can help people who have no hands.

Discusses the symbolism of the flag of the United States and looks at how it has changed throughout the history of the country.

Some of the first concepts children learn about are those connected to holidays and traditions. Each book in the series gives young readers an opportunity to look at calendars and to appreciate the preparation for and the significance of key holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Easter.

Uses easy-to-read text to introduce the White House as an American symbol.

Uses easy-to-read text to introduce the Liberty Bell as an American symbol.

A simple introduction to a family''s celebration of Passover.

Emergent readers will discover the history and heritage of American symbos, such as the U.S. flag and the bald eagle, in this patriotic series. The text introduces American symbols and explains why they represent America.

Introduces the Pledge of Allegiance as an American symbol in easy-to-read text.

Illustrations and text describe different examples of the use of simple machines known as wedges.

Describes simple machines called planes or ramps and how they are used to make work easier.

Full-color photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the fundamenetals of the mechanics that drive simple machinery.

Introduces pulleys and how they work to raise flags, as well as heavy objects.

Introduces the wheel and axle as a simple machine that can make it easier to move heavy objects, as well as to flatten dough.