Baseball isn’t easy. Every pitch is a test of wills between a pitcher and a batter, but pitching is more than just trying to throw a ball very hard. The strategy and skill involved in pitching is one
How do animals interact within an ecosystem? What is an animal’s role within their food chain? This life science guide introduces readers to familiar and exotic producers, consumers, and decomposers t
Librarians are experts when it comes to books and reading! Readers will enjoy following the narrator as they attend story time at their community library. The narrator explores new books and learns a
The planet is getting warmer, and it’s affecting everything from the climate to sea levels. It’s also affecting Earth’s inhabitants—plants, animals, and people alike. In this information-rich title, r
If two dogs have spots, will their offspring have spots, too? Can a tall plant be the offspring of two short plants? This book examines how traits are passed from one generation to the next in a varie
The “Star-Spangled Banner” is the great anthem of our nation. This book introduces readers to this special song, the story behind it, and why we still sing it today. Readers will love following the ma
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. Readers will love learning more about this amazing bird through a relatable story about a field trip to the zoo. This book introduces readers
Catchers have a very special job on a baseball diamond. They work directly with pitchers to make sure they throw the right pitches, and play a huge role in a team’s defense. Readers will go behind the
What is a fish? How can you classify fish? Readers will find the answers to these questions and more in this volume. Readers will learn the differences between flatfish, catfish, eels, and more, as th
What is a mammal? What did the first mammals look like? How do mammals survive in their environments? This book is sure to answer many readers’ questions about the evolution of mammals and how they ca
We share the planet with millions of plants and animals. Sometimes human behavior can harm them. This title introduces readers to the plants and animals that are now classified as threatened, endanger
Human society has adapted to environments across the globe, but sometimes nature still shakes up our world. Readers will investigate the science behind earthquakes as they count down the ten most cata
Bobcats are fierce forest predators. Readers will enjoy reading all about North America’s most common—and most elusive—wild cat. This book introduces readers to the bobcat’s range, habitat, diet, and
Profiles the life and achievements of the self-made millionaire and philanthropist who pioneered hair and beauty care products for black women, and created opportunities for African American women to
Describes the life and accomplishments of Hillary Clinton, from her childhood and early years as a lawyer to her political career as First Lady, Senator, Secretary of State, and Democratic party presi
The possibilities are endless on sunny days. In this fiction title, a relatable narrator walks readers through a beautiful sunny day, where playing outside, getting sun, and going to the beach are the
Learning to knit can seem daunting at first. But practice on simple projects can make it second nature quickly. This book offers beginner knitters 12 simple knitted crafts including a finger-knit broo
Sewing is a skill that’s useful for making cool crafts in addition to having many uses around the house. Readers learn the basic techniques of sewing through simple, clean explanations as they create
Explores the Lewis and Clark expedition, including its goals, why Sacagawea and her husband were so important to the expedition, and what the expedition actually accomplished.
Working on crafts is always fun, and it’s even more so when what you create is fun to play with afterward. By opening this book, readers discover 12 great craft projects that end with pom-pom pets, mo
Discusses the Monroe Doctrine, including its origins as a response to the growth of independent governments in Latin America, the reaction in Europe, and the Roosevelt corollary that justifies interve
Scientists first started talking about sending a robot to orbit Saturn in the 1980s. However, it wasn’t until 1997 that the Cassini Probe launched. Readers learn not only about how the probe was built
Describes the types of robots and probes that have been developed to perform outer space exploration, discussing the Hubble Space Telescope, the Cassini orbiter, the Curiosity rover, and the Canadarm
What’s the difference between an asteroid and a planet? Scientists struggled with this question for many years with regard to Ceres. Today, it’s called a “dwarf planet” and because of the Dawn Probe,
The name “J.P. Morgan” may first bring to mind a large American bank, but it’s the man behind the bank who’s worth studying. Born in 1837, John Pierpont Morgan became one of the world’s leading financ
Provides a history of the Articles of Confederation, and explains how it came to be written, the meaning of each section, and the reasons why it was eventually replaced by the Constitution.
Some of the most famous basketball players of all time, from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille O’Neal, were centers. Readers discover both the offensive and defensive responsibilities of the center on a b
What do Blake Griffin and Tim Duncan have in common? They’re both star power forwards in the NBA. Power forwards have the strength and skills needed to prevent other teams from scoring and making big
Most basketball teams use two guards: a point guard and a shooting guard. A shooting guard has many responsibilities on the basketball court. They’re known for their ability to shoot the ball as well
When we spend time with our siblings, playtime can also be a time to learn. Young readers follow along as a relatable narrator discovers the things they can learn from their brother and sister. From p
Where does water destroy rocks? How can the ocean shape the land? Readers explore the answers to these questions along with many others. This book introduces the basic formations of coasts, such as sh
This book brings readers face-to-face with a wild dog that’s straight out of Africa, the jackal. Readers will love reading about this big-eared predator and its hunting techniques, as well as its life
Athens gave the world the Olympics, philosophy, and beautiful architecture, but there’s more to this ancient civilization than the facts everyone knows. This title provides a comprehensive look at the
Ancient Sparta is a city-state known for its military conquests and successes. This text introduces readers to the culture of Sparta, which helped turn the ancient civilization into a mighty war machi
Who were the ancient Mongols, and what made their culture unique? Designed to support elementary social studies curricula, this title answers these questions through a comprehensive exploration of the
Shares the life of the Shoshone woman, including how she was sold to a French-Canadian fur trader who later married her, how she and her husband became part of the Corps of Discovery, and why the Corp
Technology is guiding force in all civilizations. Readers discover the role technology played in ancient Aztec life through text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. Accessi
