Describes the attributes of a government, identifies why governments are important, and looks at the qualities that differentiate democracies from other forms of government.
Explores haunted churches and cemeteries, including Knowlton Church in Dorset, St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Most Holy Trinity Church in New York, and Highgate Cemetery in England.
"What happens when light is blocked? How can we redirect light? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled title. Readers will explore the properties of transpar
Delighted with a new pair of slippers made by elves in exchange for new clothing sewn by the queen, an emperor proudly wears them throughout his kingdom until a boy points out that he is wearing pajam
A simple introduction to food chains and webs, featuring both herbivores and carnivores and discussing energy, food production, and decomposition in various ecosystems
Details the sixteenth-century Spanish explorer's travels in the Carribbean and his discoveries of Florida and Puerto Rico during his unsuccessful search for the fountain of youth.
Provides an overview of Peru, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
Provides an overview of the United States of America, discussing such topics as its geography, history, government, indigenous peoples, plants and animals, holidays, and symbols.
An introduction to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Covers everything from this country's ancient history under the ruling pharaohs to the customs and traditions of its people today. Egypt's w
