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Megan Kopp
Tide pools form from water left on rocky shores when the tide withdraws. From seaweed and sea snails to shore crabs and seabirds, readers will discover some of the plants…
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This … title provides a close-up look at the plants and animals that live in and around the Saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert –
People are becoming more aware of the effect of their daily activities on the planet. Find out how more and more people are eating and living green by buying food…
Readers with a creative flair and an eye for attractive layout can let their creative sides show with this title about the artistic and inventive field of interior design.
This plugged-in title helps children navigate the world of electronic innovation. Young readers can explore this exciting and popular field by learning the basics of electronic circuits and how electronic…
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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…
In this colorful book, students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Chinese myths and legends. Several ancient Chinese myths are retold, describing…
Explores the rich worldview of Native North American tribes through their myths and legends. In this book, tales originating from various tribes functioned in a number of important ways: they…
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…
This book pulls the curtains back on the top-secret science of energy research. From nuclear research during World War II to new renewable energy and green tech discoveries, this title…
Automobile companies and the military must keep secret the development of cutting-edge transportation technology to stay one step ahead of competitors and enemies. Readers will love this awesome book which…
How was the solar system created? Why are the Sun and Moon the same size in the sky? These are just some of the questions answered in this exciting book…
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…
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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…
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…
How are many people in different places around the world learning to live in a green and sustainable way? Find out how human activities such as driving cars and wasting…
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.
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…
A tapeworm can grow to be more than 75 feet (23 meters) long. The world’s largest flower, the rafflesia, is a parasite. Learn more in Parasites.
Senses are the tools that allow an animal to gather information about its habitat. Sharks can see 10 times better than humans in clear water. Learn more in Senses.
All mammals have three traits in common. They all grow hair, feed their young milk, and have three bones in their inner ears. Learn more in Mammals, an Animal Kingdom…
Did you know that Washington is home to the International Spy Museum? People can go there to see the kinds of tools spies use, including wristwatch cameras and disguise kits…
Author Suzanne Collins spent about 10 months writing the first draft of her best-selling novel, The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games trilogy was later turned into four blockbuster movies. Learn…
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…
Some aquatic animals are highly social, like dolphins, while others, like sharks, are mostly loners. Read all about how and why dolphins, whales, sea lions, and sharks communicate in the…
Large mammals communicate in many ways. Giraffes neck. Elephants wag their ears. Hippopotamuses bellow. All of these signals share specific information with other members of an animal group. Readers will…
Explores how bees and other insects communicate with each other.
Dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes are all part of the canine family. While some animals live together in packs, others spend most of their lives alone. From barks to howls…
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…
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An island is a habitat for land-living organisms as well as creatures that visit from their ocean homes. Peel back the corners of the island to discover the incredible organisms…
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…
La Campana de la Libertad es un simbolo de libertad en los Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo. La campana fue hecha para colgar en el campanario de la…
The Countries of the World series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover diverse countries from around the globe. Learn about each country's land and climate, plants and animals…
