Gravity is what keeps us from flying off into space. We are always being pulled towards the center of the earth. The moon is also pulled by the earth’s gravity. That’s why it’s always so close to us.
Chronicles the life of Pasteur from his childhood in early nineteenth-century France to his years searching for the reasons behind diseases and how to cure them.
Briefly describes how toys and games have changed through the years, including such topics as how playgrounds differ and how today's toys relate to those of the past.
Briefly describes how school in the United States has changed through the years, including such topics as transportation, supplies, and subjects taught.
Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to states, explaining that states can be in the mountains, near the ocean, on the plains, and in the desert.
Presents the life story of a brilliant and powerful speaker who was born a slave, escaped slavery at the age of twenty, learned to read and write, and promoted equal rights for African Americans and w
Take a walk through the desert. This hot, dry biome of the southwest is full of life. How do plants and animals of the desert live? As you wander through the desert, discover how each and every plant
Take a walk through the prairie. This biome of tall grass and open sky is teeming with life. How do the plants and animals of the prairie survive? As you travel through the prairie, watch closely to u
Take a walk on the tundra. In this cold, harsh biome on the top of the world, summer is short. How do plants and animals of the tundra live? Discover how they depend on each other for survival as you
Take a walk in the boreal forest. This biome of tall conifer trees and shaded, cool paths has long winters and very short summers. How do the plants and animals of the boreal forest live? Take a tour
Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1881, Anna Pavlova grew up dreaming of becoming a prima ballerina. Throughout her lifetime, Anna inspired and encouraged people around the world with her exceptional
From the time she was a young child, Willa Cather had a gift with words and she loved stories. As a child on the Nebraska prairie, she heard many stories from her neighbors, many of them immigrants, a
Recounts the life and career of Theodore Geisel, a cartoonist and writer who became world-famous as an author of children's books under the name "Dr. Seuss."
A biography of the Afro-American farmer and self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor for the new capital city of the United States in 1791, who also calculated a successful almanac notable
Chronicles the life of Harriet Tubman, a slave who, with the help of the Underground Railroad, escaped to the North and who risked her life to lead more than three hundred of her fellow slaves to free
A biography of the half-Dutch/half-black Surinamese man who, despite the hardships and prejudice he found in his new Massachusetts home, invented a shoe-lasting machine that revolutionized the shoe in
Orangutans use sticks as tools and communicate using at least 32 different sounds! Readers will discover this and more, including how orangutans build themselves amazing nests in their forest homes.
From candle-lit cottages to electricity-filled houses, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts homes of the past to homes of the present. Colorful photographs engage young readers, while ag
Octopuses can navigate a maze and even open jars with their eight arms! Readers will find out about all this and more, including the tricks octopuses use to escape predators and the clever ways octopu
The LA Galaxy are Major League Soccer's (MLS) most successful team with five MLS Cup victories. Learn about the team's origins, their championship success, and the famous players who make the Galaxy w
Learn about the wonderful things vegetables can do for your body! Veggies such as carrots, peas, corn, and broccoli are important for a balanced diet. Carefully leveled text and colorful photographs t
Penguins swim, splash and waddle through the colorful pages of this carefully leveled text. Full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into the life of a penguin while critical thinking questions a
Take a close-up look at polar bears and their icy habitats! Colorful photographs of these furry and powerful predators will capture the reader's imagination. Carefully leveled text, critical thinking
"Soaring high above the winter skies, it's a snowy owl! This carefully crafted text gives readers a glimpse into the world of snowy owls. Full color visuals, critical thinking questions, and a photo g
Cool photos and informative text teach readers about the world of classic cars, from the history of the assembly line to the collectors who bring these classics back to life.
Introduce readers to cool drag racing cars with vivid photos and engaging text. This title includes information about races, car parts, and the history of drag racing.
With exciting photos and information about Indy car parts, races, and the history of the Indianapolis 500, this title is sure to please fans of cars and auto sports!
