Megan: 1988 books

Travel back to the time when the mighty dinosaurs ruled the earth. The Age of Dinosaurs began about 250 million years ago. In the beginning they were quite small but over time they evolved into the varied and fascinating creatures that captivate our imaginations today. What we know about dinosaurs...

While traveling through Canada in 1678, a French priest came across the most gigantic waterfalls he'd ever seen. Stricken with both awe and fear, he began to shake, fell to his knees, and prayed. Ever since, people from all over the world have come to explore Niagara: among them the daredevils determined...

Born into a close knit family in Chicago, Michelle Robinson was a star student who graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law. Then in 1992, she married another promising young lawyer and the rest, as they say, is history. It is undeniable that President Barack Obama has changed the United States but...

Brody is a 5 year old Golden Retriever who is a Reading Tutor at a local elementary school once a week. Over the course of an hour, four or five children visit Brody and read aloud to him. He lies quietly on his blanket and listens to the stories without interrupting, correcting or judging. It’s a...

From blending into their surroundings to biting and releasing stinky smells, this informative book introduces young readers to the different ways insects protect and defend themselves from predators. The interesting ways in which insects sense danger are also explored.

So you want to be an artist? This book is the perfect book for budding young artists as they navigate what it means to be an artist. Join Zee and these real-life contemporary artists as they share advice, experience, and inspiration. With activities to try throughout the book, it's sure to help you on your own artist's journey.

Ulysses S. Grant certainly does not have the typical war hero “back story.” Although a graduate of West Point, he never wanted to be a soldier and was terrified when he first saw battle. However, during the Civil War, after many Northern generals failed to deliver decisive victories, U.S. Grant...

Clyde is the new rooster at Sunrise Farm. But he’s having trouble fitting in and replacing Larry—the beloved rooster whose wake-up calls were legendary. The cow, the gaggle of hens, and the sheep reminisce about Larry while poor Clyde fails to croon the farmyard awake with the same finesse. Clyde...

Content-rich photographs and accessible text combine to guide readers as they discover the often overlooked ecosystems found outside their own back doors! Children will be fascinated to learn more about the animals, insects, and plants they often take for granted, including squirrels, skunks, bees, and dandelions.

With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for a “The Lego Movie” style, action-adventure film, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children’s brand. While there are several successful game guides on the market already, this book...

Fly planes, do the can-can, and cook up something delicious in a magical garden of hats where anything is possible.  Hats for Dreamers encourages the pursuit of dreams and celebrates all of life’s possibilities. The hat you choose will determine your fate. Experiment now, it’s never...

The truly inspiring story of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every struggle in life into a triumph. Born in the Bronx to immigrant parents from Puerto Rico, Sonia found out at age nine that she had diabetes, a serious...

In English for Life Grade 4 you will be covering a range of interesting, thought-provoking and often humorous texts with integrated activities through which you will also improve your language use for some of your other subjects._x000D_ These texts form the basis for extending your understanding...

This empowering title will help readers discover that they have the ability to create positive changes in their communities. Inviting text and relatable examples prompt children to learn what it means to be a citizen of a community and find meaningful ways to act for the common good. Ideas include...