Pettiford, Rebecca

"What keeps us from floating away? Earth's gravity! This invisible force keeps our feet on the ground and the moon in our sky. This title introduces young students to the awesome power of gravity, on our planet and in the black holes in galaxies far away"--Provided by the publisher.

"Energy makes our world move! Heat, motion, electricity, and food are just a few ways kinetic and potential energy impact our daily lives. In this fact-filled book, students will learn the basics of what energy is and how it works"--Provided by the publisher.

"Electricity powers light bulbs, televisions, refrigerators--even cars! Teeny-tiny electrons keep our big world running. In this title, early readers will explore the science behind electric currents, conductors, insulators, static electricity, and more"--Provided by the publisher.

"In this book, readers will learn how 130 of the more than 3,000 minerals that exist form gemstones. Full-color photos and . . . leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how gemstones are formed and the qualities for which they are prized"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, readers will learn about the unique chemical makeup that creates minerals. Full-color photos and . . . leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the characteristics that can be used to identify minerals"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, readers will learn all about the properties of crystals and what makes them so fascinating. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how crystals form, the shapes they take, and where they can be found. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about crystals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Crystals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.

"In Showing Generosity, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be generous in their daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing generosity. An activity encourages kids to practice generosity, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about generosity online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Showing Generosity also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Showing Generosity is part of Jump!'s Building Character series"--Provided by the publisher.

"In Showing Perseverance, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be strong in spite of difficulty. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing perseverance. An activity encourages kids to practice perseverance, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about perseverance online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Showing Perseverance also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Showing Perseverance is part of Jump!'s Building Character series"--Provided by the publisher.

"In this book, readers will learn about how rocks are formed, worn down, and then formed again to create the rock cycle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how rocks are continually recycled"--Provided by the publisher.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to mountains. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--.