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.
Discovery of the H. L. Hunley
What a discovery! Deep under the Atlantic Ocean, divers found a shipwreck like no other. It was the H. L. Hunley, a submarine that had sunk during the Civil War! A team of scientists from all over the world came to work on the discovery. How would they raise the Hunley from the ocean floor? How would they open the submarine? And what would they find inside?
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 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.
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.
Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how are they made? Explore the amazing world of soil in this book.
Based on a true story, Fiery Night is a heartwarming, empowering picture book about a little boy's devotion to his pet goat, Willie, and how they gave each other strength during the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Young Justin Butterfield was awakened in the night by neighbors warning his family of the coming fire. The Butterfields did what they could to save their home but eventually had to flee. Justin insisted on taking Willie with them, even though the frightened goat made it more difficult for them to get away quickly. Encouraging and comforting Willie helped bolster Justin's own courage during the family's difficult journey through the burning city.