Bøker av Lori Haskins Houran

"A nonfiction 'biography' of glasses, an everyday object that has become ubiquitous, starting with the discovery of the magnifying properties of glass through the development of the eye chart, plastic lenses, and contact lenses"--

"A nonfiction "biography" of the bicycle, an everyday object that has become ubiquitous, starting with its possible origins after the eruption of Mount Tambora and up through modern bicycles to suit every rider"--

"When he moves to Florida, Luke misses autumns in Maine and decides to build and engineer a pumpkin catapult for the local park to help them recycle leftover jack-o'-lanterns"--

"Alien Spork finally earns his Solo Explorer's badge, but he needs the cooperation of all his earthling friends to return to his home planet for the ceremony"--

Going, going, gone! Spork kicks a ball over an old brick wall. Behind it, Trixie finds a secret, totally forgotten park! The fountain is broken. The benches are battered. But if Trixie can get her friends to give flowers, paint, and tools, maybe the mayor won't lock the park up. Too bad Trixie has nothing to chip in . . . besides hard work!

Making money is easy! Jack gets two dollars to sweep the sidewalk, a dollar to take out trash, five dollars to dust. Soon he'll have enough to buy a special copy of his favorite comic book! Jack has it all under control, unlike Spork, who's crazy for video games. But Jack forgot one thing. Making money may be easy. Keeping it is hard!

"Adam wishes memorizing the states was as easy for him as learning new sports, such as Spork's alien sport yubble"--

"Character trait: Courage"--Page 4 of cover.

After learning about patterns while helping Grandma make a quilt, Albert the mouse spots patterns everywhere.

Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography.Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb?except, he isn't! In Edison's time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in.Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison's life and his many amazing inventions, like the movie camera and the battery for an electric car!Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Thomas Edison's life in this Level Two I Can Read. This biography reader includes a timeline and historical photos all about the life of this inspiring figure.Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Join an excited little girl as she heads to a Christmas tree farm with her parents and dog. Some trees are crooked. Some are too big. Will the family find a tree that's just right for them?

Special mission: field trip! Mrs. Buckle's class is going to the aquarium?even Spork, the new alien at school. But when Jack tells a lie, Spork lands in deep water . . . with SHARKS!

Jordan's young neighbor has lost his new puppy, Theo. Will the help of all the neighborhood kids be enough to find the puppy? Jordan thinks so?and she has a plan!

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5-8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.Pups love the Bark Park, the best dog park around. Only one thing would make it better for everyone—a bench! But a bench isn’t in the park budget. How can Lila and her friends raise the money? With a dog wash! They reach 25% of the goal, then 50%, until . . . a sudden shower threatens to make the dog wash a 100% washout! With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award-winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Percentages)

In this math themed story, Albert the mouse and his friend Leo agree to split everything they get at the arcade restaurant, Melty's, equally--which works perfectly until their "prize" turns out to be seven balls.

"In this math-themed Mouse Math title, Albert is given the uniform number zero on his soccer team and is sure it is cursed when he can't score any goals"--

All the animals are trying to get along with one another in this clever and easy-to-read series.

An irresistible bedtime celebration of cute.

Little ones love dogs, and now they can read a Little Golden Book about them!This lighthearted yet informative book brings to life the wonderful world of dogs. Little ones will enjoy the colorful artwork and lively descriptions of all kinds of dogs, from the Great Dane to the tiny Chihuahua. They''ll learn that wolves are the ancestors of the dogs we know and love today. A wide variety of dogs are shown, from working dogs such as golden retrievers, to mixed breeds. Little readers will learn interesting facts about puppies, what dogs need to be healthy, and even how to choose a dog that is right for them.

It's an ice-cool new adventure for everyone's favourite flat hero in this colour-illustrated early reader. Perfect for children learning to read.

George Washington comes alive for preschoolers in this all-American Little Golden Book! Bright, appealing artwork and simple words introduce the youngest readers to our first president with engaging anecdotes, beginning with how young George liked to study and ride his horse. Fun facts at the end-such as that Washington's image can be found on our dollar bill, our postage stamps, and on Mount Rushmore-round out this charming Little Golden Book.And look for: My Little Golden Book About Abraham Lincoln.

A charming school story with full-colour illustrations, starring Jeff Brown's classic character Flat Stanley. Everyone has something exciting to share at Show-and-Tell. Even Miss Plum - she has a sparkly new engagement ring. But when the ring goes missing, only Stanley can save the day!