Washoe County Library System

"When Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned gets a little carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it's up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what's the best plan for getting him down?"--

Provides answers to such questions about the weather as "What is the atmosphere?", "How does water get into the clouds?", "What makes lightning happen?", and "What is the water cycle?"

"Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting insects. Guess What: Quick and Quiet: Dragonfly provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the insect mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the insect lives....

A father and daughter explore their neighborhood, talking and asking questions as they go.