Provides simple facts about the American presidency, including the eight presidents before Washington, that three presidents died on July 4, and that Lincoln was the first president to be photographed
Provides simple facts about the United States flag, including how a new star is added every time a state is admitted to the Union, when the Pledge of Allegiance was written, and the days the flag shou
Introduces the concept of electricity, covering such topics as its ubiquity in the world, how it has been studied throughout history, its use in batteries, and its relation to magnetism.
Describes the technology of ancient Greece, covering their advances in such areas as building, agriculture, theater, science, medicine, astronomy, metals, pottery, and weaponry.
Explores how and why insects and animals enter ecosystems to which they are not native, as well as the consequences of these invasions for other animals, plants, and humans.
Presents general information about sea otters, the dangers that they face that threaten their survival as a species, and the work that is done to protect them.
Presents general information about snow leopards, the dangers that they face that threaten their survival as a species, and the work that is done to protect them.
Details the minerals, including graphite, azurite, and diamond, that are found around the Earth, and explains how they are formed, mined, and utilized.
Introduces stick bugs, including the different species' characteristics, what they eat, how they care for their young, and how they use their appearance to hide from predators.
Examines the importance of biodiversity, discussing animals in crisis and ways science is fighting to counteract the impact mankind has had on the environment and endangered species.
Reveals how science is combating viruses, discusses how the human body can be kept alive with organ transplants and machines, and looks to the future challenges the field faces.
Discusses some of the Earth's harshest environments and the adaptations that animals and plants have made to live in them, describing such places as deep water, deserts, the polar regions, underground
"We see the moon waxing and waning every month, and we know it controls the tides. However, we rarely wonder how it got there in the first place and why it continues to accompany Earth around the sun.
Describes what life was like for pioneers on the American frontier in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, discussing what they ate, what type of work they did, where they lived, and challenges th
Looks at what life is like aboard a military submarine, including a history of submarine vehicles, the challenges of adjusting to life underwater, and the usage of sonar.
Readers will find out about the other planets that scientists have discovered through accessible text, fun fact boxes, and amazing photographs. They will be introduced to amazing scientific tools incl
Though some people consider UFOs to be purely science fiction, others keep an open mind. Alien visitations, government conspiracies, and optical illusions are just three of the possible explanations f
Advancements in space exploration over the years have shown us that Mars does not have alien beings living on its surface, as it does in movies and books. Mars is on the edge of the solar system's hab
Few workplaces are more extreme than the International Space Station. Just getting launched into space is a pretty extreme commute. Accessible text explains the fascinating, intense training that astr
Winning a coloring contest was the spark that got Beth Phoenix into wrestling. Detailing her rise as a WWE Superstar, this book is sure to spark interest in any young reader. With full-color photograp
