Sarah Albee

EACH OF THE five spreads in this pop-up book features a different favorite song tailored to the characters and the content of each TV show. Four smaller pop-ups lead up to one large, full-page pop-up on each spread. "Old King Cole" and "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" feature the Backyardigans; "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" features Dora the Explorer and Boots; "Diego" (a takeoff on "Bingo") features Diego and his animal friends; and "My Friend Blue" (a variation of "Old MacDonald") features Blue and farmyard friends. Kids will be singing and playing along with their Nick Jr. friends for hours on end in this sturdy preschool title with 25 pop-ups in all.

¡Las criaturas del espacio han invadido el jardín de Tommy! Convencidos de que han venido a llevarse a sus papás, los Rugrats se enfrentan a ellos con su mejor arma. Al final los invasores no son tan malos como pensaban, tan solo un poco pringosos.

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 58 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences.Buzz and his band of bullies have taken over the playground where Trevor and his friends hang out. But Trevor learns just enough about levers to challenge Buzz to a contest - and win! Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level Two; Science topic: Levers)

Ever wondered what makes rubber bounce? Or why its stretchy? And WHY is rubber so . . . rubbery?! Learn the facinating science and history behind this ubiquitous material!With sidebars, graphics, fun facts, and more, the history of rubber reveals plenty of fascinating secrets and surprises. Elementary school readers will discover that early balls didnt bounce; that people in the rainforest made waterproof gear from rubber thousands of years before Europeans got into the act; and that sneakers, bicycles, and cars created demand for more and more rubber!Back matter includes a time line and a bit about the complicated implications of harvesting rubber.

George Washington hated having his portrait painted, but as president of the United States, he knew his image needed to live on. This nonfiction picture book explores how artist Gilbert Stuart created Washingtons most lasting and recognized portraitthe one thats used on the one-dollar bill. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Publishers Weekly, starred review Booklist, starred reviewGeorge Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didnt always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait paintedwhich took days and days to completehe knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuarts unique way of painting didnt compel his subjects to sit for hours on endin fact, he encouraged them to move around and even bring friends to chat with. Capturing the soul of each subject, his portraits were unlike any other artists. And Gilbert Stuarts one-of-a-kind portrait of Washington stands the test of timeits the one thats used on the one-dollar bill.A great read for Presidents Day!

Carve out family time for this Halloween read filled with ABC fun! Little ones will enjoy this colorful book about a bunch of trick-ortreaters from A to Z (an angel, a ballerina, a cowboy, and so on) and their fun, spooky adventures around the neighborhood!

When a hot-tempered dragon seizes the local bridge, the people of Berryville are cut off from their supply of beloved strawberries until they can correctly answer three questions related to weight. The grownups of the town are stumped, but one very smart little girl saves the day with some facts she learned in school.

Meet twenty-one women throughout history who broke fashion and norms to do something groundbreaking in this unique middle-grade collection that celebrates trailblazers and troublemakers.Girls and women have historically been denied access to work, been blocked from the arts, refused the opportunity to lead and fight, and much more, simply because of their gender. From Hatshepsut to Joan of Arc to Frida Kahlo, Troublemakers in Trousers highlights twenty-one women who, for different reasons, wore mens clothing, pretended to be men, and broke the rules in order to do something they wantedor neededto do.The perfect modern-day introduction to women throughout history who broke boundaries and pushed the limits set by society.

How did math work before zero existed? A STEM nonfiction book that unpacks a fascinating history of a number we cant imagine our current world without.From place value to being created and destroyed before being created again, zero has had quite a journey. Respected childrens author and consummate researcher Sarah Albee lays out the history of zero alongside the complications that initially hampered its development, including Western imperialism.A riveting nonfiction kids book with a playful feel, Zero! unravels a complicated history in tremendous detail.

A hilarious and fascinating look at Brontosauruss comebackperfect for dino fans and curious kids learning how science evolves over time.A fun, fact-filled nonfiction picture book for ages 6 to 9 about a dinosaurs disappearing act and return.This is fun, lively, kid-appeal-filled nonfiction and tells the story of brontosaurusdiscovered, discontinued, and then reinstated again.Dino fans, come and get it! Theres so much to learn in this interesting book about naming, sloppy science, dueling paleontologists, and more! Sarah Albees signature humor and strong writing, coupled with Chris Hsus kid-friendly and accurate art, bring history to life on the page.

Diecisiete descubrimientos asombrosos que fueron claves y que marcaron el rumbo de nuestra historia. La mayoría de los hallazgos arqueológicos ocurren despues de meses o años de investigación minuciosa y trabajo meticuloso..., pero a veces solo hay que estar en el lugar correcto en el momento adecuado para descubrir algo asombroso, ¡por casualidad! Este libro es una aventura en la que reviviremos algunos de los descubrimientos mas sorprendentes y extraordinarios con los que se toparon personas normales y corrientes de distintas partes del mundo. Desde el hallazgo de Herculano a principios del siglo XVIII por parte de obreros que cavaban un pozo, hasta los espeleologos de Johannesburgo que encontraron en 2013 un tesoro con los restos de los primeros hominoides, la autora nos habla del contexto historico e importancia de cada descubrimiento, analizando las tecnicas y herramientas que los arqueologos y cientificos utilizan para aprender sobre ellos. a¡La mejor introduccion al fascinante mundo de la arqueologia!