Describes the Moon, its phases, composition, surface, eclipses, and role in Earth's tides, and discusses exploring the Moon and the visits of American astronauts.
Describes Jupiter as part of the solar system, and discusses days and years, its structure and atmosphere, the Great Red Spot, its most important moons, exploring the planet and its moons, and relate
Describes Pluto and other dwarf planets as part of the solar system, and discusses its discovery, Charon--its largest moon--Eris, Ceres, asteroids, the Kuiper belt, and related topics.
Describes the Sun as a star and as the center of the solar system, and discusses its core, sunspots, solar flares, the solar wind, eclipses, the role of the Sun in photosynthesis, and relate topics.
Describes Mercury as part of the solar system, and discusses the lack of an atmosphere, days and years, its discovery and exploration, the presence of water, and related topics.
Describes Venus as part of the solar system, and discusses days and years, its structure and atmosphere, the high temperature, the cloud cover, volcanoes, exploring the planet, and related topics.
Describes the Earth as part of the solar system, and discusses days and years, tectonic plates, the Earth's surface, the atmosphere, the water cycle, the diversity of life, the possibility of extra-so
Describes Mars as part of the solar system, and discusses days and years, its moons, the atmosphere, the volcano known as Olympus Mons, the possibility of water, exploring the planet, and related topi
Describes Saturn as part of the solar system, and discusses days and years, its structure and atmosphere, its rings, Titan and its other moons, exploring the planet, and related topics.
Describes Uranus as part of the solar system, and discusses days and years, tectonic plates, its unusual sideways spin, its discovery, moons, rings, exploring Uranus and beyond, and related topics.
Describes Nepture as part of the solar system, and discusses its discovery, days and years, its structure and atmosphere, storms, moons, rings, exploring the planet, and related topics.
Details the research interests and job responsibilites of marine biologists, and provides examples of how scientists have gone outside the lab to research seals, sharks, and deep-sea corals.
Introduces the American shorthair cat, describing the history of the breed, its physical features, behavior, and the best ways to care for it as a pet.
Introduces the sphynx cat, describing the history of the breed, its physical features, behavior, life cycle, and the best ways to care for it as a pet.
A puffins colorful beak is its most unusual physical feature. Readers will fall in love with this little black and white bird while learning about the ways it has adapted to its frigid environment. Ea
This impressive white whale makes its home in the frigid waters of the Arctic Circle. Facts boxes accompany easy-to-follow text to make this a great addition to any readers library. A glossary and ind
Musk oxen have been surviving in the Arctic tundra for thousands of years. Readers learn everything from this animals physical traits to the upbringing of newborn calves. Theyll see how this animal su
Readers will learn how different types of weather occur. Fun crafts will make learning about weather engaging and educational at the same time. This is great way to encourage readers to explore scienc
Readers will learn how to transform rocks and soil into new and exciting things in this educational book. Easy-to-follow text ties in fascinating science facts with the fun of making crafts. This is a
Readers are encouraged to investigate the fascinating and ever-changing environment around them. Each project inspires readers to explore further with the ideas they are introduced to. This is a great
Explains what quasars are, including their original discovery in the 1960s, how scientists think they are formed, and their relationship with black holes.
Describes how nebulae are formed and their different types, with details on some of the well-known nebulae which have been seen through the Hubble Telescope.
Explains what supernovas are, including what causes these giant star explosions, their relationship to neutron stars, and when the first recorded supernova happened.
Introduces cockapoos, describing how they were bred from a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle, the physical features they have as a result, and the ways in which they interact with their owne
Introduces goldendoodles, describing how they were bred from a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle, the physical features they have as a result, and the ways in which they interact with thei
Introduces puggles, describing how they were bred from a cross between a beagle and a pug, the physical features they have as a result, and the ways in which they interact with their owners.
Presents detailed step-by-step instructions for making origami Halloween decorations, including a ghost, pumpkin, claws, bat, witch, and the witch's cat.
Describes how asteroids are formed and discusses the types of asteroids that are contained in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, with details about some of the asteroid collisio
Introduces labradoodles, describing how they were bred from a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle, the physical features they have as a result, and the roles they play in helping owners.
