What tiny sea plants decompose to form oil? How did ancient Egyptians use oil to preserve mummies? What are the dangers of using fossil fuels? This series explores the causes and effects that shape ou
Bones are the framework of our bodies, but they are much more than that.This book looks at the functions of bones: what they are made of, how they connect to muscles, and how joints work.
Heart, lungs, kidneys, stomach—all these organs keep our bodies working, but what really goes on inside them? This book explores beneath the surface to find out how our organs work.
How do our eyes and ears work? What do our noses do? This book explores the anatomy of the human head. From hair and skin down to muscle and bone, find out how each part works, and how it is all contr
Without muscles we would not be able to move. Muscles keep our digestive system working too, and our heart is a large muscle that works all the time. This book looks at how muscles, tendons and nerves
‘Forms of Energy’ explores the different types of energy that are around us all the time. You will discover how energy can be moving or stored. You will learn what causes sound, heat, and light energy
How does dough turn into bread? What kinds of reactions give off heat? What’s the harm in burning fossil fuels? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole
‘Fossil Fuels’ explores the fuels that we use every day. You will learn about everything from how coal forms to the many products made from oil. You will discover how coal, oil, and natural gas help u
How do minerals collect in ancient bones? Why are fish fossils sometimes found on land? How can some feathers be preserved for millions of years? This series explores the causes and effects that shape
What is the world's tallest waterfall? How do dams help generate water power? What happens when a waterwheel spins? This series explores the causes and effects that shape our world. From the underwate
How did ancient peoples explain thunderstorms? How does the Sun send ocean water up into the clouds? How do electric charges form in a storm cloud? This series explores the causes and effects that sha
This title covers the following: Fiery Rocks; Crusty Old Rocks; Rocks around the World; Ingenious Igneous Rocks; Buildings and Bling; Landforms of Intrusions; Landforms of Extrusions.
‘Minerals, Rocks, and Soil’ shows you how minerals, soil, and rocks form. You will learn where minerals can be found and how to identify them. You will find out all about the different types of rocks
‘Exploring Space’ looks at the development of space science and knowledge from ancient times through the present and into the future. You will learn about everything from the first telescopes to the n
How do plants help you breathe? Why are fungi and bacteria important? Do plants have “lungs”? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exciting leve
How does friction help you ride a bicycle? How does a submarine keep from sinking? What is equilibrium? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exc
Describes life in the West from the 1850s to 1900 and presents the lives of such famous people of the wild West as Jesse James, Nellie Cashman, Joshua Norton, and Buffalo Bill.
Outlines the drafting of the United States Constitution, from the Articles of Confederation to the development of the current Constitution, including the history of the Constitutional Convention in 17
Presents a history of the famous United States Highway 66 and the shops, sights, and attractions that drew many travellers to it in the twentieth century.
Recounts the life and accomplishments of the pioneering photographer whose work left a pictorial record of the people and events of his times, most notably the Civil War, and explores the events of th
Looks at the history of the early assimilation of the Cherokee into the newly formed United States, and their later forced relocation along the Trail of Tears.
Describes the culture and society of the Aboriginal Australians, including their dwellings, occupations, diet, clothes, education, religion, recreational activities, traditions, and celebrations.
In this book readers will learn how the Maasai people--who live in the grasslands in eastern Africa--survive harsh, dry conditions as well as about their customs and ceremonies, and how the women make
Describes what life is like for the Inuit of the Arctic, including their dwellings, education, language, transportation, beliefs, recreation, customs, and history.
Presents facts and information about life along the Ganges River in India and Bangladesh, discussing such topics as daily life, temples and homes, clothing and decoration, and cultural events and acti
Presents a tour of the early Arab world, discussing facts about climate, landscape, religion, social classes, transportation, clothing, food, customs, culture, hygiene, medicine, and language.
Explains why some animals migrate, describes how monarch migration was first studied, and discusses how these butterflies make the long journey and what they do when they reach their wintering grounds
Describes the events surrounding the discovery of gold in California, the huge migration it brought to the area, and the lifestyles of miners and mining towns.
Examines the three states of matter--solid, liquid, and gas--and discusses how matter can change its state, mixtures, and substances such as tar whose exact nature is hard to define.
