Visit the vicious Vikings and find out how these fearsome warriors lived! Learn about Viking loot and terrorizing raids. Discover the Viking gods and the mysteries of their afterlife. Read amazing Vik
Robert Goddard changed the face of air and space travel forever when he launched his invention—the first liquid-fueled rocket. This book introduces readers to Goddard’s early days, from the moment he
Without Johann Gutenberg, the way we read, write, and distribute printed information would be completely different. Readers will take a close look at the life of the man who invented the printing pres
Police officers are some of our communities’ most important people. These men and women put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe and protect the people living in them. Readers learn ab
Firefighting is definitely a career that counts. Firefighters keep our communities safe and rescue people in dangerous situations. The men and women who fight fires are considered heroes, and readers
Emergency medical technicians are heroes on the move. As first responders, they have to stay calm and act quickly. They also need to operate complex equipment and do everything they can to save lives,
"This book looks at the different places light comes from, including natural and artificial sources. - Discover the difference between a light source and a reflective object and how you can tell which
"This book looks at what reflections are and how we can use them. - Mirrors reflect light back at exactly the same angle. You can make a "mirror book" to explore symmetry and multiple reflections. - W
This book introduces children to the Atlantic Ocean, looking at its resources, famous places, and people who live along the coast. Different types of islands and the ocean floor are explored using key
This book introduces children to the Southern Ocean, looking at how it is different from the other oceans, its resources, and why people visit. The ocean floor is explored using key geography terms. C
This book introduces children to the Arctic Ocean, looking at both its relatively shallow continental shelf and its underwater mountains. These features are explored using key geography terms. Childre
This book introduces children to the Pacific Ocean, looking at climate, ports, and features of its geography. Different types of islands and the ocean floor are explored using key geography terms. Chi
Readers will take a trip into the final frontier, and, as they discover fascinating facts about the solar system, the moon, Earth, and beyond, they will also have the opportunity to make a model of Sa
Is bamboo really as strong as steel? Do some flowers stink so bad that they attract flies? Can water lilies actually grow up to eight feet across? Find out these answers and more in this book. The fac
Examines conditions around the world in the clothing industry, looking at the low pay and hazardous condition of the less economically developed nations who make clothing and discussing how shoppers i
Describes the food supply chain, fair trade, and the effect of eating habits on health; examines the environmental impacts that food purchases have on the planet; and discusses how shoppers in industr
Examines the technology products supply chain, workers' rights, and the effect of electronics on health; describes the environmental impacts that technology purchases have on the planet; and discusses
Describes the toy supply chain, fair trade, and workers' rights; examines the environmental impacts that toy purchases have on the planet; and discusses how shoppers in industrial nations can make res
Introduces humpback whales and why they are an endangered species, including hunters, water pollution, and climate change, and describes the efforts in effect to help protect the whales.
Examines the threats posed to chimpanzees in the wild, describing the effects of predators, poaching, loss of habitat, disease, and climate change, while explaining current conservation efforts.
Presents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done in colonial America, including indentured servants, field workers, tanners, pitch makers, whalers, and hatters.
Pesents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done during the Renaissance, including bilge boys, woad dyers, artists' assistants, and grooms.
