Looks at the history of the St. Louis Cardinals professional baseball team franchise, from their beginning as the Brown Stockings in the 1880s through their long winning history.
The seeds on a farm don't sow themselves, but luckily farmers have sophisticated machinery to help them transform a fertile field into a bountiful breadbasket. This book takes readers out to the field
Tells the story of the journey of the Mayflower, from the religious persecution of the pilgrims in England to their discovery of land suitable for establishing a colony.
Puppets are a fun way for kids to express themselves, and maybe even put on a show. This engaging book explores different techniques and materials that readers can use in their own puppet creations. W
Salmon travel hundreds of miles every year, doggedly fighting their way upstream against heavy currents. Their migration routes take most varieties of these interesting fish from freshwater rivers and
Scorpions are one of many creatures that protect themselves using their sharp stingers. This book explains how stinging insects, arachnids, and animals use their pain-inducing appendages to keep thems
Spitting cobras have the frightening ability to shoot venom from their fangs while defending themselves against predators. These cobras are just one of many interesting creatures that use deadly venom
The Packers are unique from every other team in the NFL. In this exciting book, sports fans will learn some of the distinctions that set them apart, such as being the league’s only community-owned tea
The tentacled kraken may be most familiar to children from the recent film, “Clash of the Titans.” But this giant sea monster has a long history of terrifying readers throughout myth. Readers can foll
Penguins gather together in colonies, where they find mates, raise young, and huddle together against icy winds. This captivating caption book introduces young readers to life in a penguin colony, and
Taylor Lautner skyrocketed to fame as the werewolf Jacob in the extremely popular Twilight movie series. This book follows the young star’s life from his childhood in Michigan to his latest hit movies
The New York Giants are one of the NFL’s longest competing teams. They have an endearing, proud history that extends more than seventy-five years. Fans of Big Blue will love this book, which is full o
The versatile Steve Nash has been named the NBA MVP not once, but twice. Young basketball fans will be delighted to learn about the impressive career of Canada’s prodigiously talented point guard. Ins
Best known for her roles as Alex Russo on “Wizards of Waverly Place,” Selena Gomez is just beginning to come into her own as an actress and singer. Readers will be thrilled to find out what goes on be
Since college, Mark Sanchez has been a symbol and role model for Mexican-Americans of every age, but especially for young people. Readers will find out about his early life, education, and his rise to
Slugs are known for being slippery and slimy. This engaging book introduces readers to many different facts about slugs, including where they live and what they eat.
This engaging book covers a wide range of topics related to deer hunting. No matter what weapon they choose, young deer hunters will find plenty of practical and safe advice here.
Deserts can sometimes appear devoid of life. In reality, life abounds in this harsh environment. Students will take a closer look at animals, such as hawks, snakes, and tortoises that have unique adap
From the Ancient Egyptians to modern-day farmers, people have always benefited from using wedges. Through exploring this fact-filled book, students will learn all about the mechanical advantage of the
This exciting book uses elementary physics vocabulary to teach young readers about wheels and axles. Inviting photography and approachable text make this a fascinating read, and a simple experiment is
In this fascinating book, readers will uncover why inclined planes make it easy to lift and move heavy objects. They will also learn where they can find inclined planes in their everyday life and cond
Students can learn all about how screws work in this dynamic book. Annotated diagrams and a simple experiment make challenging science subject matter accessible for young readers. A pronunciation guid
Introduces cattle, describing their physical characteristics, herd behavior, eating habits, and such products as milk, meat, and leather obtained from them.
Hurry, the train is at the platform! Students won’t want to miss this ride into the underground world of subway trains. Amazing photography supports the text, which is about how these trains help comm
It powers everything from lights and computers to toys and TVs, but how much do readers really know about what electricity is and how it works? This valuable book introduces kids to this crucial scien
Light seems like one of the simplest things in the world, but it has been the subject of thousands of years of scientific study. This interesting book offers young readers a wonderful, simple introduc
Though they do not fly long distances like their wild cousins, domestic geese can be found all throughout the world. Kids will be fascinated to learn all about these noisy birds that are raised for th
Most people know that coral reefs are beautiful, but how much do we really know about the architects of these amazing, rich habitats? Students will take a close look at the anatomy of coral, how more
Readers are given a peek at the amazing underground world of the prairie dog. The interconnected tunnels of a prairie dog colony can extend for miles. Students will find out everything they ever wante
This fascinating book introduces readers to Shakira, who is a Latin singing sensation as well as an accomplished dancer. She is also dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate. She founded the
For thousands of years, people have believed that certain humans have the ability to turn into animals, particularly wolves. This book describes all kinds of shape-shifters, from the Japanese kitsune
Take your students on a journey to Nevada. Beautiful full-color photographs and entertaining but informative text share this state’s rich silver mining history and natural wonders. Fact sheets allow f
Presents an introduction to sports and leisure in ancient Rome, describing such topics as chariot racing, gladiator fights, wild sea battles, music, food, theater, public bathhouses, and children's pa
Describes everyday life for a variety of people living in ancient Rome, including senators, soldiers, priests, women, artisans, gladiators, and slaves.
