Unlock the secrets of the mighty Romans—one of history’s greatest people. Journey across the world as you track down the Roman Empire. Find out what it meant to be a slave and how you could work your
Step back in time to Ancient Greece—one of history’s greatest civilizations. Find out how the fearsome hoplite soldiers fought. Discover Greek’s gorgeous goddesses and mighty gods. Find out how sooths
Take a tour along the Nile and visit Ancient Egypt. Peer inside the pyramids to find the treasure within. Unravel mysterious mummies and learn how the Egyptians had death wrapped up. Read hieroglyphic
Everything a young reader needs to know about allergies: what they are, how they are caused, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated. The text also presents real-life stories of kids who exper
"This important book shows how the use of fossil fuels is changing Earth's climate and what scientists are doing to find sustainable forms of energy that will secure our planet's future. We live in an
"Stargazers have observed Mercury, Venus, and Mars--the other small, rocky planets in our solar system besides Earth--for thousands of years. More recently, we have begun to explore our neighbors in o
"We will never be able to visit the distant stars that twinkle overhead each night, but scientists are still learning more each day about the furthest reaches of the universe. This informative, colorf
Introduces early beliefs about the planets Jupiter and Saturn, the discovery of Uranus and Neptune, and how scientists have learned more about the atmosphere, surface, features, and moons of these pla
We are so used to Earth and its wonders that sometimes it is hard to remember that it is just one of the millions of planets scattered throughout the universe. In this heavily illustrated volume, stud
Introduces Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world; describes the first expedition to the top of the mountain completed by Edmund HIllary and Tenzing Norgay; and explains why climbing the mou
Make a place for protein in your diet. Readers will learn that leaner is better when it comes to choosing the healthiest meat or protein for their meals. Read this book to learn about how to eat well
"Make a place for dairy in your diet. These foods make up some of the yummiest meals, and this book gives readers tips on how to incorporate the nutritional value of milk and cheese into diets in
"From egg to larva to pupa to adult, a butterfly goes through many stages before it flutters into the garden. Read about the details of this amazing process in this book that shows how a butterfly's l
"From egg to chick to adult, the life cycle of a chicken may seem simple, but there are a lot of little steps that make this process happen. Find out how an egg is formed and incubated, what nutrients
"From egg to tadpole to legged tadpole to froglet to adult, a frog goes through many stages before hopping on land. Read about the details of this amazing process in this book that shows how a frog's
"Read about how a bean forms from seed to plant to ripened pod. You'll learn what a bean needs to germinate and grow, and where the new seeds for the next generation of beans come from."
"When you see the great size of a full-grown oak tree, it's hard to believe it started life as a small acorn. This book follows the life cycle of an oak tree from acorn to seedling to young tree to gr
"Read about how one of our favorite pets begins its life. Follow the life cycle of a dog from conception to puppyhood to adulthood and learn how it grows, develops, and reproduces."
"Penguins are unique breeders in that both parents tend to the egg in preparation for its hatching. In this fascinating life cycle book, read about how a penguin's life begins, how it grows, and how i
"From egg to hatchling to adult, this book takes the reader through the life cycle of a turtle. Readers will learn where turtles hatch and how they grow and reproduce."
Different jobs are done on a farm each season. Read about how the weather and changing seasons affect life on a farm and which activities and jobs are done throughout the year.
"There are many different kinds of farms, and some farms produce only vegetables while others produce just fruit, and still others produce types of meat or poultry. Find out about the different kinds
"From egg to larva to pupa to adult, a bee goes through many stages before it leaves the hive. Read about the details of this amazing process in this book that shows how a bee's life begins and how th
"From familiar farm animals to funny ones, this book introduces children to animals, such as chickens, pigs, and llamas, that are found on farms around the world."
"From simple to complex, small to large, this book introduces children to machines, such as hoes, threshers, and tractors, that are found on farms around the world."
"Before you go apple picking, read this book to find out how apples are created. From seed to seedling, tree to blossom, flower to fruit, the life cycle of an apple is beautiful to see. This title sho
"Readers will be inspired to grow their own gardens after they read about the life cycle of a sunflower. This title explores the different parts of a sunflower, and follows the stages of the flower's
"If you like to garden, you'll love to read about the different kinds of plants found on farms around the world. This book takes readers on a tour of various farms and explains which plants are being
This series introduces readers to the food groups and the idea that some foods are healthier than others. It uses simple comparisons to look at different foods, identifying healthy options on the way.
This series introduces children to the animals, plants, and activities on a farm. The simple text and pictures take students on a tour of the farm, showing the jobs that must be done, the changing se
