Through the stories in this series, readers will be transported to some of the most important moments in history, when many aspects of kids' lives were very different than they are today. Simultaneous
Through the stories in this series, readers will be transported to some of the most important moments in history, when many aspects of kids' lives were very different than they are today. Simultaneous
Through the stories in this series, readers will be transported to some of the most important moments in history, when many aspects of kids' lives were very different than they are today. Simultaneous
Did you know that Lego makes more than 1,700 different bricks? Or that Silly Putty was the first toy to go to the Moon? Those are just some of the fascinating tidbits kids will discover in 10 Fascinat
An illustrated encyclopedia introduces the flora and fauna of the world's forests, examines the dangers that threaten forests, and explains what people and scientists are doing to protect this ecosyst
- Fits national reading standards by linking images to the text to provide picture clues and introducing ageappropriate vocabulary.- This series meets the Reading First initiative.- The repetitive lan
Introduces different places in the world and the people who live and have lived in them, answering such questions as "Where did the first people live," "Where do people live the longest," and "How do
Introduces the history and importance of food safety, the bacteria that cause food to be unsafe, safety in the food industry both in the United States and around the world, and what to do to keep food
Uses a question and answer format to describe how a sunflower seed develops into a full grown plant, and how birds and insects assist in the plant's reproduction.
Describes the characteristics and behavior of the bald eagle, and discusses how the bird became the symbol of the United States, what makes it both appropriate and inappropriate as a national emblem,
Explains what a national anthem is; recounts how and why Francis Scot Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner," including the history of the specific flag to which he referred; and describes how his poem
Describes the origins of European exploration of the Americas, including the Vikings, the search for a new route to Asia, for gold, and for a Northwest Passage, and discusses the Lewis and Clark Exped
Provides an overview of the two world wars, examining the reasons that both occurred, what the nations involved had at stake, the tactics employed, and their aftermath.
Describes the characteristics and behavior of the bald eagle, and discusses how the bird became the symbol of the United States, what makes it both appropriate and inappropriate as a national emblem,
The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science!Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each b
