From her pioneer days on the prairie to her golden years with her husband, Almanzo, and their daughter, Rose, Laura Ingalls Wilder has become a friend to all who have read about her adventures. This b
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On a summer day in July, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the world changed forever. On July 4, thirteen English colonies on the continent of North America decided to declare themselves free and
Offering a unique approach to history, this series of individual encyclopedias will delineate and explain the people, places, events, chronology, and ramifications of pivotal days in history. ONE DAY
The earth is getting hotter, and not just in the summer. The climate of your own hometown is changing. But why is this happening, and can we stop it? Read and find out!
Scientists consider alligators a "keystone species"—the most important animal in their habitat. Without the alligator, many animals dependent on the gator would become extinct. Read and find ou
Now with an attractive new slipcase and imitation leather cover, this white Bible is an ideal gift for anyone being christened. The full text of the ever-popular Authorized King James Version Bible,
A fascinating and unique overview of international currency, All the Money in the World vividly chronicles how political, cultural, and economic forces have shaped the development of coinage and paper
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Whales are among the biggest creatures that have ever lived on our planet. Some whales grow bigger than one hundred feet long and can weigh as much as fifty cars or more. They are huge, majestic crea
Do you think of volcanoes as simply big mountains with lava streaming over their tops? Not all of them are like that. Some are covered in ice, and some look like nothing more than deep blue lakes. So
The Sun is just one of trillions of stars, and it's not even a big one. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is so incredibly huge that it contains billions of stars bigger and brighter and older than the Sun.
Lightning strikes the earth more than a hundred times every second. It's bright and dramatic, but it happens so fast that we rarely get a chance to see it. Now celebrated children's science writer Sey
Ever wonder what makes the wind blow? Or where clouds come from, or rain? Every day you experience weather, but why do you experience the weather you do? Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon and
Explains how oceans influence climate, the relationship between the phases of the moon and tides, and the dangers of deadly tidal waves called tsunami. Simultaneous.
An informative text and remarkable full-color, close-up photographs capture the inner workings of the human brain, discussing its role as the body's control center for everything from memory to sensor
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An updated title created in cooperation with the Smithsonian's Air & Space and Natural History museum describes, in text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural enviro
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The Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary offers the user excellent coverage of today's language and usage. Colour layout and clear presentation of information allow maximum accessibility in a compact, ha
Thousands of animal species have vanished in the last two centuries, and many others, like the Amur leopard, are almost gone.Read and find out about the world's most fascinating endangered animals ...
There are forces at work whenever you throw a ball, run up the stairs, or push your big brotheroff the couch. Want to learn more about the forces around you? Read and find out!
Buzzing from flower to flower, honeybees are busy gathering nectar and pollen. The nectar will be made into honey, and the pollen will feed their queen bee and her offspring back in the hive. Like pe
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A rebranded version of the essential two-in-one reference for the learner of French: an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar in one handy volume. With over 80,000 references and 120,000 t
Read and find out all about eggs -- and how baby chicks grow inside of them. Learn how chicks develop,how they get the food they need to grow, and how a mother hen helps keep them safe in this simple
"All must fall to the Lord of the Shadows," Steve said softly. "This is my world now, Darren."Darren Shan is going home - and his world is going to hell. Old enemies await. Scores must be settled. Des
