Books for Ages 6 - 9


	Explore Colonial America!	In Explore Colonial America!, kids ages 6-9 learn about America's earliest days as European settlements, and how the colonists managed to survive, build thriving colonies, and eventually challenge England for independence. How did the... Read More...
	Explore Solar	Explore the Solar System! introduces kids ages 6-9 to the planets, moons, and other celestial bodies that surround our star, the sun, as... Read More...
	Explore Transportation! 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments	Explore Transportation! travels on an adventure through time and around the globe to learn about the history and science of transportation. From camels to jet engines, pigeons to submarines, young readers will explore the unusual and... Read More...
	Explore Egypt	Pyramids, mummies, amulets, temples, and pharaohs—Explore Ancient Egypt! brings this fascinating civilization to young readers ages 6–9 with 25 hands-on projects, activities, and games. Kids learn about ancient Egyptian... Read More...
	Explore Greece	Explore Ancient Greece! investigates the fascinating civilization of ancient Greece through 25 hands-on projects and activities for young readers ages 6-9. Kids learn about ancient Greek homes, food, playtime, clothing, conquests, arts... Read More...
	Explore Winter	Young readers become scientists in the field when this activity book sends them off to answer the question “Why do we have winter?” with experiments and projects that mix real science with real fun. Read More...

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Nomad Press is looking forward to PLA in March. Make sure to stop by booth 1105 and check out our new titles for Fall 2010!

Explore Winter! excerpted for NECAP exam.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA.org) reviews Explore the Solar System! "This is a great book to entice young readers to read more and learn a little science along the way. . ." Click here for the complete review

British Museum in London chooses Amazing Leonardo InventionsYou Can Build Yourself to accompany their exhibition on Leonado da Vinci.

United Nations declare 2011 to be the International Year of Forests. Details here...

2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity! Check here for worldwide celebrations.

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory to study the Sun in detail. Click here to learn about the mission!

Lasers developed for defence against disease-carrying mosquitoes. Click here to read about the new technology.

Booklist Reviews Discover the Deserts: This large-format book introduces deserts and helps readers imagine traveling through different types, observing their features, and coping with the challenges they present…. Check it out!

This Day in History

1822:	Boston, Mass incorporated as a city
1964:	Sean Connery's 1st day of shooting on "Goldfinger"

Accretion:
The process by which larger bodies are created from the attraction of smaller bodies.

— Word of the Day

Walking through the Amazon in a straight line is almost impossible because one side of you is stronger than the other. Without visual cues you are more likely to walk in a big circle!

— Did You Know?

Coming Soon

Soccer World Mexico

PUB DATE APRIL 2010. Ethan continues his adventures around the world, this time meeting up with his young soccer-playing friend Gabriel in Mexico City as they explore the culture and customs of our neighbors to the south.

Featured Author

Donna Latham

Book Titles by this Author:

• Amazing Biomes

Featured Review

Tools of Ancient Romans: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome

Review:

"Lively and well rounded history." —School Librarian's Workshop, spring 2007

"You can't go wrong with this teaching tool--it is simply fabulous!" —Homeschooling Parent, January 2007

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