Beastly Bugs tells you everything you want to know about the world of minibeasts, from insects such as ants, wasps, butterflies and beetles to creepy crawlies such as spiders, woodlice and centipedes.
A comprehensive introduction to climate change by the best-selling creator of Basher Science: The Periodic Table covers topics ranging from ice caps and the greenhouse effect to global warming and fos
Presents an approach to creative writing that personifies key steps and elements of good writing to explain such areas as creating characters, establishing settings, and enabling events to move in a l
Developed with literacy experts, the five-level series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress toward reading alone. At level 1 (beginning t
A follow-up to Plagues, Pox and Pestilence shares droll coverage of how bodily waste has impacted human civilization, agriculture, the environment and industry. By the award-winning author of Pirate D
Climb aboard, mateys, for more swashbuckling than has ever been seen in the pages of an early reader. Starting with who became pirates and why, and covering female pirates, terrible deeds, punishment,
Climb aboard, mateys, for more swashbuckling than has ever been seen in the pages of an early reader. Starting with who became pirates and why, and covering female pirates, terrible deeds, punishment,
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 intriguing look at transportation!
Vehicles and transportation are fertile ground for the imagination, and they are also a fantastic gateway to the physical sciences. Explorers: Things that Go uses a series of eye-catching story scenes
I Wonder Why the Wind Blows answers all sorts of tricky and fascinating questions about Planet Earth, such as "How cold is snow?", "How hot are deserts?", and "Where do rivers end?"
A series by the creator and illustrator of best-selling The Periodic Table and Physics contains quirky, manga-style illustrations featuring smart, cool characters that bring big ideas down to earth--a
Through Time: Beijing traces the rise and fall of great dynasties and the everyday lives of the citizens who prospered or suffered under their rule. Beginning in prehistoric times, an agricultural co
Just like on CSI, readers will explore the crime lab and discover how detectives use scientific evidence to solve crimes. Find out how bloodstains, footprints, and fingerprints can lead police to cat
The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! ScienceKids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers aresure to love. The lively and engaging text explai
The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! ScienceKids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers aresure to love. The lively and engaging text explai
This sumptuous, innovative recreation of Roman life traces the rise and fallof a great empire. Superb illustrations retell the lost story of Pompeii—thelife of its people, its conflicts and dis
Learn about everyday life in ancient Rome in a book covering every aspect of Roman civilization, from gladiator tournaments and chariot races to how senators ran the government and expanded the empire
This thoroughbred collection of twelve original horse stories captures the?appeal of these magnificent creatures and the very special relationship between a horse and its rider. From a New York City p
Monster trucks, trailer trucks, tankers, dump trucks, and more are presented in a boldly illustrated truck book with playful rhymes that explain the jobs these trucks do and an informative picture dic
Enhanced with an informative picture dictionary and bold illustrations, playful rhymes provide a colorful and fun introduction to the many types of jobs large tractors do while operating at a busy far
This action-packed book is an exciting retelling of the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of followers. With thrilling and evocative illustrations throughout, this is the timeless story of Robin
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.
An engaging look at life in a fortress home explains how and why castles were built, discusses castle towns, life within the castle walls, defenses, sieges, and famous castles in history. Reprint.
This charming new picture book series of heartwarming stories and illustrations will help prepare young children for new situations. The First-Time Stories series stars six-year-old Amy and her little
This fun first number book is a perfect introduction for toddlers to the exciting world of numbers and basic mathematical concepts, and companion to the award-winning First Word Book. After guiding
LEVEL 1 – BEGINNING TO READ 10 to 20 words per pageText consists of short and simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity and lots of r
LEVEL 1 – BEGINNING TO READ 10 to 20 words per pageText consists of short and simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetitio
LEVEL 1 – BEGINNING TO READ 10 to 20 words per pageText consists of short and simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetitio
A fun, informative lift-the-flap board book about space exploration and our Solar System?With its warm and busy artwork scenes, Space is the perfect interactive introduction to our Solar System, from
Explorers are designed to appeal to all readers aged 6–8: those who are just starting to read alone and more confident readers who are beginning to exercise wider reading and crossreferencing skills.
Be part of history in action! Travel back in time to the most exciting and inspiring periods in American history. Action-packed and historically accurate, All About America covers the most important p
Be part of history in action! Travel back in time to the most exciting and inspiring periods in American history. Action-packed and historically accurate, All About America covers the most important p
Be part of history in action! Travel back in time to the most exciting and inspiring periods in American history. Action-packed and historically accurate, All About America covers the most important p
Be part of history in action! Travel back in time to the most exciting and inspiring periods in American history. Action-packed and historically accurate, All About America covers the most important p
About the Series With playful text, and beautiful close-up photography that features baby animals in their natural habitats, this series is an accessible introduction to a wide range of animals and ec
From the best-selling team that brought you The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, and Astronomy comes a topic that's close to our hearts-literally! Meet the characters and processes that that keep t
This paper over board edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancie
We dare you to enter four alluring worlds of dinosaurs and interact with fun and mischievous intent. Readers can use nine press-out dinosaur pieces to help Tyrannosaurus rex chase hadrosaurs among th
Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science! Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology,ROCKS AND MINERALSis an in-depth look at the g
