Christine Taylor-Butler

Discover the origins of European exploration of the Americas. A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. This book describes the origins of European...

Presents experiments and activities that demonstrate the concepts and scientific principles of magnetism.

Describes experiments that can be performed using solar energy in order to learn about its properties, including how different colors absorb sunlight, if it cleans dirty water, and whether it can cook food.

Create exploding toilet volcanoes, oozing sink slime, and bubbling bathtub cauldrons...all in the name of science! Each step-by-step experiment uses household and other easy-to-find materials so the young scientist's lab can be equipped quickly, inexpensively, and-for those who might worry-safely. Bathroom Science highlights the materials, the method, and the scientific "why" behind every experiment. Best of all, Bathroom Science makes science as...

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the properties of magnetism.

An introduction to the digestive system. This book introduces readers (Grades 3-5) to the digestive system, including the digestive process, the organs involved in digestion, and common problems and diseases associated with the digestive system. Taylor-Butler studied both engineering and art & design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

"Filled with information that young readers will love to learn. From where tiger habitats are found to what it's like to be a tiger to why tigers are endangered and who has been working hard to save them"-- Provided by publisher.