William Rice

Earth is a planet, moving around the sun. But Earth is not the only planet in our solar system! It is one of eight planets, many moons, and other objects that orbit our sun. The planets have much in common, but they have many differences, too. In this book, learn all about these exciting planets.

Discover the powerful forces behind one of nature's most dramatic weather events in Los huracanes. Written in Spanish for students ages 7 to 13 (grades 3-5), this engaging nonfiction book explores how hurricanes form, how they are measured, and how communities prepare for them. Vivid images, clear informational text, and real-world examples help readers understand key Earth and physical science concepts. Ideal for classroom use or at-home learning support, this book builds academic vocabulary and reading comprehension while fostering awareness about extreme weather. Spanish nonfiction reader about hurricanes for students in grades 3-5 Explains how hurricanes form, move, and impact land and people Supports science and literacy instruction for Spanish-speaking readers Features vibrant images, captions, diagrams, and a glossary of key terms Perfect for science units, independent reading, or bilingual classrooms

As far as dangerous weather goes, tornadoes may be the most fierce and powerful of storms. Readers will learn how and where tornadoes hit, and how people protect themselves from life-threatening winds. While most people run away from tornadoes, storm chasers actually run after these swirling masses! With this Spanish-translated book, readers will be highly engaged from cover to cover as they learn the science behind these storms.

Images of an erupting volcano can be mesmerizing. Readers may be surprised to learn that volcanoes erupt every day. Some erupt constantly, while others lie dormant for years or even centuries. Through engaging text and brilliant photos in this Spanish title, readers learn what happens beneath the Earth to cause a volcanic eruption and the different structures beneath the Earth that cause new land to form.

Floods and blizzards may be very different, but they do have some things in common. In this Spanish book, readers will discover they have one vital ingredient in common: water. Readers will learn the powerful forces of water as it pertains to floods and blizzards. They also discover that although these two forces of nature can cause difficulties for people, they are nature's way of cleaning up and re-nourishing the land.

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

This book is written with the business owner in mind. Each of the recipes in the book supports a business objective, and is designed to increase the success of your Magento storefront. Magento beginners will find the recipes easy to follow. They are written in plain language. When special jargon is needed, it is clearly explained. The techniques are illustrated with many screenshots, showing you exactly what you must do. An example storefront is used throughout the book, so you can see exactly what effect each technique will have on your storefront. Most of these techniques stand alone, so you can jump into the book at any time and implement the techniques that are best for your storefront at this time. If you are a Magento store owner or store designer who wants to boost sales, then this book is for you

This book contains clear guidance for all who want to put together effective online courses that motivate students and encourage dynamic learning. There are clear, step-by-step instructions with helpful screenshots and diagrams to guide you along the way. If you want to unleash your teaching talents and develop exciting, dynamic courses that really get students moving forward, then this book is for you. Experienced Moodlers who want to upgrade to Moodle 1.9 will find powerful insights into developing more successful and educational courses.

Fires is an engaging nonfiction reader designed for early elementary students that explores the science and impact of fires in an age-appropriate way. Young readers will learn what causes fires, how they can spread, and the ways firefighters and emergency workers respond. The book uses clear, simple text and vivid photographs to explain the role of fire in both natural and human-made settings, encouraging safety awareness and curiosity. Introduces fire safety and basic science concepts to early readers. Explains fire causes and prevention in accessible language. Highlights real-life heroes like firefighters and rescue teams. Supports reading comprehension with visual cues and repetitive sentence structure. Ideal for classroom science units, safety lessons, or take-home reading.

Hurricanes is an English nonfiction reader written for students in grades 3-5, ages 7-13. This high-interest text explains how hurricanes form, their structure, measurement scales, effects on land, and safety precautions. With clear language, diagrams, and vivid illustrations, it helps young learners grasp complex meteorological concepts in an accessible way. Teachers and parents can use this book as part of science units, weather lessons, or summer reading to deepen students' understanding of extreme weather phenomena. Describes hurricane formation, anatomy, and classification systems Explores impacts of wind, storm surge, and flooding on communities Shows how meteorologists track and predict hurricane paths Reinforces science vocabulary and critical-thinking through diagrams Ideal for use in science centers, guided reading, classroom units, and at-home support

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

Floods and blizzards may be very different, but they do have some things in common. In this book, readers will discover they have one vital ingredient in common: water. Readers will learn the powerful forces of water as it pertains to floods and blizzards. They also discover that although these two forces of nature can cause difficulties for people, they are nature's way of cleaning up and re-nourishing the land.

Mohammed Karaji, Edmond Halley, Henry Darcy, and Pelageia Polubarinova-Kochina are some of the most important water scientists highlighted in this nonfiction book. Readers will love the vivid images, easy-to-read text, helpful charts and graphs, and accessible glossary and index. Featuring a captivating hands-on lab activity, this book will leave readers eager and excited to learn more!

People have been studying the Earth for thousands of years! This fascinating book will introduce readers to those who made big discoveries in geology. Through vibrant photos and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about such early geologists as James Hutton, William Smith, Alfred Wegener, Florence Bascom, and Friederich Mohs. The helpful charts and graphs work in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers the tools they need to better understand the content. An engaging hands-on lab activity is featured to encourage readers to explore the world of geology!

What is the difference between a rock and a mineral? Readers will learn the answer to that and much more in this fascinating informational text! Igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, geologists, and gemstones are some of the topics that are introduced through clear, stunning photos, interesting charts and graphs, supportive text, and an accessible glossary and index. An intriguing and captivating hands-on lab activity is featured to encourage readers to learn more about geology!

This book is concise and pithy, focusing on action rather than theory. While many books explore the subject of adult learning, User Training for Busy Programmers shows the reader how to apply a proven method in a systematic way enabling busy programmers to produce excellent results without adding too much to their workload. William's approach is to start in the middle and work your way outward. He based this approach on an article he wrote about how to develop user documentation. "I wrote this when I realized that my method for creating user documentation and training under tight deadlines was nothing like what I learned in school. I really expected heavy criticism from other writers and trainers when I published this article, but apparently my heresy was well-received. It's one of the most-linked-to and highest-rated articles on my website. By the time I saw the need for a book that enables non-trainers to develop software training courses, I had thoroughly developed the middle-out approach." Do you need to write a successful software training course? Are you unsure of how to start? Would you like a step-by-step project plan to guide you in the development of your software class? This book gets right to the point with clear, concise directions for developing an end-user software course.