Pluto got the shock of his life when he was kicked out of the famous nine. His planet status was stripped away, leaving him lost and confused. Poor Pluto! On his quest to find a place where he belongs
Whoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But pump the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not
Adelaide and Bear have tackled reading together, and now they are tackling math. Adelaide stands up for her best friend and his many talents, but will she convince her teacher to let Bear be her math
When Green Lantern recites his oath, he promises to do his best. He practices self-control and uses his power ring only when necessary. He is diligent and perseveres in his fight against villains like
Aquaman is open-minded and listens to others. He can communicate with sea animals. Fighting with the other Justice League members, he plays by the rules. He even treats villains like King Shark with f
Buzz! Wasps and bees buzz to and from their nests and hives all day. They are busy for a reason. A lot is going on inside their homes. Workers gather food and feed the young. The Queen lays eggs. Disc
Get up and dance! Get to know popping and locking and other basic steps, and how this freestyle dance form has evolved since the 1970s. Discover performances and dancers who added their signature styl
Buzz! Wasps and bees buzz to and from their nests and hives all day. They are busy for a reason. A lot is going on inside their homes. Workers gather food and feed the young. The Queen lays eggs. Disc
Buildings and structures are all around us--from houses to skyscrapers to bridges and tunnels. But what goes into constructing them? Dig deeper and explore the design, construction, and engineering pr
Take a trip into space and discover the spacecraft, satellites, and telescopes that travel among the galaxies and stars. Learn about the astronauts who have lived in orbit and set foot on the moon and
Many buildings are just four walls and a roof. But some buildings are engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to find out how and why some of
Many buildings are just four walls and a roof. But some buildings are engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to find out how and why some of
Provides an introduction to the tools and techniques of sewing, and offers patterns and instructions for projects from a cushion cover to an apron and a beanbag chair.
Tweet! Tweet! Birds make fun pets. Some are small and some are tall. Some are colorful and some have crests. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet birds, and di
Follow the development of trains, planes and ships, as they have grown more powerful, faster, and more fantastical through engineering skill, design and ambition.
Traces the history of dissent in the United States from the civil rights, anti-Vietnam War, and other movements of the 1960s, and the era's counterculture, and describes both subsequent progress and t
Profiles the African American agriculturalist and educator, exploring his life, work, and accomplishments in such areas as crop rotation and uses for peanuts.
Provides an introduction to the tools and techniques of knitting, and offers patterns and instructions for projects from a garter stitch cowl to a ribbed beanie and a seed stitch purse.
Provides an introduction to the tools and techniques of felt crafts, including making felt, and offers patterns and instructions for projects from coasters and bracelets to a pillow and a tic-tac-toe
Provides an introduction to the tools and techniques of crocheting, and offers patterns and instructions for projects from shoelaces to a pillow and a tote bag.
With their shiny scales and bright colors, pet fish put on a show! Some are wide and others are thin. Some have fantails and some have stripes. Young readers will learn about the appearance and behavi
To the mess hall on the double! It's chow time, little soldiers! And time to learn the rules of engagement at the dinner table, like wearing the proper fatigues (Keep your pants on!), landing food in
Every child feels different in some way, but Thuy feels "double different." She is Vietnamese American and she has two moms. Thuy walks home one winter afternoon, angry and lonely after a bully''s tau
Once a skinny and weak child, Gino Bartali rose to become a Tour de France champion and one of cycling's greatest stars. But all that seemed unimportant when his country came under the grip of a bruta
Cora Davis's life is garbage. Literally. Her professor parents study what happens to trash after it gets thrown away, and Cora knows exactly how it feels--to be thrown away. Between her mom and dad se
Things really heat up when you bring your dragon on a field trip to the fire station. Between the bus ride and rules and the fire trucks and hoses, there are lot of things that could go wrong. Stop, d
Want to astound your friends and family with incredible magic? You're in luck! Amazing Magic Tricks 4D can turn anyone into a master magician. With engaging text and easy to follow instructions, aspir
John Lewis knew that treating someone differently because of the color of their skin was unfair and wrong. In his early 20s, he decided to do something about it. During the struggle for equal treatme
Did you know there's a lot of action happening right beneath your feet? Amazing ant colonies are alive underground. The Queen lays eggs. Worker ants feed the Queen and the young. Soldier ants guard th
Love and beauty reign supreme in empowering, high-interest narrative text telling the story of Greek mythology's Aphrodite. Core legends show Aphrodite's matchmaking as well as her own lovers among go
Huge coral reefs can stretch across oceans for miles! But take a closer look, and you'll see that each coral is actually a tiny, simple animal. Discover how both hard and soft corals build colonies. T
The story of Greek mythology's goddess of wisdom and war lives on in empowering, high-interest narrative text. Core legends journey through Athena's fierce and clever achievements from the Trojan war
Deinonychus used blade-like teeth and deadly slckle claws to take down large dinosaurs. Readers learn about these feathered predators from engaging text and bold illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian
Parasaurolophus was a dino that could move. This prehistoric plant eater could run up to 25 miles an hour on two legs. Readers learn about this duck-billed dinosaur from engaging text and bold illustr
Join Max Axiom as he explores the science behind earthquakes. Max helps young readers understand why earthquakes happen and how we can protect against them. These newly revised editions feature Capsto
Albertosaurus' name may not sound very fearsome, but this was one deadly dino. Readers learn about this prehistoric predator from engaging text and bold illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
Join Max Axiom as he explores the science behind chemical reactions. Max helps readers understand how chemical reactions happen and why they are important. These newly revised editions feature Capston
