When Sharon Langley was born in the early 1960s, many amusement parks were segregated, and African-American families were not allowed entry. This interesting tale reveals how in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland became desegregated and opened to all for the first time. Co-author Sharon Langley was the first African-American child to ride the carousel. This was on the same day of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washingt...

A characteristic property of most, or perhaps all, proteins is their ability to combine specifically and reversibly with various substances. Well known examples are enzymes that bind substrates and inhibitors, and antibodies that bind antigens. This book deals with lectins, a class of proteins that bind carbohydrates. Another characteristic property of lectins is that they agglutinate cells or precipitate polysaccharides and glycoproteins. This is because lectins are polyvalent, i.e. each ...

In the captivating pages of "How It Flies or, Conquest of the Air," Richard Ferris embarks on an extraordinary journey through the annals of aviation history. From the Wright brothers' pioneering flights to the supersonic marvels of the modern era, Ferris weaves a captivating narrative that unveils the secrets of flight and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to conquer the skies. Prepare to soar through the clouds as Ferris takes you on an unforgettable adventure, exploring the scie...

The true story of how a 1963 ride on a carousel in Maryland made a powerful Civil Rights statement.A Ride to Remember tells how a community came together—both black and white—to make a change. When Sharon Langley was born in the early 1960s, many amusement parks were segregated, and African-American families were not allowed entry. This book reveals how in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryla...

Get your child excited about math with some maze fun. This book combines the study of math with the fun of games. Select a multiplication problem and solve it, then check your answer with the math maze. Explore the maze to arrive at the answer.Easily navigate the links to the math maze and answer. Then return to the practice problems to select another. Twenty problems in all, each with an answer maze. Most appropriate for 3rd and 4th grade students.

If you must teach about shapes, you might as well introduce them one at a time. This way, you are sure that the lesson has been fully absorbed before moving on to the next. Hence, this wonderful picture book is dedicated to Mr. Square. Here, your child will get to meet all things square for easy identification later on. Grab a copy today1

"Our Island is a true celebration of native Australian life, trembling with power and subtly." CBCA Reading TimeOur island lies beneath a big blue sky,surrounded by the turquoise sea.Turtles glide through the clear salt water,and dugongs graze on banks of seagrass.Join a group of children on an unforgettable adventure as they explore the wonders of their island home, fostering curiosity, connection, and a deep appre...

The scientific discoveries of ancient philosophers such as Aristotle were considered to be in the realm of "natural philosophy." Today philosophy and science are considered separate disciplines, yet each illuminates and complements the other. Modern philosophers are apt to pose important questions about the logic behind and validity of scientific practices. This comprehensive volume explains how and why philosophical thought is applied to the natural sciences and challenges readers to thin...

DKfindout! Volcanoes teaches kids everything they would want to know about the explosive world of volcanoes. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!DKfindout! Volcanoes is packed with fun facts for kids, quizzes and amazing photography. Discover what the biggest volcano in the solar s...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A green Early Reader is a first factbook.It's never too early to find out about... THE DEEP DARK SEA.Did you know that there are more living creatures in the sea than there are on land? Or that Lantern fish have glow-in-the-dark bodies to tell other lantern fish that they are nearby? Or that the viperfish has such big teeth that it can't close its mouth?Discover a world of incredible sea creature...

to this edition In working with my own clients to acquire gemstones and jewelry since this book was first published in 1984, they have pointed out that most people buy "jewelry" and not "gemstones." Because the book offers so much practical advice and money-saving tips about buying jewelry, they urged me to change the title. So, in this edition The Complete Guide to Buying Gems has been changed to Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide. Consumer and professional response to the book has been ver...