Menacing and poisonous black widow spiders are profiled in fact-filled detail. Readers will learn about the lives of these spiders, including their eating and living habits. Large, close-up photograph
Presents an introduction to the North American mountain lion, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and predatory behavior and the efforts being made to protect it in the wild.
Presents an introduction to the North American mountain goat, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, predators, and climbing abilities.
Presents an introduction to the North American white-tailed deer, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and predators and the efforts being made to control the deer population.
Earth’s atmosphere is a layered, protective blanket, and the 2 questions examined describe its composition and function. Additional questions explore phenomena such as auroras and explain how air poll
Introduce emerging readers to our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Key facts, such as the song’s composer, lyricist, and number of verses, are presented in a straightforward fashion. Image
Dung beetles may look unassuming, but these helpful bugs are among the strongest animals in the world. Gross photos of dung beetles doing what they do best, which is eating, rolling, and tunneling thr
One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a young user on the Internet is to be contacted by an online predator. This volume explains how to avoid predators and what steps to take if readers
Introduces the spinosaurus, describes in graphic novel form a day in its life from breakfast to dinner, and provides information on spinosaurus fossils and the other creatures in the story.
Introduces the archaeopteryx, describes in graphic novel form its life cycle from a clutch of eggs to a young adult finding a mate, and provides information on archaeopteryx fossils and the other crea
Introduces the iguanodon, describes its life in graphic novel form as a juvenile tries to rejoin the herd from which he was separated after an eruption, and provides information on iguanodon fossils a
Introduces the ichthyosaurus, describes in graphic novel form its life from the live birth of a number of pups to the last pup's experiences in a hurricane, and provides information on ichthyosaurus f
Introduces the pachycephalosaurus; describes in graphic novel form its life as a hatchling survives until, as an adult, he fights to lead the herd; and provides information on pachycephalosaurus fossi
Young animal enthusiasts will love jumping down to Australia to learn about the bouncy marsupial known as the kangaroo. Kangaroos are renowned for their powerful hind legs and their ability to jump at
As a key member of the highly successful Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant has accumulated many fans and awards. Young basketball fans will love tracing Bryant’s career from his high school days to his
The smell of a skunk’s stinky spray travels long distances and lingers for a long time. This book explains how skunks and other animals create and release their unappealing odors and how smell is used
The great white shark is known for its multiple rows of teeth—and for its deadly bite. This book profiles the great white shark and other animals known for their powerful chomp. Thrilling, detailed ph
The sea urchin is known for its sharp spikes, which poke and hurt animals that dare to approach it. This book profiles the sea urchin and other spiny animals that use body spikes for protection. Young
The Chicago Bears have won nine league championships during their illustrious history. Young readers will be thrilled to learn about the much-loved Chicago Bears in this fascinating and informative bo
Even as a high-school student, James awed and inspired fans. Today he is widely acknowledged to be among the best basketball players of all time. Kids will love learning about the player who was named
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
Rocks are all around us, and all kids have picked them up to study their different shapes and sizes. This book gives kids the tools to know what they are looking at when they do so. It offers tips on
Shia LaBeouf is famous as the star of the Transformers movies. However, this movie superstar has been acting since childhood. This book traces LaBeouf's life and career from his humble beginnings as a
Megan Fox is one of today's most popular young stars thanks to her amazing success in the Transformers movies. This book delves into her life and her career from her earliest roles when she was just a
The wildly popular Washington Redskins regularly break records for fan attendance. Over the team’s long history, the Redskins have certainly had their share of great moments and amazing players. Footb
People have long been captivated by the beauty of gems, from diamonds and sapphires to rubies and emeralds. Kids will be interested to know how these precious rocks form. Through this helpful book, yo
The electric eel protects itself by delivering a shock to anyone who touches it. This electrifying book explains how this eel and other charged animals create and deliver these defensive shocks. Color
Lions are majestic carnivores whose regal air gives them the nickname “the king of the jungle.” Male lions can reach a length of ten feet and weigh as much as 5 pounds. In this riveting caption book,
The Jonas Brothers are one of the most popular musical acts among young readers. Through this book’s lively, introductory vocabulary and bright photographs, students will learn all about these talente
Manga-style warriors will seem to leap off the sketchpad when readers follow the easy step-by-step drawing instructions in this book. Drawing terms are shared and defined as well.
A mother is a pivotal figure in many children’s worlds. This book describes various roles that mothers and stepmothers may play in a kid’s life, and celebrates the relationship between mothers and chi
Whether they live far away or next door, cousins are an important part of many kids’ families. Young readers can learn how cousins are related to one another and the fun activities that they can share
This engaging book explains the differences between centipedes and millipedes. Readers will learn about what these fascinating creatures eat, where they live, and how they defend themselves against pr
This creepy, slimy, gross crawler, depending on the species, is sometimes conversely called cute or adorable. The large eyes, slimy skin, and smiling mouth of the salamander is brightly photographical
