Librarians help people find the information they need. They work both in the public eye and behind the scenes. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a librarian. Readers w
Firefighters are the heroes we need in times of emergency. Readers will learn all the roles firefighters have, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.
See some of the world's biggest building blunders up close and personal. Find out how each structure failed, the basic building block that was missed during construction, and what engineers learned fr
What does a city mayor do? Learn about the duties of a city mayor and how the mayor serves people in the city. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work togeth
How does the U.S. House of Representatives work? Discover who can be a representative, what they do, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout defini
Teachers help students become excellent learners and wonderful adults. Readers will find out the different types of roles teachers have, the tools they use, and how people get this rewarding and diffi
What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected. Descriptive main text, full-color photos,
In science fiction, time machines let people travel backward in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include u
A speedy defender steps in front of a pass and takes off down the court. As the home fans roar, her opponents race to catch up. The Women's National Basketball Association's championship is on the lin
In science fiction, people upload their minds into computers for them to be stored. How could this futuristic way of preserving the mind work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve mapping the bra
A pitcher reads his catcher's signal ... slider, down, and away. He winds up and releases. Swing and a miss! Young baseball fans will enjoy reading all about the daring pitches, hits, and plays of the
From the written word to the cell phone, human communication has come a long way. What might the future hold? Readers can discover how virtual reality, holograms, and a fully connected "internet of th
See some of the world's most messed-up medical mishaps at a microscopic level. Find out how each procedure, tool, or surgery failed, the basic science that was missed, and what doctors learned from th
Human transportation has come a long way since the invention of the wheel. Vehicles of all sorts have us speeding across land, through water, and in the skies. What might be next? From self-driving ca
See some of the world's fastest transportation breakdowns at lightning speed. Find out how each form of transportation failed, the basic engineering missed during construction, and what engineers lear
See some of the world's greatest gadget disasters from the palm of your hand. Find out how each gadget failed, what went wrong with its design or manufacture, and what programmers learned from their m
Veterinarians care for all kinds of animals. Readers will find out the tools vets use, the different types of veterinarians, and how people get this caring and exciting job.
How much do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Find out the facts you need to know about the 16th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments
How much do you know about Franklin Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 32nd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishmen
How much do you know about George Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about the 1st president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments
Doctors treat people when they are sick and help people stay healthy. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a doctor. Readers will learn about different types of doctors,
How much do you know about Thomas Jefferson? Find out the facts you need to know about the 3rd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments
What does the President of the United States do? Learn about the president's duties, the White House, how the President is elected, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and
Have you ever seen a hole in the ground and wondered what's beneath it? It could be a prairie dog! These cute little mammals build communities of underground tunnels. Get all the facts about prairie d
Parents, sisters, brothers, friends, and teachers are just some of the people in children's lives. Bring these words about people to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow! Words are carefu
Playgrounds, supermarkets, and libraries are just a few of the places kids might visit in a day. Bring these location words to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow! Words are carefully ma
Bon appetit! With the popularity of kids' cooking TV shows, more kids are wondering what it's really like to be a chef. Readers will learn about different types of chefs, food prep and creation basics
Flamingos, jack-o'-lanterns, and six other fun, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the math concept of height. Through the use of whimsical composite photos and a hint of text, pre-readers learn
In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the
Llamas, hot dogs, and six other silly, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the math concept of weight. Pre-readers learn the weight of a car, a hummingbird, a burger, and more through the use of
In science fiction, hoverboard users glide above sidewalks on machines that look like skateboards with no wheels. How could one of these floating boards be created? Scientists have some ideas, which i
Eight outside-the-box measuring units, from ducks to donuts, introduce pre-readers to the math concept of volume. Wonderous composite photos and a dash of text illustrate the volume of a bus, a bathtu
In science fiction, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve
Introduce pre-readers to the math concept of length with eight goofy, non-standard measuring units, including kittens, toy airplanes, and gumballs. Delightful composite photos and a sprinkling of text
A child of the Great Depression and one of the only African American students in her UCLA art program, Betye Saar has, over the course of more than six decades, made work that exposes stereotypes and
Grandparents can celebrate the arrival of a grandchild with this unique album. Many grandparents want to chronicle the birth of their grandchild―and capture precious milestones as baby g
The top-selling Sterling Sketchbook series now features the popular new Kraft-cover format! With their quality paper and sturdy binding, this is the sketchbook of choice for both amateur and professio
The top-selling Sterling Sketchbook series now features the popular new Kraft-cover format! With their quality paper and sturdy binding, this is the sketchbook of choice for both amateur and professio
The top-selling Sterling Sketchbook series now features the popular new Kraft-cover format! With their quality paper and sturdy binding, this is the sketchbook of choice for both amateur and professio
The top-selling Sterling Sketchbook series now features the popular new Kraft-cover format! With their quality paper and sturdy binding, this is the sketchbook of choice for both amateur and professio
