Sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell. These five senses help people understand the world around them and raise some interesting questions. Can people live without their senses? Is there really such a t
Muscles do a lot more than make people strong. They help people move and can even keep them warm. The human body depends on muscle to survive. The exciting question-and-answer format of this book touc
Why don’t women have beards? Why do we get chapped lips? This book about the workings of the human body will answer these questions and more! Readers will explore the splendidly strange ins and outs o
If a spark catches a tree branch when no one is around, do the burning leaves still make a crackling sound? In this illuminating volume, readers will learn about science and safety as they discover th
Typhoons, monsoons, cyclones, and bursting dams – readers will be transfixed by the floods these monster storms create. Photographs capture these breathtaking phenomena and their devastating effects o
Katrina, Nina, Mitch, and Camille – these deadly hurricanes earned their names through monstrous devastation. This versatile volume gives readers a comprehensive understanding of the science behind hu
Bridges are some of the most beautiful and useful products of math we encounter in our daily lives. This detailed text will teach readers exciting and age-appropriate facts about the engineering behin
Everything is made of matter. In this book, readers will learn to recognize the three states of matter, how to measure matter, and the way temperature changes matter’s forms. An introductory lesson on
If an organism isn’t suited to survive in its environment, their genetic traits won’t likely be passed on to the next generation. This is natural selection at work. It’s survival of the fittest, and t
Some animals migrate thousands of miles each year. This book introduces readers to the concept of animal migration and answers many questions about where animals go and why. Readers will learn about s
In this informative book, readers dig into the history of tunnels and expand their cultural awareness as they explore famous tunnels across the globe. They’ll also discover other technologies that pla
Baseball is a game of fast reflexes and quick decisions, and nowhere is that more evident than on the infield. This book takes readers inside the heads of players diving in the infield dirt and turnin
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
When a snowstorm is on its way, the town knows to call their snowplow drivers. These giant trucks keep our roads safe and clear in the winter. In this new fiction title, an engaging narrator imagines
The French are known for their incredible culinary masterpieces. Now, readers can boast they can cook like a French chef, and even create an entire feast, including an Alsace onion tart, crepes Suzett
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
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
Outfielders can do something few players in sports can: take points away from the other team! These amazing athletes can snatch home run balls out of the air for outs and make spectacular catches that
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
A body is like a building, and its bones are the framework! In this book, readers will explore all they ever wondered and more about human bones. Readers will discover how many bones are in a body, wh
The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s marked a shift in how African Americans were treated in the United States. This volume highlights the important events and figures that made t
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
Water covers about 70 percent of Earth’s surface. Most water is located in Earth’s oceans, but Earth’s freshwater is found in the lakes, rivers, and streams located around the globe. This title encour
The human body is an amazing machine made up of many fascinating systems. This fun, fact-filled book features a series of questions and answers about how the human body works. Readers will learn what
From learning about what an organ is, to how a body digests food, readers will discover the inner workings of the body in this book about organs and their functions. Readers will explore the brain, he
Explains the basic rules of softball, discusses such benefits of playing the game as developing confidence and learning the value of teamwork, and includes stories of famous softball players and succe
Chronicles the life and times of the mathematician who was a pioneer in the field of computer science and who helped Britain break Nazi codes and win World War II.
The dynasties of ancient China ruled the country for centuries. The contributions of the leaders and people of this time have a legacy that can still be seen in Chinese culture today. This title begin
