Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of the many species of earthworms that can be found throughout the world.
Presents general information about volcanoes, why they erupt, the different ways in which they erupt, the forms that they take, and how people study them.
Presents general information about volcanoes, why they erupt, the different ways in which they erupt, the forms that they take, and how people study them.
Presents general information about volcanoes, why they erupt, the different ways in which they erupt, the forms that they take, and how people study them.
Looks at the main role of fire fighters in the community, as well as their other duties which include rescue work, fire prevention, and disaster relief.
This fun book teaches children concepts, or big ideas, about butterflies, including metamorphosis, migration, symmetry, and pollination. Children are encouraged to draw their own butterflies, take pho
Describes the various stages of a monarch butterfly's life, from egg to pupa to caterpillar to butterfly, as well as its migration and dangers that it faces.
Describes the general stores of the past, how they were stocked, the roles of storekeepers in communities, and what has happened to general stores in the twentieth century
This book teaches children about mountains, volcanoes, coasts, valleys, islands, caves, and canyons. For their own books, suggestions for research will begin with the landforms around the children's h
Describes how organisms obtain food, discussing animals that are herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores, how food chains work, the function of scavengers in nature, and the food habits of humans.
Shows the remarkable abilities of plants and animals from harnessing the sun's energy to make food, to making oxygen from carbon dioxide, to building structures that are air-conditioned.
Looks at the jobs performed by people in the community trained to help others in emergencies, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, the Coast Guard, and utility
Close-up images of baby animals highlight the basic facts about different kinds of mammals, such as hoofed mammals, elephants, rodents, rabbits, marsupials, and primates. Children will learn about the
Photos and illustrations accompany clear, engaging text to offer glimpses at the many struggles slaves faced during the colonial period while also celebrating the strength found in family ties. Simult
Examines various types of dwellings in western Northern America during the nineteenth century, discussing their construction and design as well as the lives of the settlers who lived in them
Children will be intrigued by photographs of different kinds of rodentsfrom cute baby chipmunks to chubby capybaras. Easy-to-understand text explains in which habitats rodents live and how their babie
This book shows children how past communities were different from those of today by pairing modern photographs with illustrations of life in pioneer times. Topics include malls and general stores, fam
Provides an overview of Native Americans before their contact with the Europeans, discussing the shelter, food, clothing, tools, and activities of tribes in such regions as the Eastern Great Lakes, th
In this fascinating book, children will learn about the different species of sea turtles; their bodies, life cycles, migration, behavior, and diets; why they are endangered; how people are helping the
Describes the plantations that existed in the southern United States into the nineteenth century, examining what life was like for the owners of these large farming communities, their children, and th
Describes the plantations that existed in the southern United States into the nineteenth century, examining what life was like for the owners of these large farming communities, their children, and th
Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the five main families of lemurs, all of whom live on the island of Madagascar. Text describes their habitat, physical characteristics, and how mothers
Describes the homes that different kinds of animals live in, including a bear's cave, a raccoon's den in a hollow log, a squirrel's nest, a prairie dog's burrow, and a bee's hive.
Describes the homes that different kinds of animals live in, including a bear's cave, a raccoon's den in a hollow log, a squirrel's nest, a prairie dog's burrow, and a bee's hive.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of sea horses, a type of fish in which it is the father that has the main responsibility for hatching their young.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of sea horses, a type of fish in which it is the father that has the main responsibility for hatching their young.
Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, sugar gliders, and opossums are just a few of the marsupial babies introduced in this book. Children will love the pictures of these cute animals peeking out at the world
One dog in a teacup, two caterpillars on a leaf, three horses having a conversation Fun photographs and simple repetitive text help introduce young readers to counting numbers from zero to ten. Strong
One dog in a teacup, two caterpillars on a leaf, three horses having a conversation Fun photographs and simple repetitive text help introduce young readers to counting numbers from zero to ten. Strong
Amazing illustrations of dinosaurs help give children the basic facts of these giant reptiles-body parts, how they moved, and what they ate. Young readers are also introduced to the science concepts o
Provides an overview of life in the Old West of the United States, discussing such topics as early settlers, cattle ranches, wagon trains, life on the trail, law enforcement, and the Gold Rush.
Provides an overview of life in the Old West of the United States, discussing such topics as early settlers, cattle ranches, wagon trains, life on the trail, law enforcement, and the Gold Rush.
This entertaining rap explains that we cannot live for more than a few minutes without air and why it is important to breathe clean air. Children will learn about photosynthesis, how trees help clean
Children will be amazed by images of many kinds of baby carnivores that belong to a group of mammals with sharp teeth and claws. Fascinating text explains how baby carnivores are cared for by their mo
By introducing young readers to the colors of foods also teaches about healthy eating, as eating fruits and vegetables in as many colors of the rainbow as possible every day helps people get all the i
A city is not a habitat just for peopleit's a home for animals, too! Children will recognize a lot of animals they see living in their own cities, such as all kinds of pets, raccoons, squirrels, and b
"Students love to write about things that interest them! This helpful book teaches young writers about fiction and non-fiction styles of writing, different text structures, dialogue, similes, and meta
"This fascinating book, illustrated with colorful photographs, makes the topic of symbiosis easy and fun. It looks at the positive, negative, and neutral effects that result when different kinds of an
"Foxes, rabbits, mongooses, rats, starlings, turtles, Burmese pythons, and Asian carp are just a few of the invasive animals introduced by people into countries and ecosystems to which they do not bel
