An informative book shows young readers the basic make-up of coal and how it is mined, describing how the rise of industry led to more widespread coal use for fuel as wood reserves became depleted, an
Provides an introduction to the equipment, techniques, safety precautions, competitions, and personalities involved with the extreme sports on the road, in the mountains, in snow, in water, and under
Ellie's simple story about a bug, takes on new dimensions when she meets all of the characters from her story, each insisting Ellie's story is "not right".
Profiles Native Americans who had significant impact on the histories of their own nations, and in the history of the United States and Canada, through their roles as interpreters, guides, warriors, a
Describes the roles and duties of women and girls of all social classes during the Middle Ages, looking at such areas as medieval dress and beauty, women's rights, and women of power in Europe and oth
Exciting illustrations and photographs highlight the duties and privileges of a medieval knight in warfare and in service to a lord, exploring their clothing, apprenticeship, heraldry, and the obedien
Describes the duties and privileges of a medieval knight in warfare and in service to a lord, and explores aspects of daily life such as clothing, apprenticeship, heraldry, and obedience to the chival
Describes different kinds of castles, their purposes, how they were built, and what it was like to live in a castle, looking particularly at the roles played by women and children.
Describes the Native nations that have lived for thousands of years in the northernmost part of present-day North America, where the frigid climate impacts every aspect of daily life for such groups a
Describes daily life in Europe during the Middle Ages, looking at the social hierarchy of the feudal system, through which kings and lords became rich while peasants remained poor.
Describes different kinds of castles, their purposes, how they were built, and what it was like to live in a castle, looking particularly at the roles played by women and children.
Provides an introduction to the equipment, techniques, safety precautions, competitions, and personalities involved with the extreme sport of bicycle motocross riding.
Profiles Native Americans who had significant impact on the histories of their own nations, and in the history of the United States and Canada, through their roles as interpreters, guides, warriors, a
Describes the Native nations that have lived for thousands of years in the northernmost part of present-day North America, where the frigid climate impacts every aspect of daily life for such groups a
Explores how the waters, mountains, and forests of the Pacific Northwest have provided food and shelter for groups such as the Tlingit, the Haida, and the Kwakiutl for thousands of years.
Text and photographs portray Brazil's geography and climate, city and rural life, industry, and transportation, focusing especially on the Amazon and the people and animals that live on the river.
Full-color illustrations, dazzling photography, and easy-to-understand text explain the four zones of the marine biome, their plants and animals, coral reefs and estuaries, the importance of oceans to
Describes how snakes develop from eggs to adults, why they hibernate, the differences between poisonous and non-poisonous species, how snakes capture prey, and how individuals can protect them.
Uses remarkable photographs and clear text to explore the daily lives of the peoples who lived in these communal adobe dwellings, examining how pueblos were built, the roles played by men, women, and
Vivid images and detailed text describe the different dwellings, nomadic and sedentary lifestyles, families and society, and arts and crafts of the native groups--such as the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, N
Text and photographs portray Puerto Rico's geography and climate, city and rural life, industry, and transportation, focusing especially on the island's status as a Commonwealth.
