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Joyce Markovics
Classical architecture includes structures inspired by the Greeks and Romans. This book showcases remarkable ancient buildings–from temples and churches to houses and palaces–and the architects who built them. Includes table…
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What has a colorful beak, a round body, and webbed, orange feet? If you guessed an Atlantic puffin, you’re right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by…
What has a sticky tongue, curved claws, and a tough gray body? If you guessed a nine-banded armadillo, you’re right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by…
It’s nighttime in a cemetery. There’s a crow in the moonlit sky. Suddenly, something strange appears near a headstone. Then it moves! What creature is lurking in this forgotten place…
Twisted vines cover crumbling buildings. Shards of glass jut out of empty windows. The wind whips up a cloud of dust. Could someone–or something–be living in this eerie town forgotten…
Modern architecture includes buildings that embrace clean, simple lines and forms. This book showcases striking modern buildings-from houses and offices to museums and performing arts centers-and the architects who built…
Razor-sharp wire curls around a tall fence. There are rows and rows of empty cells. Bang!A heavy metal door suddenly slams shut. Then a ghostly hand reaches out from one…
Introduces readers to the wolverine and shows how they survive in their bone-chilling environment, including how they hunt, stay warm, and raise their babies.
An introduction to Persian cats and how to care for them.
"Smart architecture includes buildings that use advanced technology. This book showcases cutting-edge smart buildings-from apartments and houses to offices and factories-and the architects who built them! A table of contents…
This book introduces early readers to the emperor scorpion by describing its features, one by one, using short simple sentences and eye-popping full-color photos. At the end of the book…
Learn all about the secretive ringtail! How they hunt, how they raise their young, and how humans are working to make sure they survive in an ever-changing habitat.
In this book, young readers will learn about earthquakes –
The human brain is an amazing organ. It collects information through your senses and controls everything you do. Your brain allows you to learn about and explore the world. Look…
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On the surface, New York City is a shining metropolis. Taxis and buses whiz along busy streets. Crowds of people fill the sidewalks, and huge buildings jut into the sky…
Introduces Brazil’s land, cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife.
Introduces Iran’s land, history, cities, food, holidays, and wildlife.
Introduces Italy’s land, history, cities, food, and art.
Beginning readers will discover how a seed turns into a carrot in this basic introduction to plant development –
In this book, young readers will learn about armadillos. –
Ice mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines ice mummies from all over the world. Look inside to uncover these…
In this book, young readers will learn about puffins. –
Did you know that some octopuses and squid make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look…
"Muddy Waters was a groundbreaking musician. This singer and guitarist helped create the Chicago Blues. He was also a major influence on other musicians, including Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling…
What animal has a bushy tail sharp claws and a long fuzzy nose Find out by looking inside for more clues. Once you solve the mystery you’ll not only discover…
In this book, readers are introduced to learning about our planet, Earth –
In this book, readers are introduced to the red planet Mars.
What has a sticky tongue, orange feet, smooth green skin, and red eyes? If you guessed a red-eyed tree frog, you re right! This book introduces early readers to a…
What has wrinkly, gray skin, whiskers, flippers, and pointy front teeth? If you guessed a walrus, youre right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its…
What has fuzzy ears, five fingers on each hand, yellow eyes, and a black-and-white striped tail? If you guessed a ring-tailed lemur, you re right! This book introduces early readers…
A tall plant with a huge yellow flower grows in a field. It was once a small seed. So how did it get so big? Beginning readers will discover how…
Beginning readers will discover how an acorn turns into an oak tree in clear, simple steps in this basic introduction to plant development.
Readers will learn basic information about where hedgehogs live, what they eat, and all about their bodies and behaviors –
In this book, readers will meet the weird but cute Angora rabbit –
Colorful. Busy. Beautiful. Welcome to India! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they…
Tropical. Beautiful. Friendly. Welcome to Vietnam! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they…
Animal mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines animal mummies from all over the world and different types of mummification…
Bog mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines bog mummies from all over Europe. Look inside to unearth these ancient…
Inca mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines Inca mummies and the mummification process. Look inside to uncover these ancient…
Modern mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about different cultures. This narrative nonfiction book examines modern mummies from all over the world. Look inside to uncover these…
This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to fosas–rare catlike animals that live in Madagascar–and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters…
This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to giant armadillos–the largest armadillo species in the world–and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife…
This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to kakapos–rare flightless parrots that live in New Zealand–and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife…
