Readers have likely drawn pictures of themselves and their friends. If so, they’ve drawn self-portraits and portraits. Rembrandt was a Dutch painter and etcher famous for his dramatic portraits and se
Describes the training, dangers, and duties of explosive technicians and pyrotechnicians, including information on the science of explosives, demolition, and fireworks.
Describes the roles and responsibities of animal handlers, discussing how they develop bonds with and train animals and the various industries in which their animals work.
Dachshunds, pugs, and Chihuahuas are all popular dogs. They’re also all miniature dogs. Readers discover fascinating facts about these and other lovable miniature dogs through engaging main text and e
Presents information about ice skating, including the equipment needed, learning how to properly fall and get back up on the ice, and introduces such ice-skating sports as speed skating and ice hockey
Describes the training, dangers, and duties of test pilots, including information on flight simulators, commercial airline testing, and classified military projects.
Presents information about the heritage, language, and tradition of different martial arts, including aikido, kung fu, jujitsu, karate, and tae kwon do.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Dutch painter known for his use of color, discussing his childhood, art education, family life, and famous works.
Explores the different types of animal homes, including spider webs and termite mounds, explaining how they are constructed and the types of protection they offer.
Presents information about dancing, including how dancing exercises the body, how to prepare for a dance session, and introduces such dances as hip-hop, ballet, and contemporary.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Spanish painter known for his bold use of paints, discussing his childhood, the themes in his art, and his famous works.
Explores some of the characteristics and behaviors of different nocturnal animals, including highly developed senses of smell, touch, sight, and hearing, as well as the ability to glow.
Ponies and miniature horses may seem the same, but they’re actually very different. Readers discover this and other fascinating facts as they learn about different kinds of miniature horses. Through a
There’s more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chro
What is gravity and how does it work? Could Earth ever stop spinning, and what would happen if it did? How do astronauts prepare for a life with zero gravity? This book introduces readers to scintilla
Edgar Degas was a French artist who rose to fame in the late 18s. His paintings and sculptures of both horses and dancers are still known throughout the world today. Readers explore Degas’s life by ta
What’s the difference is between a planet and a moon? What exactly is a planet? How did the moon form and how does it affect Earth? This book explores one of our most familiar nighttime sights, the mo
Pierre-Auguste Renoir came from humble means and started out as an apprentice. After taking free art classes, he was admitted to a well-known art school in Paris and went on to become one of the great
