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Provides an introduction to light, describes some of its properties and offers experiments to do with it. -
Describes the different types of homes that insects construct, including nests, tunnels, mounds, and hives -
Presents an introduction to rocks, discussing how they are formed, where they are found, and how to start a rock collection. -
Describes what it is like to be in the movie industry, discussing film genres, screenwriters, cinematographers, designers, actors, animation, and film awards. -
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. -
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Introduces credit cards and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. -
Introduces banks, including the different types, their function, and why they are important to both investors and the common public. -
Introduces the fundamentals of energy, including its different forms, how it is stored, and how people use it. -
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. -
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. -
Describes the formation, flora and fauna, and geography of the world's mountains, including the Rockies and Mount Everest. -
Describes the formation of islands and the development and variety of plant and animal life on different islands. -
Introduces glaciers, describing their formation, geography, and effects on the surrounding land and people. -
Introduces caves, describing their characteristics, different types, and the animals that live in them. -
Explains what canyons are, how they are formed, and where they can be found around the world. -
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. -
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. -
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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. -
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. -
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! -
Introduces nuclear power and describes its history, how it is transformed to generate electricity, and the future of the alternative energy source -
The mountains are home to some of the worlds most sure-footed animals. Mountain goats can grip the tiniest piece of rock and leap among the jagged peaks with ease. In Mountain Goats/Cabras monteses, learn how these amazing creatures surviveand thriveat the top of the world. This special English-Spanish bilingual edition enables children to work on their second-language skills as they develop strengths in their primary language -
Presents information about baby kangaroos, how they behave, and where they live. -
Journey high into the mountains to meet the worlds largest flying land bird. Soar among the clouds with this graceful bird as it searches for food. In Condors/Cndores, learn how this incredible animal has been brought back from the brink of extinction. This special English-Spanish bilingual edition enables children to work on their second-language skills as they develop strengths in their primary language. -
Amazing mountain animals fill the pages of this exciting bilingual 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. -
Introduces ambulances, the people who work in them, and the work that they do helping sick and injured people. -
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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