David A Adler
61) Money madness
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
This beginning guide to economics will have readers thinking about the purpose, and not just the value, of money. From bartering, early forms of currency, credit cards, and digital payment, here is a clear and thorough introduction to money.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Huge numbers are hard to comprehend. This book explains quantities in terms children can understand. For example, one million dollars could buy two full pizzas a day for more than sixty-eight years.
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
From his youth in the Caribbean to his immigration to New York City, this picture book covers the highlights of Alexander Hamilton's legacy, including his part in the American revolution, his influence on the monetary system we still use today, and his tragic death. -- amazon.com
Author
Series
Young Cam Jansen mysteries volume 12
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2006.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
When a cat appears in their classroom one rainy day, Cam and her friend Eric figure out where it came from.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"An apple floats in a tub of water, but a ball of aluminum foil sinks to the bottom. But wait. If that same ball of foil is flattened out and shaped into a boat, it floats! How can that be? David A. Adler's clear, concise text and Anna Raff's delightful illustrations explain the basic principles of flotation and density in a way that will really sink in"--Front dust jacket flap.
Author
Series
Danny's doodles volume 1
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
©2013.
Physical Desc
105 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Danny is not sure what to make of Calvin Waffle, a quirky and smart new fourth grader, but when Danny convinces Calvin to use his brain power to help the baseball team, they both have a chance to become heroes.
71) The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds: The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds #1: Cam Jansen Series, Book 1
Author
Series
Cam Jansen mysteries. Main series volume 1
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory!
Can Cam help catch the diamond thief? Cam and her friend Eric are sitting at the mall when the jewelry store is robbed. Cam sees the thief, but the police arrest the wrong person. Now it's up to Cam to catch the real criminal!
The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky...
Can Cam help catch the diamond thief? Cam and her friend Eric are sitting at the mall when the jewelry store is robbed. Cam sees the thief, but the police arrest the wrong person. Now it's up to Cam to catch the real criminal!
The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky...
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Known as the Father of the Constitution, James Madison served two terms as the fourth president, from 1809 until 1817. Determined that all Americans be treated fairly, he devised our three branches of government and drafted the Bill of Rights. When the British set fire to Washington D.C. in 1814, his wife Dolley saved one of our country's greatest treasures, a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart which now hangs in the Smithsonian Institution,...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest presidents. Born into humble beginnings, he lived in a log cabin and helped run the family farm. Later he became a store clerk, postmaster, and lawyer. People liked Abe's funny stories and kind words, and he quickly earned a reputation for his honesty. Abraham Lincoln took this honesty with him all the way to the White House. This spirited Holiday House reader highlights the life and accomplishments of...
79) Time zones
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses the reasons for time differences in different parts of the world and the history behind the division of the world into twenty-four time zones.
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"John Adams was an American patriot and Founding Father, and Abigail, his wife, was his most trusted adviser for more than fifty years. While John served in both Continental Congresses, Abigail managed their farm within earshot of cannon fire. She later advised her husband through amusing letters as he served as our first ambassador to Great Britain. And when John was elected America's first vice president and our second president, Abigail vowed to...