Describes how tea is grown, harvested, and turned into a beverage; discusses the historical and societal importance of tea; and explores the tea trade.
Describes how tea is grown, harvested, and turned into a beverage; discusses the historical and societal importance of tea; and explores the tea trade.
Examines the history of human space flight, from the development of early rockets to the flight of SpaceShipOne, the first privately funded human space flight, and possible future directions that spac
Written at a second-grade level, this series introduces young readers to machines of all kinds, showing how they are used, what makes them different from other vehicles, and the parts that make up the
Written at a second-grade level, this series introduces young readers to machines of all kinds, showing how they are used, what makes them different from other vehicles, and the parts that make up the
Introduces the characteristics of the Arctic habitat, describing the weather, the seasons, and the adaptive behaviors of the plants and animals that live there.
Written at a second-grade level, this series introduces young readers to machines of all kinds, showing how they are used, what makes them different from other vehicles, and the parts that make up the
Each high-interest title in this exciting series explores different types of cars and the designers who created them, along with challenging scientific concepts related to vehicle performance introduc
Written at a second-grade level, this series introduces young readers to machines of all kinds, showing how they are used, what makes them different from other vehicles, and the parts that make up the
Presents a history of the manned exploration of the Moon, from the start of the space race in the 1950s to the last Apollo mission in 1975, and discusses current preparations for future flights and po
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and development of sharks, and explains how these predators are threatened by overfishing, pollution, and finning.
Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the emperor penguin, with descriptions of how female and male penguins cooperate during the coldest winters on Earth to preserve the
Describes the different ways that hydrogen can be produced, including gasifying coal and biomass, and explains how hydrogen can be converted into energy.
Each colorful book in this series describes what an explorer's life was really like on an expedition, from what they wore to what they ate, and includes colorful maps and images showing the areas expl
Describes the history of tobacco use, discusses the growth of the tobacco industry and the legal cases surrounding advertisements and tobacco's detrimental effects on health, and explains how the plan
Recounts the life of Prince Henry the Navigator, who encouraged Portuguese exploration in Africa, and places it in the context of the end of medieval views of geography and the beginnings of the Portu
"Street cred means that the vehicles are modified or changed to be stylish and driven fast. Take a look at just a few of these cool cars."--From source other than the Library of Congress
Profiles the development of certain insects and amphibians, including dragonflies and frogs, that begin life looking very different from the way they do during adulthood.
Looks at the different types of veterinarians and what they do during the day, including caring for farm animals, wild animals, animals in shelters, and family pets.
Introduces the different types of land habitats that exist around the world and the various animals that live in them, including pandas, elephants, and bats.
Examines the four zones of the marine biome, their plants and animals, coral reefs and estuaries, the importance of the oceans to the Earth, and how they are in danger.
Recounts the life of Hernaan Cortaes, the leader of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, and places it in the context of the early years of the Spanish empire in the New World and the defeat of the Aztecs.
