Karen Meek's Library
Cumberland Heights Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781585364701 | S Is for Scientists | Larry Verstraete, David Geister | Explores the origins behind some of the most important scientific discoveries as well as the everyday inventions, events and people who have shaped our lives. | |
| 9780545054706 | The 7 Wonders Of The World | Melissa Snowden | Go on the adventure of a lifetime! From roller coasters at Cedar Park to China's SMP Skate Park, from the Great Wall of China to the Great Barrier Reef, this book takes you to 28 unforgettable places around the world. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780021927852 | The Blue Whales Of Antarctica | Sandy Riggs | "How is the blue whale able to live in the cold waters of Antarctica?"-- | Macmillan/McGraw-Hill |
| 9780021928163 | The Deep Green Forest | Tisha Hamilton | "People and animals need the world's forests. Can we use the trees and still take care of our forests?"-- | Macmillan/McGraw-Hill |
| 9780590452687 | The Earth and Sky | Jean-Pierre Verdet, Gallimard Jeunesse | An introduction to the sun, moon, solar system, and different aspects of the earth. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781943147427 | The Girl with a Mind for Math | Julia Finley Mosca | Meet Raye Montague--the hidden mastermind who made waves in the U.S. Navy! After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted--finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever. The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague is the third book in a riveting educational series about the inspiring lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Montague herself! | Amazing Scientists |
| 9780787610135 | The Handy Science Answer Book | Gathers information about physics, chemistry, space, the earth sciences, biology, medicine, transportation, and communication | ||
| 9780439560597 | The Usborne Internet-Linked First Encyclopedia of Science (Usborne) | Scholastic | ||
| 9780021928514 | The Weddell Seals Of Antartica | Sandy Riggs | Macmillan/McGraw-Hill | |
| THE WORLD OF MATTER | ||||
| 9780021928729 | Thrills And Chills | Michele Spirn | "Some people think the best ride at an amusement park is the roller coaster. It is certainly one of the scariest. Did you ever wonder about the first roller coasters? This book tells you about them"-- | Macmillan/McGraw-Hill |
| 9780439693233 | Thunder And Lightning | Wendy Pfeffer | ||
| Up, Down, Or Open-Moving Machines | ||||
| Usborne Hotshots Your Body | ||||
| USBORNE MYSTERIES AND MARVELS OF PLANT LIFE | ||||
| USBORNE SCIENCE ACTIVITIES SCIENCE WITH MAGNETS | ||||
| 9780021928613 | Water In The Desert | Sheila Fiona Black | Plants and animals that live in the desert have adapted to life with very little water. Learn how they do this. | Macmillan/McGraw-Hill |
| 9781856979405 | Weather and Climate | Barbara Taylor | An introduction to weather and climate, discussing world climates, seasons, violent weather, weather pollution, and the elements of changing weather. Includes instructions for making a weather station. | Kingfisher |
| 9780590476461 | Wind and Weather | Liane Onish | Covers air, clouds, rain, snow, hail, fog, rainbows, mirages, warm and cold fronts, wind, weather forecasting, and climate | Scholastic Reference |