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Did you know that the Liberty Bell cracked the first time it was rung? A new bell was made to replace it from the first bell's metal. Young readers can…
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Our planet’s weather offers some incredible solutions to our growing energy needs. Offshore and onshore wind farms are an increasingly familiar sight in many countries around the world. Find out…
Located mostly on the continent of North America, the United States includes plains, mountain chains, lowlands, highlands, deserts, Arctic tundra, and even volcanic islands. Learn more in United States, one…
Saudi Arabia, the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, is a kingdom ruled by a large royal family. Its city of Mecca is the birthplace of the Islamic religion. Learn…
How soon can you board a rocketship to Mars? And how will you survive when you get there? There are so many challenges to overcome in sending a human into…
A parasite lives in or on a plant or animal and takes the energy it needs from it. Parasites feed on living things found at all levels of the food…
This innovative title explores the ways that critical thinking can be applied to problem solving in school, work, and social settings. Real-world examples and opportunities for hands-on practice support readers…
With full-color photographs, activities, sidebars, and primary source documents, this book describes reality television, its popularity, and its history from Candid Camera to Survivor.
Chickens have heavy bodies and short wings. This means they can only fly for a few seconds at a time. These engaging facts and more are waiting to be discovered…
Discover the science myths and folklore of the rhino. From physical features and classification to habitat diet and communication Rhinos provides an in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal…
The Exploring Countries series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover diverse countries from around the globe. Learn about each countrys land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources…
The Greatest Players is a dynamic new series that introduces readers to the greatest players and most memorable moments in the history of a professional sport. The stories of these…
Las gallinas tienen cuerpos pesados y alas cortas. Esto significa que solo pueden volar durante algunos segundos por vez. Estos hechos cautivantes y muchos ms estn por descubrirse en Gallinas…
La lana de una oveja puede hilarse en un ovillo de 124 millas (200 kilmetros) de largo. Las ovejas adultas pueden llegar a pesar hasta 400 libras (180 kilos). Estos…
Did you know that the Liberty Bell was almost 100 years old when a crack began to show? It was rung for the last time in 1846. Learn more about…
Packed with informative charts, diagrams, maps, and sidebars, this series facilitates learning and encourages higherlevel thinking. Earth Science is an informative and visually appealing series that will inspire a new…
The colonization of what would become the United States of America was a key period in the nations history. Colonization: 1607-1760 recounts the important period of large-scale colonization of the…
Did you know that mole fleas were often used in flea circuses across Europe? These fleas can jump more than 200 times their body length. Discover more fascinating facts in…
Mexico is a country of geographical and economic extremes. Its high mountains, deep canyons, dry deserts, lush forests, and tropical beaches make it a major tourist destination. Learn more about…
The Smithsonian Institute boasts the largest and most diverse collection of historical artifacts in the United States. Founded in 1846, the Smithsonians focus has been to increase and share knowledge…
From floods to wildfires and earthquakes to hurricanes, Natural Disasters introduces readers to some of the most extreme naturally occurring events on Earth. Readers will explore the causes, locations, history…
Did you know that monarch butterflies start their lives as eggs? They go through four separate stages during their life cycle. Learn these and more compelling facts in Metamorphosis, an…
Did you know that many species of cats have incredibly strong eyesight? A lynx can see its prey as far as 250 feet (75 meters) away. Explore the extraordinary senses…
Did you know that all but two of the more than 4,200 species of mammals give birth to live young? The platypus and the echidna hatch their young from eggs…
Did you know that sockeye salmon use the pull of Earths magnetic field to migrate back to their home rivers? Other animals use the Sun and stars to navigate their…
Anna Mary Robertson Moses, also known as Grandma Moses, was in her seventies when her career as an artist began. She was a self-taught artist, who became well known for…
Our Five Oceans explores the unique qualities, uses, and living organisms of the world’s oceans. Each title examines a featured ocean’s natural resources, climate, history of exploration, and much more…
Costa Rica covers 19,730 square miles (51,100 square kilometers) in the southern portion of Central America. The country’s natural beauty is a draw for tourism. Learn more about Costa Rica’s…
New Zealand is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. Mountains, glaciers, subtropical forests, volcanoes, lush farmland, and sandy beaches can all be found in this small nation. Learn more…
Folktales are stories from long ago that were passed on from person to person. Some are scary enough to prickle your skin with fear. From an evil music box to…
Describes some of nature’s vampires, including vampire bats, leeches, lampreys, and mosquitoes –Provided by publisher.
This book explains how chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas, and howler monkeys share and receive information to survive in the wild and also discusses human-primate communication.
More than 1 million avalanches take place around the world each year. They can move as fast as 185 miles (300 kilometers) per hour. Learn more in Avalanches.
Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea in the east…
Some animals use Earth’s magnetic field to tell where they are going when they migrate. Monarch butterflies can migrate up to 2,950 miles (4,750 kilometers). Learn more in Migration.
Tsunamis are large waves caused by sudden movements of the ocean floor. These waves can travel across the ocean at speeds up to 500 miles (800 kilometers) per hour. Learn…
