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"Why did churches have steeples?", "Who wore platform shoes?", and "Did people take baths?" are just some of the tricky questions answered in this delightful book about long ago.

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

This reptilian resource explains everything from "Why do lizards lose their tails?" to "What makes a crocodile smile?"

Take a close-up look at the great dynasties and civilizations of North, Central, and South America, but remember to pay attention to the sightseer tips -- you don't want to become a human sacrifice.

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and

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Insatiable young oceanographers will discover amazing facts in this compendium of marine questions and answers.

Why do kangaroos have pouches? How do penguin eggs stay warm? Children cannot fail to learn about all types of life cycles when they pick up this intriguing and entertaining book.

In 2000, teenage dino-hunter Tyler Lyson stumbled across the fossil remainsof a hadrosaur in the remote hills of the Hell Creek Formation in NorthDakota. More than a collection of fossilized bones, T

Life cycles are a source of great fascination for young readers, and I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much answers all sorts of questions, from familiar topics like the amazing life cycle of a butterf

This is history as only an eyewitness can tell it. In 1989, veteran journalist Serge Schmemann was in his hotel room when his assistant from East Germany burst in with some incredible news: the Berli

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

Insatiable young oceanographers will discover amazing facts in this compendium of marine questions and answers.

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Now in paperback, current events get in-depth treatment in this exciting seriesproduced in collaboration with the New York Times. First-person narratives by the world-renowned newspaper's award-w

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

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

In an unrivaled child-friendly style, this extensive series uses a conversational format to deliver solid information in a natural, amusing, and imaginative way.From tigers to polar bears, this popula

The myths and stories of the gods and goddesses of the ancient world have a timeless appeal that captures the attention of generation after generation of children. Basher History: Mythology is an info

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,

Fun and easy to use, The Junior Illustrated Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ideal choice for upper elementary and middle-school children who are beginning to expand their vocabulary. Comprehensive

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Get into Art! introduces children to the world of art while encouraging budding artists to develop their own artistic abilities. Accomplished artists, along with some of their famous pieces and techni

Picture This! Animals is a quick, clean, no-nonsense reference book all about the animal world. Designed for the sophisticated eye of todayOs middle schoolers, fascinating facts and important informat

Draws on myriad disciplines to counsel readers on how to develop a healthy sense of skepticism about misleading facts posted online, sharing entries debunking a wide range of conspiracy theories, popu

Does the universe have a shape? What makes sunshine? Do stars explode? How do you build a time machine? Do aliens look like me? When it comes to the big questions about astrophysics, kids go right for

From dinosaurs to Siberian tigers, this title is a superb introduction to creatures that are either extinct, such as the dodo, or those that are under threat. Discover some of the wildest habitats on

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This national best-selling and innovative series starts with the basic building blocks of all scientific inquiry-interesting questions, which are answered in an accessible, child-friendly style. The c

It's an Earth Science party as more than 175 of Basher's iconic characters get together to explain the basics of Earth Science. Things get rolling with Planet Earth, as readers meet all the globe-buil

Have you ever wondered why rain falls from the sky? Or why it gets dark at night? And why do some places have four seasons? Tell Me Why the Earth is Like a Jigsaw provides the answers to these tricky

Climate change can be a difficult discussion to have with children without overwhelming or scaring them. I Wonder Why There's a Hole in the Sky takes a look at our planet, how we are damaging it, and

There is probably no better time to listen to children's questions about the environment and provide them with clear-cut, honest answers. I Wonder Why There's a Hole in the Sky takes a look at our pl

Now available in paperback―a pictorial guide to the world's people and events from 10,000 BCE to the present day.Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day.From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and tech experts of today, The Kingfisher World History Atlas shows the who, what, where, where, and why of the major events of human history.Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors, and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age.Simon Adams' fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully hand-illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs, and illustrations, is an authoritative guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.

Every parent wants his or her child to do well in school. And every child wonders what to expect when entering a new grade each fall. The Summer Smarts series provides a bridge between grades, offerin

Every parent wants his or her child to do well in school. And every child wonders what to expect when entering a new grade each fall. The Summer Smarts series provides a bridge between grades, offeri

Answers common questions about animals, including why cheetahs are fast, why fireflies glow, why spiders don't stick to their own webs, and why ladybugs have spots.

Bizarre, confusing or just plain strange things happen in the world around us all the time. Each title in the Tell Me Why... series delves into some of the great and quirky mysteries of everyday life,

This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colorful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask ab