Describes how such animals as snakes, Gila monsters, geckos, and cats use their tongue to capture odor particles from the air and identify the odor, an ability which is helpful in their hunt for prey.
Describes how such animals as elephants, spiders, snakes, and frogs can sense and make use of vibrations in the ground in different ways, including communication, the detection of a predator, or comp
Looks at the history of cowboys in the nineteenth-century American west, examining their origins, the American cattle industry of the time, and the cattle drives they participated in.
The Wild West became a place of new beginnings and great promise for many people, especially African Americans. As slavery and civil war ravaged the East, many African Americans attempted to start ane
Most stories of the Wild West detail the successes and adventures of men, but this book gives a fresh woman’s perspective on life in the Wild West. Readers will love learning about the challenges and
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
Introduces the constellation Andromeda, providing the stories of the Greeks about its origin and describing some of the individual stars and the galaxy M31 found within its borders.
Introduces the constellation Gemini, providing the stories of the Greeks about its origin and describing some of the individual stars and the M35 star cluster found within its borders.
Introduces the constellation Pisces, providing the stories of the Greeks about its origin and describing some of the individual stars and the galaxy M74 found within its borders.
Introduces the Little Dipper, a group of stars found within the constellation Ursa Minor, providing the stories of the Greeks about its origin and describing the importance of Polaris, the star at the
Describes Roanoke Island's origins and colonization, discusses notable figures and events during its time as a colony, and examines the mysterious disappearance of the English settlement.
Germs are always present in our bodies. However, a healthy immune system keeps them at bay and fights off illnesses that do grow in our bodies. Perhaps the most important body system, the immune syste
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
Without bones and muscles, running and jumping wouldn’t be possible—and neither would just sitting or standing! The skeletal and muscular systems give the body shape and power. Readers learn these sim
Presents general information about mosquitos, looking at where they can be found, their characteristics, the diseases they carry, and the ways that people try to stay safe from them.
Presents general information about raccoons, looking at where they live, their characteristics, their behavior, the risk of diseases that they pose to people, and how to stay safe from them.
Introduces fossils, describing what they are, the different kinds, how they are formed, where they can be found, what they teach about the origins of life on Earth, and how scientists determine their
Introduces glaciers, describing what they are, where they can be found, what causes them, their parts, how they move, different kinds, and their effects on the Earth.
Profiles twelve women who made their marks on the United States armed forces, including Deborah Sampson, Olga Custodio, Ann Dunwoody, and Tammy Duckworth.
Explains the mathematics, physics, and other science behind the game of baseball, from the angles that make up the baseball diamond to the effects of steroids on player performance.
Explains the mathematics, physics, and other science behind the game of basketball, from the geometry of a basketball court to the acoustics of an arena.
In many ways, the culture and traditions of Japan are very different from our own. Just by looking at the detailed photographs in this book, readers will see that the Japanese have unique and beautifu
What’s the difference is between a planet and a moon? What exactly is a planet? How did the moon form and how does it affect Earth? This book explores one of our most familiar nighttime sights, the mo
Describes the physical features of ants, how they live together in colonies and build their nests, how they store food, and how they protect themselves from predators.
Discusses the changing role of women astronauts and space scientists, and profiles such notable individuals as Valentina Tereshkova, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, and Eileen Collins, the first woman to com
