Deborah Heiligman
Author
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Heiligman draws on the letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime to weave a tale of two lives intertwined as Theo supported Vincent's struggles to find his path in life.
4) Honeybees
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
After a caterpillar comes to school in a jar, the children are captivated as it eats, grows, and eventually becomes a beautiful Painted Lady butterfly. This title features colorful illustrations from veteran illustrator Bari Weissman and lively text from National Book Award finalist and Michael L. Printz Honor winner Deborah Heiligman.
Now rebranded with a new cover look, this NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book includes web research prompts...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
37 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Growing up in Hungary during WWI, Erdos tried school but chafed at the rules and convinced his mother that he should study at home. He was fascinated by numbers from an early age, and by the time he was 20, he was known as The Magician from Budapest. Unable to do common tasks such as cooking, laundry, or driving, he spent his adult life flying around the world, staying with other mathematicians, and working collaboratively on challenging math problems....
7) Babies
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
30 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how babies look and act and how they change as they grow.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Lexile measure
790L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the customs related to the Christian holiday of Easter. The joyous celebration of Easter is seen through a global perspective in this National Geographic volume featuring over 25 vibrant photographs. Witness the holiest day on the Christian calendar as it is celebrated throughout the world: from the famous Easter Egg Roll at the White House to the traditional bonfires throughout Europe, to colorful customs, to the universally popular...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2007]
Lexile measure
870L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
The most celebrated holiday in the Jewish year, Passover commemorates the Exodus of Hebrew slaves from Egypt to freedom over 3,500 years ago. This colorful book explores the many forms that this weeklong celebration takes worldwide. Deborah Heiligman's rich text details the long lavish meals called seders, at which Exodus is recalled in ritual, prayer, song, and story. The historical significance of the food at these Passover feasts is also explained,...
Publisher
Deerfield Public Library
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 memory kit (3 books, 1 puzzles, 1 game, 3 stuffed animals) : plastic, paper, and fabric ; in hanging bag
Language
English
Description
Memory Kits are designed to be used by caregivers, family, and friends who are visiting with people experiencing memory loss. The materials in these kits are specifically selected to spark memories, create conversation and provide positive interactions for families and care partners.
11) Fall memory kit
Publisher
Deerfield Public Library
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 memory kit (2 books, Meternal Fall conversation cards, Autumn puzzle, Musical bingo game, stuffed turkey, fall decor) : plastic, paper, and fabric ; in hanging bag
Language
English
Description
Memory Kits are designed to be used by caregivers, family, and friends who are visiting with people experiencing memory loss. The materials in these kits are specifically selected to spark memories, create conversation and provide positive interactions for families and care partners.