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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 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.
