"In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, the elves run a shoe store in Fairytale Land. But no one wants their old-fashioned shoes. Then one day they wake up to find their shop full of trendy
"If you think all babies are cute, think again! There are disgusting and dreadful stages in the life cycles of many different animals. From tadpoles that eat one another to bloodthirsty bugs, this ama
Explores the science of plant attacks and defenses and the odd aspects of the way they find food and protect themselves, including imaginary plant monsters, poisons, stingers, stranglers, carnivorous
Describes the difference between man-eating and plant-eating animals, the kinds of foods that they eat, and the different body parts they use to obtain food.
Presents information about the origins of forensic sciences in crime investigation; forensic techniques; evidence types; dealing with firearms, blood, DNA, arson, and explosives; and possible future d
"Nitrogen is a common element found as a gas in the air we breathe as well as in other forms in water and soil. Nitrogen is essential for all life on Earth. This informative book explains how the Eart
Looks at the history of spying, discusses the techniques and gadgets used by spies, profiles famous spies, and describes the training and skills required to work in the field of espionage.
"If you were a hungry coyote, would you brave a skunk's stinky spray for a meal, or would it leave a bad taste in your mouth? Many animals have survival techniques that offend the senses or strike fea
"Out in the middle of the lonely ocean danger lurks deep beneath the dark water. Will you survive hungry hunting predators, treacherous storms, and deadly stings and bites?"--
Explains the Earth's water cycle and the ways in which human activities interfere with it, describing such processes as transpiration, evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
"Deep in the Amazon rain forest danger lurks from the tops of the canopy to the depths of the forest floor. Will you survive ferocious jaguars, hungry black caiman, and deadly dehydration?"--
"Deep in the Mountains of Death danger lurks in every crack and crevice. Will you survive poisonous bites, predatory mountain lions, and dangerous heights?"--
"Deep in the Desert of Dread danger lurks under every rock in the hot sun. Will you survive poisonous stings, terrifying storms, and deadly dehydration?"--
Describes the different ways in which animals move, including the flight of birds, the climbing behavior of monkeys, and the migration of whales from cold to warm waters.
"This fascinating book explains the patterns and cycles created on Earth by the influence of the Sun and the Moon, as well as by the Earth's magnetic poles and the planet's rotation on an axis. Inform
Describes the different ways in which animals change, from the growing process as they mature to adults to the need to protect themselves against predators.
"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
"The robots of today do more than just heavy lifting. Machines that can sense the world and make decisions are now being used in space, industry, medicine, and the military. This adventurous book foll
Presents information about the historic ninja of medieval Japan, including their origins, training, and skills; their history; noted ninja of legend and tradition; myths about the ninja and the truth
Describes conditions in seventeenth-century Salem Village, Massachusetts, at the time of the witchcraft trials, recounts some of the most notable cases, and discusses the way the trials were conducted
"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
Introduces the grammar rules and word usage of nouns, discussing singular and plural nouns, collective nouns, possessive nouns, common nouns, proper nouns, and pronouns.
Offers guidance to help readers improve their hockey game, with basic information about developing skills in all aspects of the game and staying healthy.
Presents ten stories from world mythologies about giants, including the Mayan Cabracan, the Gaelic Finn McCool, the Indian Kumbhakarna, and the Greek Polyphemus the cyclops.
Illustrated retellings of tales from a variety of cultures, with boxes containing additional information to help in understanding the stories and the time period in which each was written.
Presents ten stories of gods and goddesses from ancient mythology, including tales about the Egyptian goddess Isis, the Greek King Midas, the Indian god Ganesha, and the North American myth of Gloosca
Profiles the accomplishments of the some of the National Hockey League's greatest players, coaches, and teams, including Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Steven Stamkos, Wayne Gretsky, Hayley Wickenheise
Discusses the history of the Stanley Cup, the NHL's championship trophy, including how hockey's top prize is earned, the first year the trophy was awarded, NHL dynasties, and recent Stanley Cup battle
Introduces the grammar rules and word usage of adjectives, explaning how adjectives work with nouns in sentences and how they help us tell stories and share information.
Introduces the grammar rules and word usage of adverbs, explaining how adverbs work with verbs in sentences and how they help us tell stories and share information.
Presents ten stories of mythical heroes, including the trials of Heracles, the epic journey of Beowulf, the story of the Mayan hero twins, and the voyages of the sailor Sinbad.
Introduces the basics of building environmentally friendly homes, describing the features and natural building materials which go into such structures, including solar panels, rainwater collection tan
Presents an introduction to animal dwellings, discussing how animals choose the location, design features, and building materials for their homes, with a variety of examples, including a termite colon
Describes Cartier's expeditions in Canada, discussing his navigation of the St. Lawrence River, the settlement of what is now Montreal, the unusual plant and animal life encountered by the explorer, a
"Everyone knows the famous story about Cinderella--but that's because it is a huge cover up. Find out what really happened at midnight on the night of the Royal Ball"--
