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R.L. Stine has written hundreds of children’s books, including the scary, creepy Goosebumps series. His books have inspired TV shows and more. Learn more about Stine’s life as a famous…
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How does someone become a princess? What do princesses do? Learn about how princesses work for their countries, give back to charity, and more!
Millie Bobby Brown rose to fame playing the character Eleven on the Netflix TV show, Stranger Things. Now she’s using her fame to try to make the world a better…
Introduces the rock cycle and its impact on Earth, including the three basic forms of rocks, how they are formed, and how they change into each other.
Explore the ocean’s layers from the sunny surface zone to the pitch-black trenches. Learn about the abundant life around coral reefs, how different species adapted to their environment, and why…
Explore the atmosphere’s layers from the troposphere in which we live to the exosphere in the vacuum of space. Learn how the atmosphere supports life, how scientists study the different…
Explore Earth’s layers from the crust down to the inner core. Learn about tectonic plates, convection currents, Earth’s magnetic field, and more –
Explores the similarities between lizards and salamanders, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like size, habitat, and periods of activity can be used to identify these cold-blooded…
Gives readers a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look into how World War I spies gathered information for the Allied and Central powers. Learn about the tools that daring spies used during this…
Describes Daya’s road to fame and influence on the world today –
Describes Kendrick Lamar’s road to fame and influence on the world today –
Describes the life, presidency, and legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Includes Did You Know? and Issue Spotlight features –
Flying lights blink on and off as they flash through the dark skies. Fireflies light up warm summer nights. But what do you know about this glowing bug? Learn all…
A bright-red bug flits from flower to flower. The ladybug is known for its red body and bold dots. But there is more to this little bug than its patterned…
A small spider sits on its web waiting for their next meal. A bug hits the web and is stuck. Time for dinner! But how do spiders eat bugs? Learn…
A hammerhead shark puts on a burst of speed, crushes its target beneath its wide, flat head, and gulps down a whole chunk of prey–without even chewing first. The hammerhead…
This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts…
This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts…
Get to know the life and legacy of Claudette Colvin. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text give early readers an engaging and age-appropriate look at her often-overlooked role in the Civil…
Get to know the life and legacy of Malala Yousafzai. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text give early readers an engaging and age-appropriate look at her incredible effort to support girls’…
"Get to know the life and legacy of Philo Farnsworth. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text give early readers an engaging and age-appropriate look at his invention of a TV and…
Get to know the life and legacy of Sacagawea. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text give early readers an engaging and age-appropriate look at her vital role during Lewis and Clark’s…
Introduces the history and future of military ships.
Introduces the purposes and history of military submarines.
This title provides readers with a fascinating look at military weapons –]cProvided by publisher.
Introduces readers to dragons, with an emphasis on the creature’s history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents…
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Introduces readers to fairies, with an emphasis on the creature’s history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents…
Introduces readers to [the mythical animal called the unicorn], with an emphasis on the creature’s history, appearance, and behavior –Publisher marketing.
Volcanologiststakes a look at the scientists who explore Earth’s hot spots, learn more about how volcanoes work, and try to save lives by improving predictions of when volcanoes will erupt…
This title introduces young sports fans to Quidditch, introducing the sport’s history, rules, equipment, and why more and more athletes love playing it. –
Introduces young sports fans to roller derby, [including] the sport’s history, rules, equipment, and why more and more athletes love playing it –Publisher marketing.
This title introduces young sports fans to Ultimate Frisbee, introducing the sport’s history, rules, equipment, and why more and more athletes love playing it. The title features informative sidebars, exciting…
Discusses how animal builders make the world a better place, as well as the threats they face and how people can protect them.
Introduces readers to how wild rice is grown, harvested, and prepared.
The atomic bombs destroyed two cities in Japan and killed hundreds of thousands of people. Residents of Hiroshima and Nagasaki struggled with radiation-related illnesses and discrimination for many years after…
Get to know the life and legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text give early readers an engaging and age-appropriate look at his music and the impact…
[This book explores] the science behind how thunderstorms form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one. –
Computers hold all kinds of important information for individuals, businesses, and beyond. Cybersecurity is needed to keep that information safe. As computer technology advances, cybersecurity must keep up. Explore how…
"A black bear settles in its cozy den. It spent the fall munching on juicy berries, but now it's getting cold. It's time for the bears to take a long…
"In the forest, a little wood frog buries itself under a pile of leaves. Winter is on the way, and the frog settles in for a long snooze. Why does…
In a very deep cave in Mexico, massive crystals grow much larger than a human. [This book] looks at when and how these crystals formed and what the future looks…
"Garter snakes spend the summer on the hunt for a food. But soon, summer will end. When it gets cold, garter snakes must find a good place to slumber. Why…
This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of hot rods. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
[This book explores] the science behind how hurricanes form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one. –
Introduces readers to gnomes, with an emphasis on the creature’s history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents…
Introduces readers to trolls, with an emphasis on the creature’s history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents…
Keeping your money safe is always a good idea. So is making it grow over time. Saving and Investing discusses reasons to save and invest, examines how people can save…
