Most Popular Books by Suzanne Slade

Follows the life cycle of an apple tree.

Discusses different types of energy resources, how they are used, their effect on the environment, and the importance of developing sustainable forms of energy for the future.

Animal species are disappearing at an alarming rate. This informative book introduces kids to some of the animals in danger and examines what can be done to preserve Earthu0092s ecological diversity.

Describes possible camping activities and explains how to prepare for a camping trip, including how to pitch a tent, cook over a campfire, and respect nature.

Atoms may be microscopic but they make up everything you see and even everything you don’t see—like air. With this book, readers will journey into that microscopic realm of physical science to better understand the atom, its various components, and how they interact to form all the matter around us.

Introduces atoms, molecules, elements, compounds and mixtures and how chemical reactions occur.

One of the most important concepts presented in the elementary science curriculum is that all living things grow and change. This useful book traces the development of a wide array of animals, from insects and amphibians to birds and mammals.

Readers will learn about the amazing and often bizarre ways that animals have adapted to their habitats. The volume explores how several different animalsu0092 adaptations help them endure extreme environments, find food, or hide from predators.

Describes the different kinds of rock found in the Earth and discusses the processes that form and change these rocks.

Asks and answers twenty questions about habitats around the world.

The elaborate food webs and food chains that link together the organisms in an ecosystem are an integral part of the elementary science curriculum. This interesting and accessible introduction is sure to pique students'' interest in this key topic.

Human beings depend on plants for many things, such as fuel, food, and oxygen. This informative book explores plant development, explains the parts of a plant, and focuses on several examples of interesting flora.

Desribes how the periodic table was created and explains the arrangement and properties of elements within the table.

Examines the causes, effects, and types of pollution and discusses efforts to fight it.

Describes what OxyContin is and the effects on the body and mind.

Travel through the zoo and learn about zoo animals through rhyme. Count up all of the animals you have seen. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.

Describes the sports of canoeing and kayaking and explains paddling techniques, the origins of the two craft, safety tips, and related topics.

Explore the four elements carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen that are the major building blocks of life on Earth.

Follows the life cycle of a snake.

"Scientist June Almeida''s skill in using the electron microscope helped identify viruses, and when she was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus"--

Explains what an atom is and why it is important and describes the particles that make up atoms.

No one thought Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass would ever become friends. The former slave and the outspoken woman came from two different worlds. But they shared deep-seated beliefs in equality and the need to fight for it. Despite naysayers

This rhythmic book introduces readers to division as they conquer bands, tribes, mobs and more.

During the night, as a child sleeps in her bedroom, the reader is taken on an exploration of our solar system, galaxies beyond, and finally the universe as a whole. The cycle continues when the child awakens to a new day. Back matter includes science facts.

Award-winning author and former rocket engineer Suzanne Slade explores the diverse magnificence of Mars in this photo-packed extravaganza, perfect or readers eagerly following NASA''s Mars Exploration Program! For centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet''s Earth-like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more about the Red Planet. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday? Scientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) and loaded it onto a rocket. The rocket blasted off on August 12, 2005, and seven months later, the camera began orbiting Mars. It sent back surprising, revealing photos showing the world what Mars really is. Now, the world''s space community and NASA have renewed their exploration efforts, and interest in the Red Planet is in high gear. With elegant, spare prose, Suzanne Slade leads readers through some of the stunning photos taken by the most advanced camera ever sent to another planet. A visual feast for space enthusiasts and STEAM fans. Features remarkable full-color photography throughout.

An inspiring picture book biography of Jane Addams, the groundbreaking social activist who went from the FBI''s "Most Dangerous Woman in America" to Nobel Peace Prize winner. From the time she was a child, Jane Addams''s heart ached for others—for those who were sad, hungry, and hopeless. When she grew up, Jane created Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago where she worked eighteen hours a day, providing whatever her immigrant neighbors needed: English lessons, childcare, steady work—as well as friendship, dignity, and hope. Then World War I broke out. Jane had helped people from different countries live in peace at Hull House, but what could she do to stop a war? Suzanne Slade''s powerful free verse and Alice Ratterree''s stunning, period-perfect illustrations bring a remarkable woman to life.

A los niños les gustará aprender acerca del mundo de los insectos en ¡A volar con la multiplicación! Siguiendo los pasos de ¿Qué hay de nuevo en el Zoológico? (sumas) y ¿Cuál es la diferencia? (restas), este libro en rima enseña la multiplicación de tal manera que hará que los niños "te enchinchen" para que les des más. Junto con hechos divertidos, los lectores multiplicarán con una variedad de insectos, incluyendo luciérnagas, saltamontes, mariposas luna, libélulas, hormigas, abejas melíferas, mariquitas, chinches piratas, insectos palo, mariposas y salivazos.

This set contains 5 Sylvan Dell books between Accelerated Reading Levels 5.0 and 5.4: ABC Safari**; What''s the Difference? An Endangered Animal Subtraction Story; River Beds: Sleeping in the World''s Rivers**; A Day In The Salt Marsh**; Ocean Seasons** (Award Winners**).4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book''s homepageeBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

This set contains 13 Sylvan Dell books between Reading Counts Levels 2.1 and 2.9: Count Down to Fall**; What''s New at the Zoo?; Moose and Magpie**; Twas the Day Before Zoo Day**; Kersplatypus**; Tudley Didn''t Know**; Burro''s Tortillas; Julie The Rockhound; My Half Day; Pieces of Another World; Little Skink''s Tail**; One Odd Day**; Whistling Wings** (Award Winners**). 4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back 40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book''s homepage eBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

21 picture books each fictional nature & science stories designed for reading fun yet to pique a child''s interest in science, math, and geography learning. Includes: Baby Owl''s Rescue, Carolina''s Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too!, Champ''s Story: Dogs Get Cancer Too!, Count Down to Fall, Fur and Feathers, Henry the Impatient Heron, Water Beds: Sleeping in the Ocean, Little Skink''s Tail, Riverbeds: Sleeping in the Worlds Rivers, How the Moon Regained Her Shape, If a Dolphin Were a Fish, Happy Birthday to Whooo?, One Odd Day, My Even Day, Newton and Me, Sort it Out!, Panda''s Earthquake Escape, Turtle Summer: A Journal for My Daughter, Whistling Wings, What''s New at the Zoo: An Animal Adding Adventure and The Rainforest Grew All Around. 4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back 40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book''s homepage eBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

13 Sylvan Dell books between 510 and 580 Lexile Levels: Champ''s Story: Dogs Get Cancer Too!, Kersplatypus, Tudley Didn''t Know, What''s New at the Zoo?, My Half Day, Burro''s Tortillas, Julie The Rockhound, Pieces of Another World, Whistling Wings, Little Skink''s Tail, Moose and Magpie, One Odd Day, Pandas'' Earthquake Escape

My Adventure books are as unique as the child who finishes them. Every adventure in the series is innovative and different; each page has spaces for adding words and drawing pictures.

My Adventure books are as unique as the child who finishes them. Every adventure in the series is innovative and different; each page has spaces for adding words and drawing pictures.

My Adventure books are as unique as the child who finishes them. Every adventure in the series is innovative and different; each page has spaces for adding words and drawing pictures.

Describes the jobs performed by nitrogen and discusses the stops in its cycle throughout nature, such as air, plants, animals, and soil.

Introduces the water cycle and how it works, discussing evaporation, condensation, precipitation, different kinds of water, why living things need water, the role on the Sun, and the effect of human beings on the cycle.

"Este Little Golden Book sobre el Papa Francisco, líder de la Iglesia Católica Romana y primer Papa de América Latina, es una biografía inspiradora para niños pequeños."--Publisher description.