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Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Eclipses by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Eclipses written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eclipses have amazed and terrified people for thousands of years. The sky grows dark. Daytime animals go to sleep and nocturnal animals wake up. Roosters crow and cows come in for milking. The sun is slowly covered by some mysterious celestial object. Sometimes it is blocked out completely. What had the people done wrong? Would the sun ever come back? Was it the end of the world? Today we know that eclipses are caused by the movements of the sun, the moon and the Earth. They still amaze us and they can still terrify us. How much do you know about eclipses? How many kinds of eclipses are there? What is an annular eclipse? (Hint: it's not an eclipse that occurs once a year.) True or false: A solar eclipse can only occur on a new moon? How many different shadows does a solar eclipse have? What are Baily's Beads? Find out more about eclipses and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Eclipses: A 15-Minute Book by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Eclipses: A 15-Minute Book written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eclipses have amazed and terrified people for thousands of years. The sky grows dark. Daytime animals go to sleep and nocturnal animals wake up. Roosters crow and cows come in for milking. The sun is slowly covered by some mysterious celestial object. Sometimes it is blocked out completely. What had the people done wrong? Would the sun ever come back? Was it the end of the world? Today we know that eclipses are caused by the movements of the sun, the moon and the Earth. They still amaze us and they can still terrify us. How much do you know about eclipses? How many kinds of eclipses are there? What is an annular eclipse? (Hint: it's not an eclipse that occurs once a year.) True or false: A solar eclipse can only occur on a new moon? How many different shadows does a solar eclipse have? What are Baily's Beads? Find out more about eclipses and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Ages 8 and up. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Ears by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Ears written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ears sit on opposite sides of our head. They are flappy bits of skin that stick out. Sometimes we decorate them with piercings. Ears are our own little satellite dishes. They pick up sound waves and send them through the ear canal, where the tiniest bones and muscles in our body pick up the vibrations and send them further into our ears. Through a journey of air and liquid, our brains finally get the message and tell us that we have heard something. Our ears are also responsible for making sure we don’t fall flat on our face. Let’s see how much you know about ears. Can you answer these questions? How many parts does your ear have? How many types of fluid are supposed to be in your ear? Who can hear better, babies or adults? Can you hear with your bones? What does ear wax do? Find out more about your ears and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Milky Way by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Milky Way written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth is one of eight planets orbiting around our sun. Our sun is one of billions in our galaxy, and our galaxy is one of billions in the universe. Our galaxy is called The Milky Way Galaxy. It is about 120,000 light years across with a halo extending hundreds of thousands of lights years beyond it. With stars that are 13 billion years old, The Milky Way Galaxy is one of the oldest galaxies in the universe. Let's learn more about this galaxy and the things it holds. Do you know: Why is our galaxy called the Milky Way Galaxy How old is the Milky Way Galaxy How many stars are in the Milky Way? What is at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy? What is the most common type of star in our galaxy? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 7.2 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Seine River by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Seine River written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Seine River is a slow moving river. It begins 1545 feet (471 metres) above sea level, and runs 482 miles (776 kilometres) in its journey to the English Channel. Once a major trade route, it is navigable by ocean going ships as far as Rouen. The Seine has been subject to monster tides, and great feats of architecture. Its source is a place of worship and its basin was one of the earliest areas settled by the cousins of ancient man. Learn about the Seine River and find out the answers to these questions: Where is the source of the Seine River? Are there beaches in Paris? What is a tidal bore? Does the Seine have one? How many Olympic events has the Seine hosted? Any many more. Find out more about the Seine River and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Ages 8 and up. Reading Level: 6.9 Educational versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Theodore Roosevelt by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Theodore Roosevelt written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theodore Roosevelt lived a full and adventurous life. He was encouraged by his parents in all his interests and encouraged his own children in theirs. The world – and the White House – would certainly have been a different place without them. Do you know: When did Roosevelt become interested in Nature? Why did Roosevelt rarely speak about his first wife? Why did Roosevelt's children call their oldest sister "Sister" in stead of using her name? How many national parks did Roosevelt create? What pets did Roosevelt and his children have at the White House? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 7.2 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Australia's Murray River by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Australia's Murray River written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One hundred million years ago, Australia rose from the sea. The water drained from the highlands, and formed the rivers of today. The Murray River meanders across the landscape. It has had its course blocked several times by the rising new continent. It has created megalakes and forests, has provided homes for many species of wildlife, and lives in the legends of the indigenous people. How much do you know about this river? How big is a Murray River cod? How old is the Murray River? How long can a River Red Gum Tree live? Why was the Psyche Pump Station built? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Nebulas by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Nebulas written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our galaxy, there are stars and solar systems. There are comets, asteroids and a whole lot of solid material. There is also a lot of space between star systems. We call this space between star systems the Interstellar Medium. In this area, there are great clouds of gas and dust. They can range in size from a few light years to many thousands of light years across. Some of them glow. Some are so dark that we cannot see through them. These massive clouds of gas and dust are called nebulas. How much do you know about nebulas? Do you know the answers to these questions? What is the difference between a dark nebula and a light nebula? Is there a nebula in the Milky Way galaxy? Can a nebula become a star? What is an emission nebula? How did some nebulas get their names? Find out more about nebulas and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Exoplanets by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Exoplanets written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our galaxy contains about 200 billion stars. Astronomers believed that some of these stars must have solar systems with planets. They went looking – and found some. They call these planets extrasolar planets or exoplanets. Here are some fun facts about them. Do you know: Where are exoplanets? How many exoplanets have scientists discovered? How many types of exoplanets are there? Do all exoplanets orbit stars the way our planets orbit the sun? And much more. Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading level: 6.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Taj Mahal by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Taj Mahal written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shah Jahan of the Mughal Empire in India had several wives. His favorite was Mumtaz Mahal. She was always with him, traveling all over the Mughal Empire. When she died, Jahan was devastated. He designed and built a mausoleum to house her body. He called it the Taj Mahal. Do you know: How many buildings are in the Taj Mahal complex? How many people did it take to build the Taj Mahal? Is there a false tomb in the Taj Mahal? What is the legend of the Black Taj? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Pony Express by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Pony Express written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gold was discovered in California in 1848. It seemed like California had everything. What they did not have was a fast way to communicate with the east. That was when the Pony Express was born. Find out some fun facts about this enterprise in this fun book. Reading level: 6.8
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Ganges River by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Ganges River written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ganges River or River Ganga begins in an ice cave in the Himalayan Mountains. It flows through India and Bangladesh and enters the sea at the world’s largest delta. The river supports over 400 million people and thousands of animal and plant species. It is sacred to the Hindu people and worshipped as a goddess. Many people wish to die near the Ganges. Many people do. Every year, over 10,000 human bodies float down the river to the sea. Do you know: Where does the Ganges River begin? What is the Ganges River named after? What is a ghat? What kinds of animals live in the Ganges River? What is strange about the Ganges River dolphin? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Tower of London by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Tower of London written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After William, the French Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold of England at the Battle of Hastings, William became King of England. He built a fortress along the River Thames where he could maintain control of London and watch any invaders coming along the river. The fortress became The Tower of London. Over the years, it has been added to and destroyed. It has been a palace, zoo, Museum, Royal Mint, observatory, prison, and a place of execution and murder for many unlucky souls. Today, its Towers display the secrets of its past while its ghosts wander the grounds at night. Do you know: Why are ravens kept at the Tower of London? What happened to the first prisoner held at the Tower? How many towers did King Henry III build? What happened to the original crown jewels of England? Why is the Garden Tower called the Bloody Tower? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Saturn's Rings by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Saturn's Rings written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saturn has seven rings and 62 moons. The rings orbit Saturn, creating shadow bands and rain on the planet. Most of the moons are outside the rings. A few moons are within and between the rings. Some of these tiny moons create and control the rings. They create gaps within and between the rings. They create fascinating structures and phenomena, such as waves, propellers and vertical spires. This book explores these fascinating rings. Do you know: Who discovered Saturn's rings? What are the rings made up of? What creates waves in the B ring? What creates tsunamis in the C ring? And much more. Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. Reading Level: 6.4 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Great Wall of China by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Great Wall of China written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-08-18 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Wall of China is a man-made wonder, spanning thousands of miles. It spreads from the Pacific Ocean in the East to the Gobi Desert and beyond in the west. Much of it has stood for hundreds of years, with some portions over 2000 years old. The Great Wall stood as a wall of defense for many years, against the warring states to the north. Then, in 1271, the Mongols invaded. Suddenly work on the wall came to a halt. While many parts of the wall are now in disrepair, many other parts have been restored or reconstructed. It still stands today as a great wonder of the world. Do you know: How old is the oldest part of the Great Wall? How long did it take to build the first Great Wall? How many workers died during construction of the Great Wall? Which dynasty built the longest wall? When was the wall we see today built? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 10 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.6 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis The Lives of Seven Saints by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book The Lives of Seven Saints written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2020-02-05 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history men and women have done incredible things. Some of these people have been recognized by the catholic church, and made into saints. But in the beginning these were just ordinary people going about their ordinary lives. This compilation of 15-minute biographies tells the stories of seven saints and how they lived. Included are the full texts from the following books: Saint Nicholas: The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Children Saint George: Dragon Slayer Saint Valentine The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Love Saint Patrick: Ireland's Beloved Saint Saint Francis of Assisi: The Patron Saint of Animals Saint Joan of Arc: The Girl Who Fought For France Mary MacKillop: Australia's First Saint Find out more about these great people in this set of seven 15-minute biographies. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis John Flynn: The Man Who Created Australia's "Mantle of Safety" by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book John Flynn: The Man Who Created Australia's "Mantle of Safety" written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Flynn was a man with a dream. The outback of Australia was a land of risk and adventure. It was also a land of isolation and danger. Flynn wanted to create a “mantle of safety” across the outback. He set up hospitals, hostels, nursing homes and welfare centres, and created the world’s first aerial medical service – the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Flynn had a simple philosophy. He believed that if you start with an idea, nothing can stop it. Find out more about this man who brought medical service to Australia's outback and why he has more memorials dedicated to him than any other Australian. Ages 8 and up. Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
