14 Fun Facts About Saber-Toothed Cats: A 15-Minute Book

14 Fun Facts About Saber-Toothed Cats: A 15-Minute Book
Author: Cullen Gwin
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 50
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

You've seen them in museums. Large cats with giant teeth sticking out of their mouth! They are often called saber-toothed cats. Scientists often give them the name smilodon. They are fantastic to look at, but how much do you know about these amazing prehistoric creatures? Here are some fun facts that scientists have discovered about the saber-toothed cats. Do you know: How many kinds of saber-toothed cats were there? How wide could a saber-toothed cat open their jaw? Did the saber-toothed cat have retractable claws? How big was the largest saber-toothed cat? How did saber-toothed cats hunt? Some saber-toothed cats are more closely related to what animal than they are to other cats? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. 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. 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 Saber-Toothed Cats

14 Fun Facts about Saber-Toothed Cats
Author: Cullen Gwin
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 26
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

You've seen them in museums. Large cats with giant teeth sticking out of their mouth! They are often called saber-toothed cats. Scientists often give them the name smilodon. They are fantastic to look at, but how much do you know about these amazing prehistoric creatures? Here are some fun facts that scientists have discovered about the saber-toothed cats. Do you know: How many kinds of saber-toothed cats were there? How wide could a saber-toothed cat open their jaw? Did the saber-toothed cat have retractable claws? How big was the largest saber-toothed cat? How did saber-toothed cats hunt? Some saber-toothed cats are more closely related to what animal than they are to other cats? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. 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.

14 Fun Facts About Gladiators

14 Fun Facts About Gladiators
Author: Cullen Gwin
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2018-12-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Roman gladiators have captured the interest of many modern people. We look at the practice of fighting to the death for a crowd's amusement as horrifying. But who were the actual gladiators and what do we really know about them? Do you know: How did gladiator fights start? Were all gladiators slaves or criminals? Were there women gladiators? What weapons did gladiators use? Did gladiators fight animals? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.5 Learning Island 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 George Washington

14 Fun Facts About George Washington
Author: Cullen Gwin
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 33
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

George Washington was our first president and the father of our country. Many books and articles have been written about him, and his life has been studied thoroughly. We are also aided in knowing him by the many records he kept about his life, his farms, and his purchases. With all that information, some facts get lost in the shuffle. Here are a few fun facts about George Washington that you may not know. Do you know: Why did George Washington like to dance? Was Washington ever a British military officer? How many foreign countries did Washington visit? How many children did Washington bear? Did Washington free his slaves upon his death? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 Learning Island 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 the Roman Colosseum

14 Fun Facts About the Roman Colosseum
Author: Cullen Gwin
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-04-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

The Colosseum of Rome is one of the few ancient wonders that still survives to this day. Historians have learned much about this fantastic structure, and about the lives of Roman citizens through the study of this one building. It quickly became the center of Rome, the ultimate entertainment for the masses, and a tool for politicians. Built of stone and concrete over a period of ten years by 60,000 Jewish slaves, it has stood for nearly 2,000 years. Do you know: What horrible event allowed the colosseum to be built? What was the colosseum in roman originally called? When was the Roman colosseum first used? Did the colosseum ever have a roof? How long did it take to empty the colosseum of people? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.8 Learning Island 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 the Dead Sea

14 Fun Facts About the Dead Sea
Author: Cullen Gwin
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2019-01-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

The Dead Sea is a salt-filled sea which sits on the border between Israel, Jordan and Palestine. It is 31 miles (50 km) long and 9 miles (15 km) wide at its widest point. It is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water. At 997 feet (304 metres) deep, it is the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. Fed by the Jordan River and rainfall of only 4 inches (10 cm) a year, it is slowly evaporating away. Here are some fun facts about this ancient body of water. Do you know: Why are there no fish in the Dead Sea? Where did the Dead Sea get its salt? Why can only two of the three countries bordering the Dead Sea mine its salt? How long has salt been mined in the Dead Sea? Who built the first health spa at the Dead Sea? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.3 Learning Island 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.

Jenny Slew Sues for Her Freedom

Jenny Slew Sues for Her Freedom
Author: Cullen Gwin
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2017-12-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Jenny was scared. The courtroom was a new place to her. Even though she was scared, she wanted to be there. Jenny wanted her freedom. She had asked the court to hear her case. She was suing John Whipple Jr., the man who said he was her master. He said Jenny was his slave. She said she was not a slave. Find out how the court case turned out in this exciting 15-minute book. Reading level 2.5

scI-Q Volume ONE

scI-Q Volume ONE
Author: Douglas J Alford
Publisher: Mfg Application Konsulting Engr
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-01-22
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Worldwide, Students lack basic Science. The Inde Ed Project's, Science Quotient or scI-Q Volume - ONE helps teachers fix this for K to 2nd Grade Students. This book is part of the scI-Q Program with easy to understand, multi-media, integrated Science Curriculum.

The Curious Book of Lists

The Curious Book of Lists
Author: Tracey Turner
Publisher: Kingfisher
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0753476096

Do you want to know the 12 signs of the zodiac, 28 unusual holidays, and 49 countries without a coastline? Then look no further because The Curious Book of Lists by Tracey Turner is absolutely bursting with 263 interesting and informative lists, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time! Discover Ancient Greek monsters, animal astronauts, dizzying mountain peaks, super-fast roller-coasters . . . and what having itchy hands means for your luck! With quirky, colorful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!

Predators

Predators
Author: Blake Hoena
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2016
Genre: Illustrated children's books
ISBN: 1426325347

Presents general information about different types of predators, looking at what they are, some of their methods of hunting, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them.--