Sometimes we just get sick. Luckily the human body has its own self-defence system. Learn about how our skin, white blood cells and antibodies work to ward off disease, sickness and other ailments. Find out how our bodies react to various environmental situations. A hands-on experiment is included to explain these interesting concepts.
The brain is the most important part of our body and its structure makes humans unique among all of the Earth's animals. The ability to think is only one of the many things that we rely on our brains for in our everyday lives. Learn how the senses are linked to our nerves and how the environment stimulates our senses. Also learn about the spinal cord as part of the central nervous system as well as the parts of the brain.
There's a new gym teacher transferring over from the junior high, and Hubie is worried. The junior high students say he's big, mean, and blows his whistle a lot. Will Hubie really have to run a lap around the world to pass Mr. Green's class? Will he be able to lift Mr. Green's pickup truck and climb up a rope while it's on fire?
Kids travel with Sammy Octopus on a reading and writing adventure. They are encouraged to try different methods of writing and see which way works best for them. They also learn the value of revising and editing, engage in activities that help them make good word choices, and get practice in descriptive writing, letter writing, report writing, poetry, and much more.
Pinocchio, Carlo Collodi's witty, satirical folktale, has delighted audiences since the late nineteenth century. Now in Graham Philpot's fresh and lively new version, this sophisticated tale has been simplified into a fast-paced, funny adventure that introduces young readers to the enormous appeal of the original. This gifty volume features large print and kid-friendly illustrations-an ideal combination for reading aloud together. With its elegant jacket, ribbon marker, and large trim size, this new take on the classic is a wonderful gift for all occasions.
