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Describes the eight phases of the moon, from new moon to waning crescent; the moon's size; the length of its days; its rotation, gravity, surface, and temperature; and eclipses. -
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This book will give students an understanding of the history of flight right up to the technology and scientific discoveries that allow us to fly planes as large as todays super jumbo jets. How are airplanes designed so they can operate safely? What is the future of flight? All of these questions and more will be answered as students take a look at super jumbo jets, inside and out! -
Discusses supersonic jets, including how they are built, different types, and what they are used for. -
Photographs and text reveal information about the longest bridge in the world, including its location, how it was built, and the safety issues involved in its upkeep. -
Presents instructions for creating several styles of handbags, carrying cases, and wallets from common craft materials. -
Presents instructions for creating several styles of footwear from common craft materials, including sandals, flip-flops, clogs, boots, slippers, and moccasins. -
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In this book, readers will learn about the history of helicopters in the U.S. military, discover what different kinds are being used, and what these thrilling military helicopters are capable of. Full-color photographs place the reader side by side with the military's most amazing helicopters! -
In this book, readers will learn about the history of planes in the U.S. military, discover what different kinds are being used, and what these thrilling military planes are capable of. Full-color photographs place the reader side by side with the military's most amazing planes! -
Introduces tanks, including their different parts, how to operate a tank, and why they are important in military offenses. -
Our planet, Earth, has only one moon, but some of the other planets in our solar system have more. Young learners explore the fascinating features of these other moons. -
Presents the history of the motorcycle and the many improvements that have occured. -
Discover the animals of the American mountains! Readers will learn about mammals, birds, reptiles and much more in this fun book that explores animal life in the U.S. mountain habitat. -
In this book, readers will learn about the history of ships in the U.S. Navy, discover what different kinds are being used, and what these thrilling Navy ships are capable of. Full-color photographs place the reader side by side with the Navy's most amazing ships! -
Introduces the United States Navy's most powerful weapon, discussing the parts, uses, and capabilities of the Navy's submarines. -
Discusses nuclear submarines, including their equipment, how they are run, and what they are used for. -
Describes the history of olive trees and the structure, cultivation, and use of olives. -
Describes what it is like to be a baseball player, discussing spring training, pitching, hitting home runs, the World Series, meeting fans, doing charity work, endorsing products, and managing a team. -
Describes what it is like to be a race car driver, discussing different types of races, pit stops, race car safety, meeting fans, doing charity work, and the Daytona 500. -
Describes what it is like to be in the movie industry, discussing film genres, screenwriters, cinematographers, designers, actors, animation, and film awards. -
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Presents an introduction to rocks, discussing how they are formed, where they are found, and how to start a rock collection. -
Describes the different types of homes that insects construct, including nests, tunnels, mounds, and hives -
Presents an introduction to the islands of the world, discussing their different types, climates, wildlife, and inhabitants, and the natural and man-made threats which can endanger their existence. -
Provides an introduction to light, describes some of its properties and offers experiments to do with it. -
Introduces musical instruments, discusses the role of music in cultures and religions around the world, and provides instructions for making eight different instruments out of easily available materials. -
Introduces the history of puppets and provides instructions for making eight different types of puppets out of easily available materials. -
Explains what canyons are, how they are formed, and where they can be found around the world. -
Introduces caves, describing their characteristics, different types, and the animals that live in them. -
Introduces glaciers, describing their formation, geography, and effects on the surrounding land and people. -
Describes the formation of islands and the development and variety of plant and animal life on different islands. -
Describes the formation, flora and fauna, and geography of the world's mountains, including the Rockies and Mount Everest. -
Discover Earth's amazing peninsulas in this fun and informative book. Readers will learn about the formation of peninsulas, learn about different kinds, and explore some of the world's most famous peninsulas. Stunning photography captures the natural beauty and life on this landform. -
Introduces some of the animals that live in American temperate forests and tropical rain forests, including such creatures as the black bear, great horned owl, garter snake, Hawaiian honeycreeper, and coqui frog. -
Introduces the fundamentals of energy, including its different forms, how it is stored, and how people use it. -
Greenland is more than 84, square miles. The worlds largest island also has many other extraordinary qualities that make learning about this island fun and exciting. The unique way of life in Greenland as well as the variety of animals on the island will fascinate young readers. -
Introduces banks, including the different types, their function, and why they are important to both investors and the common public. -
Introduces credit cards and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. -
This is a well-organized look as coastal regions: what shapes them, some environmental threats, and their usefulness in industry and tourism. Several beautiful and interesting coastlines are highlighted, including Cancun and the Great Barrier Reef. Readers will learn about each coastline's location, population, local industries, and environmental threats. -
Some of the most important contributors to the food chain are those creatures that help break things down: decomposers. If not for these birds, bugs, and worms organic matter couldn't be recycled back into nature. Readers will discover the different kinds of decomposers, how they do their job, and why it is so important. This fascinating book includes graphic organizers and annotated illustrations to better explain the food chain. -
Kids will learn all about desert plants, creatures, and much more in this fact-filled book about deserts. -
Doctors Without Borders provides medical attention to those in need. This remarkable organization has even won a Nobel Peace Prize for its services. Students will be inspired as they read about the good deeds of this organization. -
Kids will learn all about electricity and magnetism through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about forces through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about heat through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about light and sound through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about plants through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about solids, liquids and gases through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Aircraft carriers are truly the fortresses of the sea! Students will get an inside-out view of these incredible floating cities, from how they are constructed to how they function as important parts of a country's defense. Students also will learn about the various aircraft that are on board and the crew that keeps aircraft carriers in ship shape! -
Your readers will get a close look at planes such as the Airbus A380, which is the world's largest airliner, and the Lockheed Martin F-35B, which is a short take-off and vertical landing combat aircraft. Readers learn about the engine and design that make flight possible for each aircraft. -
In 1878 in Denison, Texas, a man named John Martin looked up into the sky and saw something he could not explain. Americans have been hooked on the possibility of beings from space visiting Earth ever since. A sense of wonder, and reality, are brought to some popular legends of alien encounters and sightings in this volume. The final chapter explores how these legends have become even more popular thanks to movies, television, and literature. -
This fascinating book explores the history and work of astronauts, the rigors of astronaut training, and what it is like to live and work in space. Brief bios on our most famous astronauts are also included. -
This colorful book explores the history and function of satellites and how they have helped scientists explore outerspace. Readers will also learn that we rely on satellites for communications, mapping, and many other things. -
Your curious readers will learn that going into space is no small endeavor. This book explains the history and function of space missions and how they have expanded our knowledge of the universe. -
Bundle up for a fact-finding mission to the Arctic. Readers will learn about Arctic plants and animals, and how they depend on each other for survival in the coldest ecosystem on Earth. -
Venezuela's Angel Falls is 16 times higher than Niagara Falls! Angel Falls will capture young readers' attention with its unique history and dizzying heights. -
Imagine being in a place where the temperature can drop to -125 degrees Fahrenheit! That's how cold it can get on the world's biggest glacier. Students will be transported to the icy chill of Antarctica in this cool book. -
The largest continent in the world also has the largest variety of people, land, and animals of any continent on Earth. Students will be delighted with the beautiful images as they read about this bountiful continent. -
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The detailed illustrations and photographs in this fascinating book take us into the complicated, hectic world of the beehive, where we observe the rigidly structured "class system" of the honeybee, with its worker bees, drones, and queen. The complex body and internal systems of the bee are examined, as the history, honey production, construction of the honeycomb, reproduction, and colony building are discussed. -
Did you know that riders had to use stepstools to get onto the first bikes? Bicycles were once regarded as a nuisance to horses. Read about how they've become a significant part of our lives. -
Humans have used boats for hundreds of years. See how boats have changed into the mighty ocean-going vessels we use today. -
¿Qué pasaría si algún día necesitáramos abandonar la Tierra y encontrar otro lugar para vivir? Este libro analiza las opciones, cómo podríamos llegar a ese punto y cómo todos podemos ayudar a asegurarnos de que la Tierra siga siendo nuestro hogar. -
El Mauna Loa de Hawai es el volcán activo más grande del mundo. La furia y la belleza de este volcán fascinarán a los lectores reacios. ¡Los estudiantes explotarán sobre este libro! -
¿Sabías que hasta 5,000 personas trabajan en un portaaviones? Los lectores reacios quedarán fascinados con estas increíbles ciudades flotantes. -
¡El desierto más grande del mundo es casi del mismo tamaño que los Estados Unidos! El estudiante se maravillará de la inmensidad de este desierto mientras aprende muchos otros hechos sobre esta maravilla natural. -
Los submarinos nucleares son el arma militar perfecta. Son tan silenciosos como de alta potencia. Sus lectores reacios se sumergirán directamente en este libro lleno de hechos. -
Groenlandia tiene más de 840,000 millas cuadradas. La isla más grande del mundo también tiene muchas otras cualidades extraordinarias que hacen que aprender sobre esta isla sea divertido y emocionante. La forma de vida única en Groenlandia, así como la variedad de animales en la isla fascinarán a los jóvenes lectores. -
¡Imagínese estar en un lugar donde la temperatura puede bajar a -125 grados Fahrenheit! Así de frío puede llegar al glaciar más grande del mundo. Los estudiantes serán transportados al frío helado de la Antártida en este libro genial. -
El continente más grande del mundo también tiene la mayor variedad de personas, tierra y animales de cualquier continente en la Tierra. Los estudiantes estarán encantados con las bellas imágenes mientras leen sobre este continente abundante. -
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Los aviones supersónicos vuelan a más de 1,000 millas por hora. Los utilizan tanto los militares como las aerolíneas comerciales. Este libro está lleno de información sobre todo tipo de aviones supersónicos. -
Presenta la historia de la bicicleta y las muchas mejoras que se han producido a medida que se desarrolló -
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Discute el calentamiento global, su efecto sobre los casquetes polares de la Antártida y el efecto que su fusión tiene sobre el nivel del mar, a través de una historia ficticia en formato de novela gráfica sobre una expedición científica a la Antártida. -
¡El Salto Ángel de Venezuela es 16 veces más alto que el Salto Niagra! Cataratas Angel captará la atención de los lectores jóvenes con su historia única y alturas vertiginosas. -
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En este libro, los estudiantes escuchan mientras los científicos, agencias gubernamentales y grupos de trabajo ambientales debaten y discuten el futuro de los combustibles fósiles. Los lectores descubrirán que los suministros de combustibles fósiles son limitados, las formas de conservar esta importante fuente de energía y cuáles son algunas de las fuentes de energía alternativas y más limpias. -
¿Puedes patinar sobre hielo y escalar rocas en medio del océano? Puedes hacerlo si estás en un crucero. Los cruceros lo tienen todo. Sus lectores navegarán por este libro mientras leen todos los hechos sobre la vida a bordo de un gran barco. -
Los derrames de petróleo tienen un grave impacto en el medio ambiente, matando innumerables especies silvestres, destruyendo hábitats importantes y contaminando nuestras aguas. Los lectores siguen a un grupo de voluntarios mientras aprenden sobre lo que los derrames de petróleo le hacen a nuestro medio ambiente, qué medidas se pueden tomar para limpiar después de los derrames de petróleo y las formas de evitar que ocurran futuros derrames. -
Introduces police cars and other police vehicles, some of the gear that they carry, and the work that they do. -
Introduces Presidents' Day and the two presidents it chiefly honors, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and describes monuments to the presidents. -
Introduces the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks, the woman often referred to as "the mother of the civil rights movement." -
Family, friends, and food make Thanksgiving many Americans favorite holiday. This caption book uses accessible bilingual text to explain the holidays beginnings as a Pilgrim feast as well as to present some of todays popular traditions. Colorful photographs encourage readers to learn about the meaning of Thanksgiving and to share some of their favorite parts of the holiday. -
Tomatoes have long been a staple of Latin American cuisine. This fascinating book traces the history of the tomato, from its domestication in pre-Columbian Latin America through the present day. The book also discusses how tomatoes are grown, how they are cooked throughout Latin America, and how they have spread around the world. -
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, eating habits, and life cycle of different types of wild cats. -
Jaguars are the largest wild cats of Latin America. Jaguars have been an important cultural symbol dating back to the Mayans and the Aztecs. They continue to be a symbol of Mexico today. Learn about where these big cats live, what they eat, and how they hunt. Also find out about some of the other wild cats in Latin America, including the ocelot and the puma -
This cool new book will introduce readers to the thrilling career of international soccer star Juan Pablo Ángel. Exciting photographs put the reader right in the middle of the action! -
Introduces the life and career of Brazilian soccer star Ricard Izecson dos Santos Leite, known as Kakâa, who has been called "the total footballer" because of his varied skills, and who was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2007. -
Presents information about baby kangaroos, how they behave, and where they live. -
Presents information about kittens, how they behave, and where they live. -
Americas workers are the focus of Labor Day, as this patriotic holiday honors the struggles people faced in the pursuit of fair wages and safe working conditions. Photographs show historical context as well as contemporary celebrations of the holiday. Accessible bilingual English and Spanish text explains the history and traditions associated with this end-of-summer holiday.
