As the birthplace of countless inventions and ideas related to politics, science, sports and art, Greece has had a major impact on the way we live.Guides Alexandra and Yiorgos will lead readers on a w
Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!Among the largest and most populous of the Latin American nations, Mexico is a land of great contrasts. It is home to ancient ruins and
Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood!Theo and Emma’s school bus driver is getting ready to retire―and now they are sitting in as he trains his re
Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood!Emma and Theo are joining the local soccer team―and Emma is a little nervous. She’s never played on a team b
Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood!Theo is watching the class pet bunny when it starts acting funny―and now he and Emma are headed to the veter
Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood!Theo is watching the class pet bunny when it starts acting funny―and now he and Emma are headed to the veter
Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood!Emma and Theo are joining the local soccer team―and Emma is a little nervous. She’s never played on a team b
Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood!Theo and Emma’s school bus driver is getting ready to retire―and now they are sitting in as he trains his re
Lists all the things to love about dinosaurs, including how they roar and stamp their feet, how they hatch out of eggs, and how some have sharp spines, and invites readers to locate a flower on select
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
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.What shapes our planet? Women have been answering the question for centuries on many levels. Scientists such as Marie Curie have investigated the building blocks of matter, and the physical forces that act upon them. Geologists have studied the rocks beneath our feet by venturing dangerously close to erupting volcanoes, and have figured out what lies at Earth’s center and why its surface moves as it does. Women have also led the way in exploring the planet’s atmosphere and the causes and effects of climate change, the most urgent problem scientists are trying to solve. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.What shapes our planet? Women have been answering the question for centuries on many levels. Scientists such as Marie Curie have investigated the building blocks of matter, and the physical forces that act upon them. Geologists have studied the rocks beneath our feet by venturing dangerously close to erupting volcanoes, and have figured out what lies at Earth’s center and why its surface moves as it does. Women have also led the way in exploring the planet’s atmosphere and the causes and effects of climate change, the most urgent problem scientists are trying to solve. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.Women have led the way in learning about the living things with which we share the planet. They have discovered dinosaur fossils and the tools made by our earliest ancestors, and were among the pioneers of the study of insects. They have spent years living with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans in order to better understand the connections between humans and other primates. They have also pioneered the investigation of the genes by which adult organisms pass on characteristics to their young. Women were also among the most important pioneers in the conservation of the Earth’s most fragile ecosystems. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.Women have led the way in learning about the living things with which we share the planet. They have discovered dinosaur fossils and the tools made by our earliest ancestors, and were among the pioneers of the study of insects. They have spent years living with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans in order to better understand the connections between humans and other primates. They have also pioneered the investigation of the genes by which adult organisms pass on characteristics to their young. Women were also among the most important pioneers in the conservation of the Earth’s most fragile ecosystems. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
Describes how current methods of trash disposal lead to pollution, and suggests how reducing, reusing, and recycling materials can lead to less waste becoming trash.
Profiles the former first lady, Senator, Secretary of State, and presidential candidate, covering her youth, relationship with President Bill Clinton, and social work around the world.
Presents factual information about the birth and early years of a variety of baby animals, and shows different phases of life that bring them to adulthood.
Some are very furry. Some are hairless. They're all sweet, cute and cuddly!What do you know about kittens like the Persian, the Bengal, and the Siamese?
Presents the life and career of the famous boxer, including his childhood, his early successes, his participation in the Civil Rights Movement, and his struggles with Parkinson's disease.
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.Did you know that the technology behind cell phones was based on an idea developed during World War II by the Hollywood star Heddy Lamar to prevent the enemy intercepting radio messages? The computer and other electronic devices have changed life dramatically over the last 70 years―and many of the key breakthroughs in technology were made by women. These women’s achievements were often highly specialized and have been widely overlooked. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
Profiles the forty-fifth president of the United States, covering his childhood, his education, his family, his careers as a real estate mogul and television star, and his election.
Simple text and colorful illustrations discuss which shoes to wear for each activity, including walking on the beach, taking ballet class, riding a horse, and swimming like a fish.
Some are giant. Some give off light. Some have eight arms. And, they all live underwater!What do you know about ocean animals like the lantern shark, the starfish, and the dolphin?
This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.From studying stars and discovering comets to flying into space as pioneering astronauts, women have been central to learning about space. Female astronomers gave us our first understanding of how large the universe really is and how much matter it contains. They were key to designing humans’ first rocket-powered flights into space. And as soon as women could go into space themselves, they were eager to do so: some 65 women have now become space travelers. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The civil rights movement in 1965 was fraught with assassination, brutal attacks, and an att
Peak inside the workings of the Senate and House of Representatives.A True Book: Why it Matters series introduces young readers to the branches of the US government, the constitution and more, while e
Easy-to-follow instructions help kids discover how to make a giant bubble maker, a hovercraft, and a catapult. Readers will also learn about evaporation, air pressure, and how levers workand meet some
Easy-to-follow instructions help kids discover how to make a spinning top, a mountain climber, and a balloon car. Readers will also learn about friction, force, and energyand meet some motion pioneers
Easy-to-follow instructions help kids discover how to make a drawbot, a robotic hand, and a robotic arm. Readers will also learn about vibration, opposable thumbs, and tensionand meet some robotics pi
Self-awareness is so important for toddlers, and All About Me encourages toddlers to talk about their daily routine.The Words are Fun series introduces little ones to words in both Spanish and English
Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that hurricanes can be seen from space? Yes! Weather satellites track hurricanes. Pictures from these
Find out how people travel to and from the space station, what life is like for astronauts in space, why space exploration is important, and much more.High above our planet in outer space, astronauts
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
