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Lindsey Lowe
Readers discover a world of stunning flowers in this engaging examination of plant parts. They learn about the different functions of flowers and how they can be used for food…
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Readers will agree: fruits are some of the most popular and tastiest plant parts. Many people enjoy eating fruit, but they may not know how fruits function as plant parts…
People are used to seeing leaves fall from the trees in autumn or add shades of green to parks and other natural areas through spring and summer. However, how often…
Some of the vegetables we eat are actually roots! What are these root vegetables, and how do roots contribute to the functioning of people and plants beyond the kitchen? –Publisher’s…
Once seeds are planted, they eventually grow into a plant. One special kind of seed, which humans often eat, is a bean. In this informative and age-appropriate guide to life…
Stems and shoots are essential parts of plants. Readers learn how stems and shoots contribute to the growth and functioning of every plant as they explore this creative look at…
Food is an important part of Chinese culture. Meals are a time for families to be together, and special foods are eaten during festivals and celebrations. Readers learn about the…
Even today, hundreds of years later, the daring story of the pirate Blackbeard captivates readers of all ages. In reality, the pirate was Edward Teach, a man with a thick…
Even today, the lives of notorious criminals Bonnie and Clyde are viewed as tragically romantic. But what actually happened to them and their gang in the 1930s? In this volume…
Microscopic life holds the key to understanding many larger concepts and has even led to some amazing scientific breakthroughs. Through the pioneering efforts of people like Joseph Lister and Robert…
"In this text, readers can attend to the precise details of explanations and descriptions about animal diversity and investigate feeding differences. Animal locomotion, habitats, methods animals use to defend themselves…
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"Meet some of the small reptiles that make great pets, from speedy geckos to slow-moving tortoises and slinky snakes"--Provided by publilsher.
Butterflies and moths are fascinating creatures. There’s so much to know about them and this informative volume has it all. Readers will get a close-up look at butterfly wings and…
Exploring nature with exciting activities –Cover.
Many insects may be tiny, but the list of things to know about them is huge! Readers get an up-close look at these cool creatures and will learn how their…
Readers may know the name Butch Cassidy because of a movie or TV show. They may not know that he was a real man named Robert Leroy Parker! A real…
"Meet some of the most friendly hounds, from faithful labrador retrievers to energetic boxers and cuddly cockapoos"--Back cover.
The era of Prohibition was unlike any other in U.S. history. Though alcohol was illegal, crime syndicates began making and selling it--and the U.S. government tried to take action against…
Legend of the Wild West, Billy the Kid was a thief, a gunfighter, and cattle rustler. But he was actually born in New York City! This surprising fact and more…
The American West was in turmoil because of the Civil War. The struggle before, during, and after the war created the environment that grew the outlaw Jesse James, among others…
Italian food is popular all over the world. Readers are able to try making their own versions of famous Italian dishes--from savory sauces to delicious desserts--with the help of this…
Japanese food often looks beautiful and seems complicated to prepare, but readers are able to create their own versions of popular Japanese foods with the help of age-appropriate recipes broken…
Mexican food and the culture of its people are deeply connected. Readers explore this connection through insightful main text and fact boxes that highlight how geography, festivals, daily life, and…
The Maya, Aztec, and Inca peoples developed highly advanced civilizations in the ancient Americas. Readers discover some of the many technological developments made by these groups as they expand their…
Pyramids, papyrus, and methods of preserving dead bodies are just some of the scientific and technological advancements the ancient Egyptians are known for. However, the scope of their STEM prowess…
The ancient Greeks loved learning, and they often applied what they'd learned to the world around them, which led to some amazing scientific and engineering achievements. Readers are introduced to…
Some of the most famous examples of engineering in the ancient world come from Rome. The Colosseum, Hadrian's Wall, and Roman aqueducts are just some of the impressive structures readers…
The area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers was home to ancient Mesopotamia--the "cradle of civilization." It was the birthplace of a number of innovations in areas such as transportation…
The war in Vietnam began as a local conflict but became part of the global struggle known as the Cold War. This book explains how the United States became involved…