A series that offers facts about two of the most popular sports in the United States -- baseball and football -- presented in easy-to-grab, cool-to-browse, fun-to-read style, every page filled with in
A series that offers facts about two of the most popular sports in the United States -- baseball and football -- presented in easy-to-grab, cool-to-browse, fun-to-read style, every page filled with in
Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars lead the reader from France to the New World as workers spend weeks planning and constructing the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to
Explains what a national anthem is; recounts the events that led to Francis Scot Key writing "The Star-Spangled Banner," including the history of the specific flag to which he referred; and describes
Describes how forensic entomologists can use bugs to determine the time of death in criminal investigations, and provides case studies to emphasize the methods used.
"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the physical characteristics and geographic locations of mountains"--Provided by publisher.
On what was a still day the wind gradually gets stronger and stronger until a child is able to fly her kite, in a book that also includes suggested learning activities.
Entertaining biographies of inventors and scientists that are perfect for young readers, developing scientists and critical thinkers, containing hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement th
While helping the forgetful feline trio find its missing mittens, the reader is introduced to other items of clothing suitable for playing outside on a cold and snowy day.
Describes the eight-day battle in May 1969 where American forces struggled to capture a tiny piece of the Vietnam countryside, considered a watershed turning point in the Vietnam War.
Examines the life and work of the British physicist who overcame the challenges of ALS to become one of the foremost scientists of the twentieth century.
Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars describe the horrible conditions inside early submarines and the many dangers that those who traveled inside endured. Simultaneous.
Describes how using oil for energy leads to pollution, and suggests alternative but more costly methods, including water power, wind energy, and solar panels.
Each title in this series introduces readers to some of the most intriguing, amazing, fascinating, and surprising people, places, animals, and things in the universe.
Introduces readers to facts about the solar system and Earth, answering such questions as "How hot is the sun," "How big is our galaxy," and "what's the deepest place on Earth."
Describes everyday life in Pompeii as it would have been on the day of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the destruction and panic which occurred after the event, and the rediscovery of Pompeii
Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series which focuses on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and mysteries, and includes chapter summa
Describes the history of the American flag from its original design by Betsy Ross at the request of George Washington, discussing how it has changed over the years and how it came to be a symbol of th
Avast, me hearty, or ye'll be walkin' the plank , or so we'd like to think. Pirates had a host of punishments for their unlucky captives, but walking the plank is likely just a myth. Learn what high-s
