Body growth begins at the cellular level. From the start of life to the growth spurts of teens, it’s the tiny, basic units of life that make everything people do possible. Much about our cells and DNA
Being active is essential to keeping the heart and lungs healthy. Those two organs have a lot to do with the overall health of the body, and they need to be taken care of! Readers discover the intrica
Rocks look solid and stable, but the volcanoes in which some rocks are created and the earthquakes that rearrange rocks are incredibly dramatic. This book explains what causes volcanoes and earthquake
Without sand, silt, and mud, the rock cycle would not be able to function. This book helps students understand how even the smallest things, like sand, silt, and mud, are essential for Earth’s surviva
Hoist the drawbridge and ready the cannons! Even reluctant readers will storm the bookshelves for this high-interest topic where history, math, and magic intersect. This innovative text goes far beyon
Let’s illuminate the mystery of light. In this engaging book, readers will learn what stars are made of, how shadows form, and why a mirror reflects an image. Radiant photos of natural and electric li
The history of Earth can be explored through the sediments that cover its lands and the layers they’ve formed over time. How did they get there in the first place? The answer is erosion. Readers will
Do you know what a group of islands is called? It’s an archipelago! This book explores islands in all their forms, with a focus on Next Generation Science Standards. Readers learn how islands and arch
Mountains and canyons are some of the most breathtaking landforms on Earth. This book explores the earth science concepts behind the formation of mountains and canyons, and the ways in which they shap
Rocks and soil—they’re always underfoot. They’re also in space, inside Earth, and in volcanoes. In this book, readers will discover how rocks, soil, and minerals are formed, and what they’re made of.
When a big earthquake hits, it seems impossible that scientists could measure it. But they can, even if they’re far away from the epicenter. The devastating and fascinating details of how earthquakes
Becoming a fisherman or fisherwoman isn’t as easy as standing on a dock with a fishing pole, although that’s a good place to start. Fishermen and fisherwomen have chosen an exciting and dangerous care
Looks at the history of outlaw gangs and sheriffs in the nineteenth-century American west, looking at the deeds of several notorious thieves, robbers, and gunfighters, as well as those of famous lawme
All kinds of demons of ghouls populate mythology. This book explains the history of these creepy characters and offers examples of fictional demons and ghouls from around the world. Vivid illustration
Giants and ogres appear in stories around the world. Engaging text and exciting computer-generated illustrations depict the history of giants, ogres, trolls, and other similar creatures. Readers will
Many people think of witches as Halloween costumes of old curmudgeonly women with pointy hats, but many kinds of witches, wizards, sorcerers, and warlocks have populated mythology for thousands of yea
