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14 Fun Facts About Yellowstone: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2012-01-22

Total Pages: 52

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Yellowstone National Park is full of hot springs, geysers and grizzly bears. It also has stone forests, glass cliffs, a glacial lake and colorful canyons created by rivers and waterfalls. All of this is fuelled by a supervolcano that could erupt, killing millions of people and devastating the world’s climate for years. So how much do you know about this fantastic place? Can you answer these questions? How did Yellowstone get its name? How many earthquakes does Yellowstone have every year? What percent of the world’s hydrothermal features does Yellowstone have? How was Yellowstone Lake formed? How big is the Yellowstone caldera? Find out more about Yellowstone, the world’s first National Park, and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. 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 the River Thames: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 53

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The River Thames has a colorful history. It was a river highway long before railways and roads were built. It has brought flood, disease and death to thousands of Londoners. Today it contains over 80 islands, 200 bridges, 20 tunnels, 45 locks, six public ferries and one ford. Yet it still reminds us of its history with an average of one body a week being found in its waters. How much do you know about the River Thames? Can you answer these questions: The Thames was once a tributary of what European river? What was the world’s first underwater tunnel? Is the Thames deeper or shallower than it was 300 years ago? What sea animals live in the Thames River? What is the Thames Barrier? 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 Yellowstone

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 28

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Yellowstone National Park is full of hot springs, geysers and grizzly bears. It also has stone forests, glass cliffs, a glacial lake and colorful canyons created by rivers and waterfalls. All of this is fuelled by a supervolcano that could erupt, killing millions of people and devastating the world’s climate for years. So how much do you know about this fantastic place? Can you answer these questions? How did Yellowstone get its name? How many earthquakes does Yellowstone have every year? What percent of the world’s hydrothermal features does Yellowstone have? How was Yellowstone Lake formed? How big is the Yellowstone caldera? Find out more about Yellowstone, the world’s first National Park, 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 the Danube: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 56

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The Danube is a romantic river. It begins in the Black Forest of Germany, slashes gorges through the mountains and meanders along broad plains. Many castles and palaces have been built along its banks. Many cities have been built, destroyed and rebuilt. A truly international river, it is a source of travel and trade for many European countries. Its basin collects water from many more before emptying into one of the largest deltas and national parks in the world. How much do you know about this European river? Do you know: How many countries does the Danube River run through? Which mountain range grew around the Danube River? How often does the Danube River freeze? The oldest castle in the world sits along the Danube. Which castle is it? What are Danube Pebbles? 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 Noses: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 58

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Noses are wonderful things. They help us breathe. They are lined with mucous and hairs called cilia, which trap germs and tiny particles that can make us sick. They generate quarts (litres) of snot. They let us smell flowers and freshly baked foods. They also warn us of dangers from fires, rotten food or last week’s gym bag. Let’s see how much you know about noses. Can you answer these questions? How much snot does your nose make each day? How fast is a sneeze? What does a runny nose mean? Who can smell better, women or men? How many different smells can your nose detect? Find out more about your nose 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.

101 Fun Facts About the World's Rivers

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 198

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How much of America’s rainfall ends up in the Mississippi River? Which mountain range grew around the Danube River? Are there more kinds of fish in the Amazon or in the ocean? The Thames was once a tributary of what European river? What is the “Ghost City” of the Yangtze? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this group of seven 15-Minute Books. Rivers can have many fascinating facts. Surprise your friends, and even your parents with these fun facts. This compilation includes the following 15-minute books: 14 Fun Facts About the Amazon 14 Fun Facts About the Nile 14 Fun Facts About the Danube 14 Fun Facts About the Yangtze River 14 Fun Facts About the Mississippi River 14 Fun Facts About the River Thames 14 Fun Facts About Australia's Murray River Reading Level: 6.9 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. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About the Strange Moon Titan: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 59

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Titan was the first moon of Saturn to be discovered. It took another six years to find the next moon. Since then, 53 definite moons have been found around Saturn. Another nine moons are considered provisional. More study is needed to confirm that they are proper orbiting moons. Titan is covered in thick clouds and has a surface temperature of -178oC (-289oF). Beneath the atmosphere is a moon of rivers, lakes and oceans in a land of hydrocarbon sand dunes. Scientists believe Titan is a lot like Earth was millions of years ago. It may hold the answer to how life evolved on our planet. How much do you know about Titan? Do you know: What shape is Titan? What is beneath Titan's crust? Does Titan have seasons? Do Titan's lakes have waves? 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. Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core 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 Asteroids: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 52

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Circling the heavens is a belt of rock and dust. Lying between Mars and Jupiter and orbiting our sun, The Main Asteroid Belt was once thought to be the remnants of an exploded planet or the beginnings of a planet that never formed. How much do you know about asteroids? Can you answer these questions: Where is The Main Asteroid Belt? How many asteroids are there in The Main Asteroid Belt? What was the first asteroid discovered? How much mass does The Main Asteroid Belt have? How fast do asteroids travel? 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 Lightning

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2017-07-10

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13:

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Lightning has terrified people for thousands of years with huge dark storm clouds, rumbling and lighting up. There were flashes of light striking the ground, causing fire and destruction with a roar loud enough to think the heavens were exploding. Today, we know a thunderstorm does not mean the world is about to end. Even so, it is a powerful event of nature. Find out more in this short book. RL:6

14 Fun Facts About Noses

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published:

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13:

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Noses are wonderful things. They help us breathe. They are lined with mucous and hairs called cilia, which trap germs and tiny particles that can make us sick. They generate quarts (litres) of snot. They let us smell flowers and freshly baked foods. They also warn us of dangers from fires, rotten food or last week’s gym bag. Let’s see how much you know about noses. Can you answer these questions? How much snot does your nose make each day? How fast is a sneeze? What does a runny nose mean? Who can smell better, women or men? How many different smells can your nose detect? Find out more about your nose 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.