The crustacean subphylum can be broken down into decapods, amphipods, copepods, and other types. This title offers readers from grades one through four comparisons between the needs and roles of diffe
A V-shaped flock of geese flying overhead on a fall or winter’s day is a familiar sight to most of us. But, as this vibrant volume shows, there are numerous other animals that also migrate for various
Young readers are fascinated by how the things around them are constructed. This volume will answer many of the questions they have, by first addressing the job of civil engineers and then explaining
Pairing the extreme risk taker with some of nature’s most remarkable—and challenging—formations, the sports of rock and ice climbing demand much of those who dare to attempt them. But for those with t
The wild, plundering lives of the Vikings have been fodder for stories and myths for centuries. The terror and destruction they allegedly caused has filled books, movie screens and more. But there is
Even as the national bird of the United States, the bald eagle has not always been universally beloved. Hunting, poisoning by DDT, and other human activity reduced bald eagle numbers from many thousan
Presents the life and accomplishments of the basketball player, from his childhood and early career to his performance with the Golden State Warriors and his philanthropic works.
Describes the events surrounding the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, and looks at how it provides structure for the nation's government.
This book illustrates the uses of the communicative, associative, and distributive properties of Math through the context of climbing Mount Everest. Supplying interesting and relevant information, thi
A series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; histor
