John Sutter

Our solar system is made up of the millions of objects in the sky above us, including the Sun, moon, stars, and planets. This book examines the four planets closest to the Sun, known as the rocky planets. All four planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are described with information about their atmosphere, landscape, orbits, and Fun Facts that give additional information about each of these rocky planets! This book will allow students to use observations of the Sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This Spanish-translated book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this Spanish-translated book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

Every year, North Americans fly the American flag on June 14th. This show of patriotism isn't in anticipation of Independence Day; it's a different holiday entirely. Flag Day is a celebration of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag. The book helps beginning readers learn about the American flag, how we take care of it, and how we honor it as a national symbol.

"While preparing for Christmas in Puerto Rico, seven-year-old Esmeralda asks the Three Magi for a baby doll like her cousin's, but when they bring something else instead she gains a deeper understanding of the meaning of the holiday."