The donkey, along with its close kin the hinny and the mule, is known for its stamina. Readers will learn that, though these members of the horse family have a reputation for stubbornness, they have s
Discusses the abolitionist movement in the United States, including such notable abolitionists as Sojourner Truth, Benjamin Franklin, and Frederick Douglass.
Explains the origins of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights as well as how they work and how they affect the everyday lives of Americans.
Whenever you need to know the temperature of something, use a thermometer. Readers are introduced to the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales and a variety of thermometer types, including digital thermometer
Beakers and graduated cylinders are invaluable tools. They are used to measure the volume of liquids in countless experiments. Labeled photographs make tricky topics, such measuring the volume of liqu
Science experiments are one of the many situations in which timing can be crucial. This guide teaches students how to use clocks and stop watches. Explanations are provided of how these tools can be u
Tape measures and rulers are among the most common measuring tools. Readers are aided in understanding how these tools are used in a science context and offered an experiment for hands-on learning. Th
Introdudes thoroughbreds, describing what they look like, how they are cared for, how they are bred for racing, and some of the famous races and thouroughbreds of the past.
Curious and intelligent, goats are some of the most entertaining farm animals to watch. Readers will learn how these agile animals are raised and discover whether or not they really like to eat tin ca
The woolly sheep is one of the most useful animals for many reasons. This book describes the lives that sheep lead on farms and explores the various products we obtain from them, such as meat, milk, c
Kids who visit farms are often charmed by the clucking, crowing, and chirping of chickens. This fun book is full of interesting facts about the world’s most common bird.
Explores how and why plants and animals enter ecosystems to which they are not native, as well as the consequences of these invasions for other animals, plants, and humans.
Key science concepts, such as mass, weight, and density are explained through engaging, accessible text. Labeled photographs introduce readers to a range of scales and balances, including triple-beam
If you want to get a closer look at anything from a ladybug to a grain of sand, a hand lens or microscope is the tool for you. Handy explanations of measurements of magnification, such as 10x, are pro
Introduces Lusitanos, describing their physical characteristics, how they are cared for, their historic background, and their use in dressage and Portuguese bullfighting.
Introduces cattle, describing their physical characteristics, herd behavior, eating habits, and such products as milk, meat, and leather obtained from them.
Though they do not fly long distances like their wild cousins, domestic geese can be found all throughout the world. Kids will be fascinated to learn all about these noisy birds that are raised for th
Describes how current methods of trash disposal lead to pollution, and suggests how reducing, reusing, and recycling materials can lead to less waste becoming trash.
Introduces Lipizzaners, describing their physical characteristics, how they are cared for, their role in different historic wars, and where to find them today.
Introduces Friesians, describing their physical characteristics, how they are cared for, their historic background, and why they are frequently used in dressage and as carriage horses.
