The story follows Heather and her team as they use a magical umbrella to journey to a wildfire, where they play a crucial role in creating a "burn break" and aiding local residents. It weaves in educational elements, incorporating weather terminology, wildfire prevention strategies, and weather experiments, enhancing the narrative with informative content that promotes awareness and understanding of fire safety and environmental stewardship.
Get whisked away with Heather Whirl, Weather Girl, and her magical umbrella as she explores extreme weather and climate science in this new STEM chapter book series perfect for young readers ages 6–9. Heather Whirl is fascinated by the weather! With eyes that change color in response to rain or wind or heat, Heather would like nothing more than to be a meteorologist or a climate scientist when she grows up. When Heather turns eight, her eccentric great-grandmother gives her a family heirloom—an umbrella with the power to teleport her to areas experiencing wild weather conditions. Heather’s umbrella has a built-in magical doppler that alerts her to wild weather happening somewhere. In the blink of an eye, Heather travels to the middle of a superstorm! Heather observes and learns about the weather, but also lends a helping hand and documents her adventures with her friend Edward and animal companions Fog the dog and a lizard named Blizzard. Her journal entries, notes from her helpers, definitions, and activities provide additional information for the curious reader.
In 1910, when his family moves to New York City from their ranch out West, Ben misses the cowboys and the prairies that they left behind, but after he learns that there are cowboys in the city who race along the railroad tracks and warn people of approaching trains, he begins to feel more at home
The story follows Magnolia, who is grappling with the loss of her father and the responsibility of caring for Third Bird, a cockatiel won by her dad. After a tragic accident, she makes a promise to protect the bird, but her commitment is tested when she accidentally lets Third Bird escape at her mother’s beauty salon. This tale explores themes of loss, responsibility, and the bond between a girl and her pet as Magnolia navigates her grief and the challenges of keeping her promise.
In this heartwarming novel, a girl and an elephant bond over their shared experience of devastating loss, discovering a deep connection through their mutual love. The story explores themes of grief and healing, making it a poignant read for middle grade audiences. Fans of heartfelt animal tales will find resonance in the emotional journey of the characters as they navigate their pain together.
Set against the backdrop of an old barn facing demolition, the narrative follows a father and son, known as the barn savers, as they meticulously dismantle it piece by piece. Their efforts reflect a deep respect for the barn's history, ensuring its legacy lives on through salvaged materials. Linda Oatman High's story captures themes of preservation and familial bonds, while Ted Lewin's striking illustrations highlight the barn's weathered beauty, creating a poignant tribute to the past and the enduring connection between generations.
It was Sunday morning, March 11, 1888, and rain was falling, spraying a steady tempest from heaven. With spring just around the corner, New Yorkers have no reason to suspect that one of the United States's greatest natural disasters is brewing. By Monday evening a ferocious blizzard would completely shut down the largest city in the country. Trapped by the storm, a young girl and her family struggle on as even the smallest daily routines of life in the city grind to a halt-- electric and telegraph lines go down, trains and buildings alike are buried in the snow, and the streets are impassable, with no way to deliver fresh food, milk, or coal for heat. Life must go on, but both the family and the city are forever changed by the awesome might and majesty of the Great Blizzard of 1888. A pivotal moment in American history vividly brought to life by Linda Oatman High's free-verse narration and Laura Francesca Filippucci's detailed, timeless illustrations.
The narrative highlights a heartwarming day spent tending to bees, showcasing the bond between a granddaughter and her grandfather. As they work together, the granddaughter witnesses a mesmerizing display of swarming bees and takes on the responsibility of safely relocating them to a new hive. Her careful handling earns her grandfather's pride, emphasizing themes of care, responsibility, and the joys of nature. Linda Oatman High's storytelling is complemented by Doug Chayka's vibrant oil paintings, enriching the experience of this special grandparent-child relationship.
The story highlights the special bond between a father and son as they work together in a blacksmith shop on a cold winter's night. The boy is captivated by the process of shoeing a horse, Shadow Horse, under his father's guidance. The narrative beautifully illustrates the warmth of their relationship and the excitement of the boy's first experience in the forge. Accompanied by Ted Lewin's stunning illustrations, the tale captures the ambiance of the blacksmith's craft and the magic of a shared moment between parent and child.