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Frank William Epperson is a curious boy who wants to be an inventor
when he grows up. Since inventing begins with experimenting, Frank
spends a lot of time in his ?laboratory? (i.e. his back porch)
trying out his ideas, such as building a double-handled handcar
that whizzes past the single-handled cars in his neighborhood. What
Frank loves most, though, is experimenting with liquids. When he
invents his own yummy flavored soda water drink, his friends love
it! And this gets him to thinking: ?I wonder what this drink would
taste like frozen Though he doesn't yet realize it, his curiosity
will lead to his best invention ever: the Popsicle! In this
innovative picture book, Anne Renaud tells a lively story inspired
by a real person and true events. Budding scientists will be
inspired to emulate the way Frank follows his curiosity, works hard
and never gives up --- a growth mindset in action. Interwoven
within the story are full-page illustrated instructions for four
science experiments that Frank performs, so readers can try them at
home or school. Thoroughly researched back matter provides
additional historical notes, photos and a bibliography. This
readable book covers social studies topics including early
twentieth-century history and inventions and inventors, as well as
science topics, such as simple chemistry experiments and an
overview of the skills and strategies of scientific inquiry.
A unique solution is found when a little girl dreams of getting a
pet. Gwendolyn longs for a pet. What kind? Any kind! How many legs?
Two, four, ten--she's not picky! But her parents have other ideas,
and instead they give her . . . a box of dirt. "It smells of
swamp," Gwendolyn says--but her parents say it smells of
possibilities. And once Gwendolyn gets savvy about seeds and soil,
sun and shade, she finds they are right. The dirt starts performing
some amazing tricks, and soon she has a whole pet garden of her
very own--it might not have "any legs at all, but it was alive, and
Gwendolyn could talk to it, care for it, and watch it grow."
Dynamic illustrations full of funny details show the love Gwendolyn
puts into caring for her "pet," and her enthusiasm and pride are
sure to inspire gardeners and aspiring gardeners alike.
Anna Swan was born at Millbrook Colchester Co., NS on August 6,
1846. When Anna was three years old the family moved to Central New
Annan. At 17 years of age she was 7-feet- 11 1/2 inches tall and
weighed 413 lbs, and attracted the interest of showman Phineas T.
Barnum. She was billed as "The tallest girl in the world" at his
American Museum on Broadway, and she later travelled throughout
America and Europe where she was received by Queen Victoria. She
married Martin Van Buren Bates in 1871 and died in Seville Ohio, in
1888. Hailed as the pride of Nova Scotia, Anna continues to be
acclaimed as a woman who, despite her unusual and challenging
physical attributes, rose above adversity to lead a life of love,
happiness and great accomplishments.
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