14 Fun Facts About Saturn: A 15-Minute Book

14 Fun Facts About Saturn: A 15-Minute Book
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 46
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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How many Earth years does it take to make one Saturn year? Do we know more about the planet Saturn or about its rings and moons? How many moons does Saturn have? How heavy is Saturn? Who discovered Saturn’s rings? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun. It sits between Jupiter and Uranus. Scientists don’t know much about Saturn, but here are some things that they do know. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About Saturn's Rings

14 Fun Facts About Saturn's Rings
Author: Jeannie Meekins
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2016-03-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Saturn has seven rings and 62 moons. The rings orbit Saturn, creating shadow bands and rain on the planet. Most of the moons are outside the rings. A few moons are within and between the rings. Some of these tiny moons create and control the rings. They create gaps within and between the rings. They create fascinating structures and phenomena, such as waves, propellers and vertical spires. This book explores these fascinating rings. Do you know: Who discovered Saturn's rings? What are the rings made up of? What creates waves in the B ring? What creates tsunamis in the C ring? And much more. Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. Reading Level: 6.4 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

I Am An Ostrich, Don't You Know: A 15-Minute Book

I Am An Ostrich, Don't You Know: A 15-Minute Book
Author: Cullen Gwin
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 61
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Genre: Juvenile Fiction
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Well hello there. My name is like, Val. I’m, like, an ostrich, ya know. But I bet you knew that. You’re a smart one, you are. But even if you’re smart, I’m a lot smarter. And I’m better looking. Don’t I look just grand? Meet Val, the vain ostrich, and let her tell you all about her life and what it is like to be an ostrich in Africa. Ages 7 to 10. Educational Versions have exercises to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About Anteaters

14 Fun Facts About Anteaters
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 22
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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How big can a giant anteater grow to be? How large is an anteater’s mouth? How long is an anteater’s tongue? How do anteater mothers carry their babies? Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this 15-Minute Book. Anteaters are amazing animals with some very strange habits. How much do you know about them? LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Dehydration and You: A 15-Minute Book

Dehydration and You: A 15-Minute Book
Author: Calista Plummer
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 47
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Every kid has heard their parents say it over and over again. "Make sure you drink plenty of water." But do you know why? Because if you don't you body will actually dry out! It's called dehydration. Every day you sweat some water out of you. You also loose some every time you go to the bathroom. So you have to drink lots of water every day to replace what you lose. Find out more about what dehydration can do to you in this short 15-minute book. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Educational Versions include activities to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Meet the Rabbit: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers

Meet the Rabbit: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 43
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Rabbits are small, furry animals. They live all over the world. They have an egg shaped body covered in very soft fur. Most rabbits have fur that is the color of the area they live in. This helps them to hide from their enemies. If they live among dirt and twigs, they will be brown or spotted. If they live in snow, they will be white. Some rabbits even change color. They will be brown in the summer and white in the winter. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Rabbits: Fluffy Balls of Fur” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1310 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the rabbit. They will find out the answers to these questions: What are three things that rabbits use their back feet for? What do rabbits use their whiskers for? Can rabbits breathe through their mouth? Can desert rabbits climb trees? And many more! Ages 5 to 8 Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Meet the Frog: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers

Meet the Frog: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 44
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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A frog is an animal that spends part of its life in water and part of it on land. Frogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are round and fat and some are long and skinny. The smallest frog is only as big as your fingernail. The biggest frog is bigger than a plate. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Frogs and Toads: In and Out of the Water” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1454 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the frog. They will find out the answers to these questions: How many eyelids does a frog have? Do frogs make sounds with their mouth open or closed? What do frogs do with their eyes when they shoot out their tongue? How long does it take for a tadpole to turn into a frog? And many more! Ages 5 to 8 Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Meet the Giant Panda: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers

Meet the Giant Panda: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 45
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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Giant pandas live in China. For a long time many people thought a panda was a bear. Some thought it was a raccoon. Now they know that they are really bears. They look like a huge, cuddly bear. They have four legs and a short, stubby tail. They also have a face that looks like a bear face. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Giant Pandas: Cuddly Bamboo Lovers” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1124 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the giant panda. They will find out the answers to these questions: How big is a newborn panda cub? How often does a panda eat? What are five things that a panda will eat? And many more! Ages 5 to 8 Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Tommy Turtle Gets Lost: A 15-Minute Book

Tommy Turtle Gets Lost: A 15-Minute Book
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 48
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Genre: Juvenile Fiction
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One day Tommy Turtle got up early and took a bath. After he was all clean he sat down and ate his breakfast of turtle mush, which he didn't like. Then Tommy decided to go out for a walk. He walked up the street and around the corner and down the block. He ended up at the park. Tommy Turtle walked around and smelled the flowers. He rolled around in the nice clean grass. Then he lay on his back and watched the clouds make funny pictures in the sky. After a while Tommy started getting hungry. He decided he'd better go home. But Tommy couldn't remember how to get home! Tommy Turtle was lost. Tommy went over to Mr. Penguin who was selling popsicles. “Mr. Penguin, I'm lost. I don't know how to get home,” Tommy cried. “Let me see if I can help you,” Mr. Penguin said. “What is your full name?” “I don't know,” Tommy said. So Mr. Penguin called a policeman. The policeman took Tommy to the police station. It took a long time to find Mr. and Mrs. Turtle. Finally they came and took Tommy home. But the policeman could have helped me get home because I know that my full name is _______________________________. This book is designed to help your child learn this important information without frightening him or her. There are lines to show where your child should say the information that pertains to them. This will enable the child to contact you if he or she ever becomes separated from you. The repetition of information will help your child to remember the information contained in this book. When read like any other story book you read to your child, the information in this book should not alarm small children, but rather give them a sense of pride and accomplishment for being smarter than Tommy Turtle, and in charge of their own lives.