My Side of the Story is a completely unique approach to historical fiction. Read the story of one youngster's life in turbulent times, then flip the book and find out firsthand how another child react
William is the long-suffering brother of Jane, who always seems to get her own way with her hilarious manipulation of her family. Young readers will love following William and Jane's adventures togeth
The sun never sets, the air is twenty degrees below zero, and the ice is moving at four hundred yards an hour. Welcome to the North Pole. In 2003, environmental reporter Andrew Revkin joined a scient
Insects are the most successful animals on Earth and KFYK: Insects introduces readers to the tiny creatures that fly, scuttle, and lurk in the world around us. Stick insects are masters of disguise,
KFYK: Planet Earth introduces readers to our world as a planet, with its manybiomes and creatures. Delve beneath Earth's surface and find out why volcanoes erupt and earthquakes shake the land, t
Stunning artwork depicts the lives and daredevil raids of famous piratessuch as Blackbeard, Madame Cheng, and Captain Kidd, while clever cutaways and authoritative text reveal the day-to-day life on
Sudoku is the incredible craze from Japan that's got everyone talking, and now kids can join in the fun. Even though the puzzles use numbers, players don't need to add, subtract, multiply, or
The newly revised Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for themselves. The entries are clearly presented with si
The Best Book of Knights and Castles takes the reader on an amazing journey to explore medieval castles all over the world. From the earliest fortifications in Europe, like motte and bailey castles,
This newly revised and updated encyclopedia covers everything you might want to know about the fascinating people, places, and events that have shaped the United States. Covering more than a hundred
This look at creatures from around the world will take a child's exploration of animal families to new heights! Animal Babies on Mountains looks at six young animals that live in the world's
Rhyming text introduces air travel, from the airport to the flight deck, with information about how planes fly, safety rules, in-flight entertainment, and air traffic control.
Designed to amuse and intrigue young readers, I Wonder Why Columbus Crossed the Ocean and Other Questions About Explorers answers all sorts of questions that children ask about discovery and explorat
World Faiths: Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions explores the major religions of the Eastern world, including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. From Hindu gods and goddesses to life in a Bu
This stunningly photographed book is just what young equestrian enthusiasts need to fuel their excitement, be they budding riders who already have their own pony or those who dream of horse ownership
From luxury limousines to speedy sports cars, a wide variety of automobiles are featured—all driven by kooky animal characters. Lively rhyming text by the award-winning poet Tony Mitton perfect
Frank lives in London's East End. When his father is drafted and his neighborhood is bombed, Frank is evacuated to the countryside. There, he meets a German Jewish girl named Hannah and learns how muc
This seriously silly collection of school humor is sure to make students snicker and teachers titter. There are laugh-out-loud jokes about every subject, plus school lunches, homework, and of course,
Animal antics abound in this comic collection of more than 150 hilarious jokes. Almost every creature under the sun appears, from manic monkeys and crazy cows to dippy dogs and odd owls.
From our solar system neighbors to the mysteries of deep space, this remarkable book explores the planets and stars of our galaxy and beyond. Will interplanetary travel become routine? Why do stars e
Animal Babies Around the House shows seven young pet animals—cats, dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, parrots, rabbits, and goldfish. From the boundless energy of a playful golden retriever pup to th
Animal Babies on the Farm shows seven young farm animals—pigs, ducks, cows, horses, chickens, goats, and geese. From the placid presence of a cud-chewing cow to the scratching and pecking of a
Introduces the world of sharks, examining their characteristics, breeding, life cycle, and behavior and describing how the various members of this fascinating family of fish are perfectly adapted to t
Princess Rosa hates the winter. It makes her castle dark and cold, and she can't ride her pony in the snow. But one day a mysterious jester comes to the castle and brightens up the winter gloom with m
"What were the ice ages?", "When did reptiles appear?", and "Where did birds come from?" are questions that children will be able to answer after reading this fascinating book about the beginning of
Microscopic Life explores the tiny worlds that exist around us and even within us! Examine how some organisms help us fight diseases and others help to produce food. But bacteria can also be harmful,
Find out more about everyday life in ancient Rome and what it meant to live in this fascinating city at the height of its empire. Every aspect of this great civilization is explored, from the bloodthi
Children love asking questions. The answers to all those questions about the desert, such as "Who ate ants?," "How do plants survive in the desert?," and "Where do cars race
Fully updated for 2004, this revised and updated thesaurus is an easy-to-use word finder containing more than 100 key words and more than 1,000 secondary words, as well as synonyms and antonyms. Simp
Why are twisters so dangerous? What makes floods happen in a flash? What was the Dust Bowl? How big can waves get? Find out the answers to these and many more questions about volcanoes, tsunamis, ear
The most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn't begin life in the air. The secrets of metamorphosis are unfurled in this story of the life of
A juvenile bee faces many challenges as it takes its place in the hive and joins in the work of the bee community, in an addition to a fascinating series which offers an intriguing bug's-eye view of t
Toddlers will enjoy recognizing familiar pets such as "cat" and "dog" before going on to discover more unusual ones such as "canary" and "gerbil" in Perfect Pe
On the Farm introduces toddlers to all their favorite farmyard words and animals. It is an ideal first book for children who are discovering farmyard animals for the first time.
From bull-leaping in ancient Crete to modern Olympic competition, gymnastics has been one of the most popular sports for thousands of years. This new Best Book covers everything from the sport's
Children want to know "Why don't ships sink?" "Which is the fastest jet plane?" and "Why do cars need gasoline?" Climb aboard and discover the answers in this intrig
"Why do leaves change color in the fall?", "Are plants really alive?", and "Why do plants have flowers?" -- these are some of the questions children love to ask their parents, and the answers are "gr
Recognizing colors is an essential early skill, and this book's bright, colorful images, clear captions, and stimulating questions help encourage young children to develop basic concepts of shape
Children are very curious about who their prehistoric ancestors were, how they lived, and what they may have looked like, and this new Best Book is just the source to satisfy emerging anthropologists
Each of these guides is full of lively answers to all those tricky questions about how the world works. Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question-and-answer books with their
