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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. -
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. -
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. -
When Henry Ford put an engine on a horse carriage, he had no idea that his simple invention would revolutionize the world. Read about how an everyday part of our lives started with a single, simple concept. -
Nothing can capture attention like the thrill and rush of roller coasters. Your students will learn how the force of gravity makes their favorite roaring rollers move. -
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. -
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. -
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Presents the history of the motorcycle and the many improvements that have occured. -
Discusses nuclear submarines, including their equipment, how they are run, and what they are used for. -
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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. -
Classic / British English Are you brave enough to read four of Poe's famous horror stories? Edgar Allan Poe wrote strange stories about terrible people and evil crimes. Don't read this book late at night! -
Photographs and text depict information about the largest drilling rig, including its location, how it was built, and the way it is kept running. -
Disscusses in simple terms, the Itaipu dam, including where it is located, how it was built, and how it provides electricity. -
Discusses the world's largest soccer stadium, including where it is located and how it was built. -
Presents information on the tallest buildings in the world, including their size and how they were built. -
The world's largest desert is almost the same size as the United States! Student will marvel at the immensity of this desert while learning many other facts about this natural wonder. -
At 33 miles long, the Seikan Railroad Tunnel is the world's longest tunnel. From its beginning to its completion, the story of this Japanese tunnel will fascinate even the most reluctant readers. -
Describes the space shuttle, including lift-off, landing, working in space, and the crew. -
Did you know that the first basketball hoop was made from a peach basket? This book starts with basketball's humble beginnings and travels through its history to how the game is played today. -
The first skaters lived more than 10,000 years ago! Since then, figure skating has become a very exciting and beautiful sport. Students will learn all about the history of the sport in this intriguing book. -
Some of the most famous animals in history have been horses. From George Washingtons trusty Arabian, Magnolia, to the fictional stallion Black Beauty, horses have played an important part in historical events, books, television shows, and movies for many years. Readers will discover important facts about some of the worlds most important and beloved horses. Photographs of the horses and their owners help illustrate these amazing and beautiful animals. -
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. -
Kids will learn all about heat through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
Kids will learn all about plants through these fun and easy-to-follow experiments. -
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. -
Describes the history of olive trees and the structure, cultivation, and use of olives. -
Understanding how the stock market works is essential in todays economy. This book offers readers straightforward explanations of the essentials, including the definition of stocks, how theyre bought and sold, how theyre priced, commissions, splits, and more. -
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Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there's barely room for the family. What to do? Then he comes up with the perfect solution: a traveling library! He buys two donkeys, Alfa and Beto, and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books and reading to the children in faraway villages. Beautiful! -
Describes globalization, including how it works, its positive and negative effects, and its relationship with world immigration. -
Looks at the life and racing career of NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya. -
Introduces nuclear power and describes its history, how it is transformed to generate electricity, and the future of the alternative energy source -
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. -
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! -
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. -
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Amazing mountain animals fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that make their home in high places. Young learners will read about each animals unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the mountains. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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 in the movie industry, discussing film genres, screenwriters, cinematographers, designers, actors, animation, and film awards. -
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 -
Provides an introduction to light, describes some of its properties and offers experiments to do with it. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the ladybug, from the egg to the adult beetle. -
Presents an introduction to the life cycle of a rose from its beginnings as seed to its maturity as a flower, along with information on the role of pollination in the creation of new seeds. -
Powerful and determined, the sea turtle lives a fascinating life. Its life journey begins when its mother travels thousands of miles to lay her eggs on a beach. Then it travels back to the ocean as a hatchling to start a life of its own. Readers will explore all the stages of a sea turtles life and learn how people can help them survive. Vivid photographs show these wonderful reptiles in great detail. -
Learn all about apples, from seed to picking. -
Learn how big oak trees grow from small acorns. -
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and natural environment of the owl. -
Explains the need for and the benefits of laws, including information on history, the U.S. Constitution, and how national laws are made -
Imagine traveling at half the speed of a jet plane without ever leaving the ground! Students will discover the technology that makes such speeds possible, from special tracks and safety precautions to aerodynamically designed trains. What are the limits to the speed of trains? What imposes those limits? Students also will read about the future of passenger train travel, from flying trains to trains that use huge magnets to levitate inches or centimeters off the track. Some trains safely reach speeds of more than 200 mph! -
This book gives students an in-depth look at how large telescopes work. The wonder and awe of space and the scientific instruments we use to study it both come shining through in this fascinating book. Full-color diagrams and illustrations will help students visualize how the technology of telescopes works. Students will learn about the creation of mirrors 26.2 feet wide and telescope teams that work together to create a telescope as powerful as if it had a mirror the size of Earth! -
Describes the design, construction, and operation of famous skyscrapers. -
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! -
Presents information, in a question and answer format, about the customs, habits, and habitats of people from different countries around the world with emphasis on what makes their cultures unique. -
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There are many different types of diamonds in the world. They come in a range of colors and can be cut into all kinds of shapes. This book shows readers that the way these different kinds of diamonds are created really isn't that different at all. Interesting facts and detailed photographs explain where these gems come from, how they're made into jewelry, and what makes them so valuable. -
Emeralds are the most expensive gems in the world, but it takes a lot of time and effort for them to get that way. Readers will discover many interesting facts about this beautiful May birthstone that takes millions of years to form. Vibrant photographs capture emeralds at all stages, from the mines to beautiful pieces of jewelry. -
Tacos, enchiladas, tortillas, and even huevos rancheros are not unusual items in many American restaurants. Mexican food is loved all over the world, but Mexicos kitchens hold much more than these dishes. Some surprising ingredients and fascinating cultural facts are in store for readers and fledgling chefs. Mexicans use prickly pear cactus, plantains, and even chocolate in their meals. A salsa recipe at the end of the book gives young cooks a chance to create their own fiesta! -
Gymnasts are among the strongest athletes in the world. They leap, tumble, flip, and fly through the air with finesse. Readers interested in gymnastics will discover what it takes to become a gymnast, as well as the different gymnastic events they can participate in. Photographs of gymnasts and gymnastic apparatuses show readers what its like to join the team. -
What does it mean to be a good citizen? It means being helpful and following the rules. Readers discover that they can do their part to make their communities better one small action at a time. Colorful photographs show kids being the best citizens they can be at school, at home, and with their friends. -
Being responsible means you can be trusted to do important things without being told. Sometimes, it might seem hard to be responsible or to discern the right path independently. This motivating guidebook explains just how easy being responsible can be at home, school, and around the neighborhood. -
Describes headaches and migraines, including the difference between headaches and migraines, what causes migraines to occur, and how to prevent them from reoccurring. -
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of the honeybee
