Marshall Cavendish.
Marshall Cavendish
99 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
www.marshallcavendish.us
Marshall Cavendish's titles are fine additions to elementary-level collections: they offer curriculum-based sets of reference books appropriate for research and reports, and pair these with topics teachers can use for classroom discussions. Steven Otfinoski's DAVID LIVINGSTON David Livingston is the name of: - David Livingstone (born 1813), a Scottish Presbyterian pioneer medical missionary
- David Livingston (director), an American television producer and director.
: DEEP IN THE HEART OF AFRICA Heart of Africa is an adventure game for the Commodore 64 and unofficial sequel to The Seven Cities of Gold. Created by Ozark Softscape and published by Electronic Arts in 1985, it casts the player as an adventurer searching for the Lost Tomb of Pharaoh Ahnk Ahnk in Africa (0761422269, $22.95) joins others in the 'Great Explorations' series reviewed favorably in prior issues, offering some 75 pages packed with biographical and historical details of Livingston's expeditions and impact. Intriguing color illustrations add interest throughout. Cavendish's 'math All Around' titles by Jennifer Rozines Roy and Gregory Roy ($19.95 Each) use large print, color photos, and 30 pages of information--which includes an index, glossary and bibliography of resources--to cover math concepts applied to real life. MONEY AT THE STORE (0761422641), MULTIPLICATION multiplication, fundamental operation in arithmetic and algebra. Multiplication by a whole number can be interpreted as successive addition. For example, a number N multiplied by 3 is N + N + N. ON THE FORM (0761422684), SHAPES IN TRANSPORTATION (076142265X), DIVISION WITH TOYS (0761422692) MEASURING AT HOME (0761422633), and GRAPHING IN THE DESERT (0761422625) each show kids how to apply math concepts to everyday challenges. Adding to the 'Elements' series ($19.95 Each) are MOLYBDENUM molybdenum (məlĭb`dənəm) [Gr.,=leadlike], metallic chemical element; symbol Mo; at. no. 42; at. wt. 95.94; m.p. about 2,617°C;; b.p. about 4,612°C;; sp. gr. 10.22 at 20°C;; valence +2, +3, +4, +5, or +6. (0761422013), COBALT (0761422005), ARSENIC (076142203X) and LITHIUM (0761421998), each holding some 32 pages covering a selected element's characteristics and importance in everyday life. Kids learning about verbs will find plenty of clarity and simple examples in Danna Meachen Rau's VERBS IN ACTION titles ($15.95 Each): new additions include TURN INTO (0761422935), MOVE ALONG (0761422919), PLAY BALL (0761422927), MAKE A FACE (0761422900), CARRY ON (0761422897), and BLOW OUT (0761422889), perfect for ESL (1) An earlier family of client/server development tools for Windows and OS/2 from Ardent Software (formerly VMARK). It was originally developed by Easel Corporation, which was acquired by VMARK. and early readers. Kids who love to ask 'why' will find plenty of answers in the inviting 'Tell Me Why, Tell Me How' series ($19.95), newly including WHY DO THE SEASONS CHANGE? By Melissa Stewart (0761421122), HOW DOES THE WIND BLOW? By Patricia J. Murphy (0761421078), WHY IS THE SKY BLUE? By Wil Mara (0761421084), HOW DO FISH BREATHE UNDERWATER? By Stewart (0761421092), and her HOW DO BIRDS FLY? (0761421106) and HOW DO PLANTS GROW? (0761421114). Each book takes a common question kids ask and adds plenty of science, yet retains a lively tone. Elementary-level kids will also appreciate the simple 'Shape of the World' set by Dana Meachen Rau ($15.95 Each) which includes MANY-SIDED SHAPES (076142279X), CIRCLES (0761422803), SQUARES (0761422846), RECTANGLES (076142282X), OVALS (0761422811) and TRIANGLES (0761422862). Young emergent readers will appreciate the simple one-sentence descriptions. Emergent readers will also enjoy the 'JUST THE OPPOSITE' Spanish/English bilingual titles by Sharon Gordon ($15.95 Each) which lend to ESL pursuits and include DIRTY/CLEAN (0761424466), BIG/SMALL (0761424458), WET/DRY (0761424504), UP/DOWN (0761424490), HARD/SOFT (0761424482), and FAST/SLOW (0761424474). Early readers receive the basics with 'The Inside Story' series by Dana Meachen Rau ($15.95 each), including TEPEE tepee or tipi (both: tē`pē), typical dwelling of Native North Americans living on the Great Plains. It was usually made by arranging tent poles into a conical frame and spreading skins, usually buffalo hide, tightly over (0761422773), SKYSCRAPER skyscraper, modern building of great height, constructed on a steel skeleton. The form originated in the United States.
Development of the Form
Many mechanical and structural developments in the last quarter of the 19th cent. (0761422765), PYRAMID (0761422757), LOG CABIN log cabin or log house, style of home typical of the American pioneer on the Western frontier of the United States in the great westward expansion after 1765. It was constructed with few tools, usually an axe or an adz and an auger. (0761422749), IGLOO igloo (ĭg`l ) [Inuit,=house]. The Eskimos traditionally had three types of houses. (0761422730), and CASTLE (0761422722), each of which holds 30 pages of interior and exterior shots and a very simple history of each structure. All are fine collection additions.
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