Iguanodon was a speedy dinosaur that could get moving on either two or four legs. The second dinosaur ever discovered in fossils, Iguanodon lived on every continent on the planet, except Antarctica. C
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Want to go to space? Before launch, you've got some work to do! Find out what scuba diving, medical skills, and survival training all have to do with being an astronaut. Then it's 3-2-1 lift off!
Boom! Crack! The mighty Diplodocus thundered through the Jurassic Period. With its massive size and built in whip for a tail, predators stayed clear. Fun facts, charts, sidebars, and engaging images h
The quick and ferocious Velociraptors pounce on their unsuspecting prey. Although this dinosaur may not have looked like the modern birds you see today, they were the original birds of prey. Explore a
Crash! The huge, fast, and hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex thundered through the hot and wet forests of the Cretaceous period, always searching for its next meal. Discover the fascinating story of this giant
Welcome to the world of Triceratops! Though a plant eater, this dino could pack a punch with its sharp horns and giant body. Learn all about this mighty dinosaur: where it lived, what it ate, and how
This is the second book in Jeff Corwin?s young middle-grade fiction series, which shows kids that no matter where you live, you can have fun discovering the plants, animals, and natural life around yo
The Liberty Bell has been a symbol of basic American rights since before the Revolutionary War. It has remained a treasured symbol, prominently used during the height of the civil rights movement and
The French came up with the idea of The Statue of Liberty but, in the end, it was paid for by both the Americans and the French. Its torch and the Emma Lazarus poem saying "give us your tired, your po
The U.S. flag has stood as a symbol of freedom since America was founded. Using primary sources, young readers hear the story behind this treasured symbol from the people who were there. Engaging text
