How's the weather on the Moon? There is no weather! Discover more true and surprising facts about the moon. Includes a map of the moon's cool paces, time lines, drawings, photos--and a peek at an as
Describes Pluto compared to the planets previously known; explains how similar objects in space beyond Pluto made scientists decide to reclassify it as a dwarf planet; and discusses its moons and spac
An ilustrated look at the many animals that live in the ocean, their different habitats, eating habits, and the current ecological problems affecting the oceans.
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
Recounts the origins of individual rights in the colonies and the effort to add explicitly stated rights to the Constitution, accomplished in its first ten amendments, and discusses their meaning and
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
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
Discusses how a case reaches the Supreme Court, its origins and history, particularly the time of John Marshall, which established the court's right to declare a law unconstitutional, and other noted
Introduces in question-and-answer format the animals of the rain forest and the waters within rain forests, and their place within the rain forest ecosystem.
Presents a brief biography of the African-American artist who created the painted story quilt, an art form that combines rich oral history with colorful paintings on quilted fabric and canvas.
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
Young children wil love larning to read with these storybooks. Once they can recognize and identify the words used to tell each story, the will be able to successfully read on their own. Features a wo
Provides biographies of famous and infamous figures in world history, including King Henry VIII, Vlad the implaler (the real Count Dracula), and Tomaas de Torquemada, the Dominican friar who led the S
Provides information about satellites, their history, how they are used to photograph the Earth's surface, and how they have been used to gather intelligence.
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
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
Pete wants to go outside and play in the snow, but he has a sore throat so he can only watch his sister play outside, until she thinks of a great surprise for him, in a story that features long vowels
