New Releases by VICTORIA PARKER

This book uses animals to take readers on a fascinating journey of comparing lengths, using familiar animals as units of measurement for comparison.

This book uses plants to take readers on a fascinating journey of size comparison, using familiar plants as units of measurement for comparison.

Applies the math functions of measuring and comparing to different types of vehicles and how heavy they are. Includes an activity and quiz.

The books in this essential series for young readers look at key citizenship topics. Each book considers an aspect of citizenship, explains why certain behavior is important, and asks readers to think about relevant issues.

Poland is a Heinemann title.

One of a series of titles that examines the basic physical needs of plants and animals. Each title first looks at human needs, so that the reader can compare and contrast their own needs with those of plants and animals.

An introduction to the concept that all living things--including plants--need water to survive.

Pompeii was in one of the most crowded parts of Italy. In the busy town there were housed, shops, workshops, a theater, temples, sports grounds, and even a swimming pool. Then a massive volcanic eruption destroyed it all. The town lay buried for centuries before diggers exposed secrets of ancient Roman life. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this exciting read about life in ancient Roman times. This book explains how archaeologists have pieced together the evidence of the eruption.

In the 1980s nuclear power provided electricity for much of the Soviet Union. But the nuclear reactors were badly designed, and the workers were poorly trained. Late one night in 1986, the workers at Chernobyl were running tests when things went horribly wrong. Learn about the consequences of an explosion that released dangerous radioactive material into the atmosphere. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this gripping read about the worst nuclear accident in history. This book highlights the dangers of radioactive material and nuclear waste.

Why do we need homes to live? Find out in this informative title that explains the importance of homes to all living things.

Offers a brief overview of the life and work of author C.S. Lewis, discussing his childhood, personal relationships, inspirations, and writings.

Shows differences between things that are hard and things that are soft.

Explores the fall season through various activities that children may take part in.

Explores the winter season through various activities that children may take part in.

Explores the spring season through various activities that children may take part in.

Find objects with contrasting properties.

Describes the geography and culture of Greece, with particular emphasis on daily life for Greek children.

Takes a comprehensive look at the characteristics of a sunflower as it develops from a seed into a flower.

Takes a comprehensive look at the characteristics of the chicken, from egg to adult.

An introduction to Hinduism which focuses on some holy sites of the religion.

-- Graded tests structured to test knowledge and highlight the most common grammatical mistakes -- Entertaining quizzes and puzzles give plenty of practice