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Soft-shelled turtles, flying snakes, spitting cobras, and horned lizards. What do these reptiles have in common? They have some really strange adaptations! This title explores some of the strangest reptile…
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Ice fishing is one of the coolest sports around--literally. Anyone who lives near a body of water that freezes in winter can participate. Some ice anglers sit out in the…
Bullfrogs in the United States started as a way for Californians to eat more frog legs. Now, the bullfrog population grows almost completely unchecked. In many places in the world…
In 1991, preparation for the construction of a new federal office building led to a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children…
Bobcats look like big housecats, as readers will see in the up-close photographs provided in this book. But these hunters wont curl up on your lap! Theyre much more interested…
Readers learn about the history of spy planes and the daring pilots that fly them.
The U.S. Constitution is the oldest, shortest, one-document constitution in the world, but this ground-breaking document is much more than that. It proved to be the driving force behind the…
Reveals why some people say this beautiful old ship is haunted.
This book will give your readers a foundation on one of the most historic and wise investments of the early American government. Students will be intrigued by the events and…
Learn about building robots as part of a team.
Most teens learn about managing credit and other financial matters from their parents, but with the average American family carrying more than 7,000 dollars in credit card debt, teens clearly…
The concept of gamification turns healthy behaviors, such as losing weight or helping the environment, into a game that rewards success. This new and exciting niche in the game industry…
Unmanned spacecraft have collected much valuable information about the planets in our solar system. It seems almost miraculous that something man-made could travel thousands of miles per hour to places…
There are few behavioral adaptations that seem more odd to us than cannibalism. Scientists have noticed the rising incidence of lobster cannibals in recent years, and the reason may be…
An exploration of robotics has never been timelier. In schools, students sign up for robotics clubs and competitions. More and more robotics technology is being introduced in the workplace. Many…
Double, double, boil, and trouble! Addition will be no trouble at all for young mathematicians with the help of the charmingly illustrated witches in this high-interest book, which features elementary…
Everyone loves a good dare! This beguiling book dares brave readers to discover all they can about the most dangerous animals on Earth, including intimidating inland taipan snakes, petrifying poison…
In this book, young readers will learn about American landmarks, offering numerous intriguing facts about the Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, and more. Each site’s history unfolds through the dismantling…
The USS Constitution had a storied history, serving its country nearly a century since it was launched in 1797. Readers will love learning about the adventures American sailors had aboard…
Without the promise of a statement of rights, the U.S. Constitution might never have been ratified. And without the aid of this time-traveling trio of kids, the Bill of Rights…
People might not be good at finding hard evidence of Bigfoot, but Bigfoot is really good at discovering fractions all around. This … book, combining an essential math topic with…
Math is all about data. It’s essential to know why it’s important, how to gather it, and the questions it can answer for you. Readers will be especially interested to…
Understanding place value is the key to comprehending large numbers and to learning strategies to easily add and subtract such numbers. In this … book, readers will practice place value…
Learning to measure using different units as well as different measuring tools is essential for budding mathematicians and scientists. Vital measurement concepts are introduced in this … volume, featuring the…
The terrible yowling of the supernatural spirit called the banshee is calling young mathematicians to learn more about shapes. Readers will love the delightful illustrations of banshees that aid them…
In an increasingly digital world, many young people struggle to read analog clocks, but these goblins have arrived just in time. This amusing yet educational book, full of amazing illustrations…
Learning to recite the alphabet is an important step to reading. This beneficial book builds on that crucial step, asking readers to locate letters of the alphabet among a variety…
The modern period of history is often considered to have begun with the Renaissance, one of the rare periods of genius in the worlds history. This volume traces the Renaissance…
What does "honesty" mean? It's more than just not telling lies. Honesty is about truthful actions as well as truthful words. It's about living with integrity. These can be challenging…
