Describes the westward expansion of the United States in the nineteenth century, from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to the acquisition of Texas in the Mexican War, the California gold rush, and the c
Traces the history of the American War of Independence, describing the events that led to the conflict, the Continental Army, the Declaration of Independence, the most important battles, and the treat
Provides an introduction to early Native American civilizations, describing their culture, social structure, religious beliefs, how they hunted and cultivated food, and their interactions with Europea
Introduces ten of the most dangerous animals on earth, including the saltwater crocodile, poison dart frog, king cobra, great white shark, and Australian box jellyfish.
Presents legends and facts about ten mythical animals and monsters found in different countries around the world, including the Kraken, Cyclops, Minotaur, Yeti, and Medusa the Gorgon.
Introduces the tropical rain forest, describing where it exists, its division into three layers, and the different types of plants and animals that live in each layer.
Presents experiments with easy-to-follow instructions demonstrating the properties of energy and heat, including measuring heat conduction, making ice cream, and building a solar oven.
Presents experiments with easy-to-follow instructions demonstrating the properties of light and color, including creating a rainbow, making a telescope, and observing the properties of light through w
Presents experiments with easy-to-follow instructions that demonstrate the properties of sound, including measuring sound waves, making a tuning fork, and building musical instruments.
Presents information about lizards in a question and answer format, describing their physical characteristics, habitats, defense mechanisms, and eating habits.
Presents information about poisonous snakes in a question and answer format, describing their physical characteristics, habitats, hunting methods, and eating habits.
Presents information about nonpoisonous snakes in a question and answer format, describing their physical characteristics, habitats, hunting methods, and eating habits.
Now expanded to 48 pages, our ongoing, exciting biography series introduces readers to some of the most remarkable people in recent times—and in the news today. People We Should Know gives readers a c
TV sportscaster Buzz Star is back again! In each book, Buzz teams up with a kid reporter to cover the plays while sharing tips on using specific writing tools. Lively narratives amuse and engage whil
TV sportscaster Buzz Star is back again! In each book, Buzz teams up with a kid reporter to cover the plays while sharing tips on using specific writing tools. Lively narratives amuse and engage whil
TV sportscaster Buzz Star is back again! In each book, Buzz teams up with a kid reporter to cover the plays while sharing tips on using specific writing tools. Lively narratives amuse and engage whil
TV sportscaster Buzz Star is back again! In each book, Buzz teams up with a kid reporter to cover the plays while sharing tips on using specific writing tools. Lively narratives amuse and engage whil
Now expanded to 48 pages, our ongoing, exciting biography series introduces readers to some of the most remarkable people in recent times-and in the news today. People We Should Know gives readers a
Now expanded to 48 pages, our ongoing, exciting biography series introduces readers to some of the most remarkable people in recent times-and in the news today. People We Should Know gives readers a
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