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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. -
Beautifully illustrated picture books give you a look at our world from a small child's point of view. -
What is your carbon footprint? Readers can find out inside this book. Energy comes from many different sources, but some of them are quickly depleting. Readers explore the different ways to replace fossil fuels, such as solar energy and hydropower. They even discover small steps they can take to make themselves more energy efficient, such as walking or riding a bike to school. -
Describes globalization, including how it works, its positive and negative effects, and its relationship with world immigration. -
Discusses the extent and effects of human trafficking, the term that is used today for modern-day slavery, which takes place in almost every country in the world. -
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 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 -
Describes the different climates around the world, from tropical to cyclonic and polar, discusses how they affect the environment, and explains the potential dangers of climate change. -
Introduces islamic innovations ranging from the astrolabe to the scientific method. -
Today there are more than 1.1 billion Muslims in the world. Even in the wake of this enormous growth, many of the practices established by Muhammad remain intact today. By adhering to the Qur’an, Muslims observe a rich cultural tradition that bridges the past, present, and future worlds in a community of the faithful. -
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. -
Looks at the life and racing career of NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya. -
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! -
Provides an introduction to light, describes some of its properties and offers experiments to do with it. -
Describes the key aspects of magnetism, discussing magnetic fields, electromagnetism, and common uses of magnets. -
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.
