Sally M. Walker crafts engaging science books for young readers, making complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting. Her work is recognized for its ability to spark curiosity and foster an understanding of the world through clear language and compelling narratives. Walker's writing aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning and discovery in children.
This book delves into the principles of electricity, offering clear explanations of its mechanics. It includes a variety of hands-on experiments designed to enhance comprehension of electrical concepts, making it an engaging resource for learners seeking to explore the subject in depth.
Exploring the concept of levers, this book highlights how everyday tools like hammers, wheelbarrows, and brooms function as simple machines that make tasks easier. It encourages hands-on learning through engaging experiments that allow readers to test and understand the mechanics of levers in a fun and interactive way.
Rocks can be made of many different minerals. By looking at rocks closely, we can tell where they were formed and what conditions they were created in. How do we know these things? And how do we tell different types of rocks apart? Learn about ways to research rocks and what they can teach us about our world.
The journey of water is explored through engaging, scientifically accurate narration, guiding young readers as they follow its path from high ground to the ocean. With each stage of the water's movement, a repetitive question invites curiosity about its destination. Lush illustrations depict vibrant landscapes and wildlife, enhancing the educational experience. A note for parents encourages interactive learning by prompting observations of nature, making this book a delightful introduction to hydrology for young explorers.
The biography details Jackie Robinson's groundbreaking journey as the first African American player in twentieth-century major-league baseball, highlighting his significant accomplishments and the challenges he faced in breaking the color barrier. It explores his impact on the sport and society, showcasing his resilience, talent, and the legacy he left behind.
This book describes the process through which fossils are created, and what we can learn from them.
Engaging young readers with nature's processes, this board book introduces the transformation of rocks over time, from mighty mountains to soft beach sand. Award-winning author Sally M. Walker presents a simple, scientifically accurate narrative that invites exploration. Accompanied by Kim Smith's vibrant illustrations, the book features various fauna throughout geologic history, including dinosaurs and modern animals. A note for parents encourages interactive learning through questions and observations, fostering curiosity about the natural world.
Delving into the captivating realm of minerals, this book uncovers their diverse applications, from the allure of diamonds to the culinary importance of salt. Readers will learn about the composition of minerals and gain skills in mineral identification. This exploration highlights the significance and beauty of these natural resources, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in geology and the practical uses of minerals.
Set against the backdrop of November 13, 1909, the narrative chronicles the harrowing events of the Cherry Mine fire, where 484 coal miners become trapped underground. As a slow-moving disaster unfolds, the story alternates between the desperate rescue efforts above ground and the miners' struggle for survival in the suffocating darkness. Sally Walker vividly captures the miners' hope and resilience over eight agonizing days, supplemented with archival photographs and documents that enhance this poignant historical account.
The author tells the story of the discovery of and attempt to study the Coelacanth, a fish thought to have become extinct at the same time as the dinosaurs.