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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! -
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. -
Because of the biological similarities between many animals and humans, scientists can learn about diseases, and find out how humans might react to medicines, cosmetics, chemicals, and other products by testing them on animals first. According to the Humane Society of the United States, more than twenty-five million animals are used in research, testing, and education each year. Readers learn about the various philosophies on animal testing, what tests are used, and how they are performed. The book presents the pros and cons of animal testing and some of the alternative methods to animal testing that scientists are developing today. -
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. -
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. -
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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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Presents an introduction to rivers and streams, including the effects they have had on human settlements and trade, and the physical geography of the earth; also examines the major rivers in the world, including the Nile, Amazon, and Ganges. -
Discusses supersonic jets, including how they are built, different types, and what they are used for. -
Photographs and text depict information about the largest drilling rig, including its location, how it was built, and the way it is kept running.
