David A Adler
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Formats
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.
10) The Babe & I
Author
Publisher
Harcourt Brace
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
While helping his family make ends meet during the Depression by selling newspapers, a boy meets Babe Ruth.
Author
Series
Cam Jansen mysteries ; 24
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Using her photographic memory Cam Jansen joins Eric in solving the mystery of how some of the school computers were stolen.
Author
Series
Cam Jansen mysteries ; 13
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
Cam and her friend Eric chase the thief of Aunt Katie's wallet through an amusement park and find themselves involved in another case requiring their special detective skills.
16) Place value
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The mathematical concept of place value is explained using a place value chart, descriptions of how money is notated, and humorous examples from a recipe that a group of monkeys is using to make a gigantic banana muffin"--
Author
Series
Cam Jansen mysteries ; 22
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
On her first day of fifth grade, Cam Jansen uses her photographic memory to help the police find a car thief. Includes a memory game.