I'm Like You, You're Like Me

Defines pulleys, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

Introduces readers to amphibians and the concept of classes of animals. Simple text describes the common features and behaviors of amphibians as well as offering many examples of creatures in this group.

Books in this series introduce children to simple forces. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that show how different forces are at work in the world around us.

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...