Presents ten ghost stories from history, including the tale of Aeneas and Dido, the story of the Blackfoot ghosts, and the tale of the headless horseman.
Provides an overview of Australia, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
An introduction to the history of the Internet and World Wide Web, how they work, and how they have changed the way people do research, buy merchandise, teach, publish, and communicate.
Offers an overview of some of the dangers lurking on the Internet, covering cyber bullying, online predators, and internet scams, as well as advice for staying safe online and avoiding problems by mak
"In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, the Pied Piper has been asked to rid the town of rats. But when he plays his magic pipe, the rats are still there, but unexpected things start to happ
A beautiful princess tries to avoid marrying an ugly old king by pretending to sleep well each night despite the best efforts of the king's servants to disturb her rest with peas and other things that
"In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, meet three fashionista goats. They love all things frilly. But will the troll share their passion for fashion?"--
"Readers will discover that the natural element carbon is found in all living things, including people. This fascinating book explains how the Earth's supply of carbon moves among Earth's oceans, atmo
"After a freak wave maroons Joe on a deserted island, he investigates the food chain of the island's ecosystem. He learns to gather food and build shelter, copying other living things and using whatev
What could be more exciting than the discovery of something that was hidden tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years ago? Readers will be amazed at the examples of hidden things revealed such as und
Waves wash all sorts of things from the sea onto the coast. People find many treasures on coasts around the world. You might find shells and colorful fishing floats, creatures from the deep sea, or ev
Discover fascinating facts and figures about the speediest things in the world! From the super-fast Bugatti Veyron car to the fastest land animal, the cheetah, find out what the fastest things on the
Initiative is what gets things done. It's what leads to new inventions. It can also lead to great success! You can show initiative by acting first, by putting in extra effort, or by coming up with a n
Introduces dairy, including its role in a balanced diet, things made from it, serving sizes, options for people who can't digest cow milk, and different types of milk people drink around the world.
Teaches some of the many ways in which differences between people can lead to strife and suggests techniques for understanding these differences, looking for the things people have in common, and usin
Everyday materials introduces children to the materials that are all around them. Wool is made into thousands of things we use every day, such as clothing, felt-tip pens, and tennis balls. Find out wh
Introduces metals, discussing where they come from, how they are processed, things that are made from them, special uses, and the importance of recycling.
Describes the characteristics that make humans living things, including being made of cells; needing water, air, sunlight, and energy; and growing and changing.
When living things die, they still have energy and nutrients in their bodies. The leftover energy and nutrients are used by other living things. Nothing is wasted in nature. Living things that eat dea
Introduces patterns and progression through presenting sets of things from the natural world and asking readers identify the characteristics that they share in order to complete the set.
Describes the characteristics that make humans living things, including being made of cells; needing water, air, sunlight, and energy; and growing and changing.
Matty Mouse, who spends most of his time forgetting things like turning off the water and shutting the door, learns that his thinking cap is closer than he realizes.
Presents answers to such technology questions as "How do scientists make things that are too small to see?" and "What are the effects of nanotechnology on the environment?"
Introduces the different qualities and aspects of living things, including people, other animals, and plants, and covering such topics as breathing, feeding, energy, growth, locomotion, and reproducti
"Gurgle, burp, ooze, and squirt--sometimes our bodies do the most disgusting things! Our bodies are food-processing factories that produce oils and gases and waste. From making sticky earwax and stink
"On Jack's birthday he makes a wish and gets a super power. Everything he touches turns into a delectable dessert. Jack thinks it will be the best birthday ever, until things start to get sticky"--
