What do hamsters eat? And why do they like to run on a wheel while you're asleep? Get to know pet hamsters with fun and informative questions and answers.
How do cats always land on their feet? Why do cats sleep so much during the day? These questions and more are answered in this fun and engaging book for young readers.
Discusses the early exploration of North America, describes the first encounters between European explorers and American Indians, and looks at the lasting impact of these relations.
Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of endangered and threatened animals for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.
How do you know you have the right answer to a problem? Prove it! Simple, yet engaging text and colorful images introduce readers to the importance of finding patterns, recording facts, making observa
Compares the achievements of human swimmers and divers in freestyle and butterfly swimming, the marathon, synchronized swimming, and diving with the accomplishments of the animals that best perform th
Thirteen-year-old Kaitlyn Perez is a very professional and well organized babysitter, but suddenly she finds herself in competition with a boy and the only thing she knows about him is that his nickna
In this modern version of Beauty and the Beast, unhappy fifteen-year-old Carlo has been living in the basement of his family's mansion ever since his father died--until beautiful fifteen-year-old Bell
For fourteen years Dandelion has lived in a house with the witch she thinks is her mother, but when she shows signs of growing up the witch locks her in a tower in the woods--where a boy named Arthur
"This book invites the reader to jump into a selection of humorous and nonsensical poems written by people from different places and times. It gives the reader the keys needed to unlock poems. It equi
"Did you know that the only known purpose-built theaters in Shakespeare's England were in London and Bristol? Or that only boys and men could become actors? This fascinating book outlines the world of
"Why did George W. Bush and Tony Blair decide their countries should invade Iraq in 2003? What choices did they have, what support and advice did they receive, and how have their decisions affected th
"The Ancient Chinese lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and no
"The Ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and non
Stars live for billions of years. But their deaths are just as spectacular. Get an up close look at the supernovas and black holes that stars leave behind.
Offers a brief introduction to igloos, covering building materials, construction methods, and the people who live in thse traditional Native American dwellings.
Open the barn doors to a world of possibilities. Join Graph Giraffe as he explores probability on the farm. Learn how probability helps you see information in new ways.
"Which communicable disease killed more than 100 million people over 200 years? What is a congenital disease? How is diabetes treated? Real World Data presents information about familiar curricular to
Explains how weather and climate can be measured using graphs and charts and answers such questions as "What is climate change," "How deep is Earth's atmosphere," and "What does a hygrometer measure."
An introduction to the science and technology of locating, drilling, transporting, and refining oil discusses the history of its use, environmental concerns, and alternatives for the future.
"What is cartilage? Why do we have joints? How does exercise help bones and muscles? The Human Machine asks the questions that young people want answered. Each chapter contains a different question, s
"This books contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the plants and animals of Texas and the habitats in which they live. You'll find information about where and how Texas plants and anim
What type of life is found in the Everglades? What animals live near coral reefs? How have human beings changed the land in Florida? Learn about how living things fit into an ecosystem and what action
