Mercury, the smallest and densest planet in the solar system, was first observed at least five thousand years ago, but its proximity to the sun makes it difficult for scientists…

From fur trading to gold mining to farming, Colorado’s economy has often thrived on its rich natural resources. Through accessible text, full color images, and primary source documents, this book…

From fur trading to gold mining to farming, Colorado’s economy has often thrived on its rich natural resources. Through accessible text, full color images, and primary source documents, this book…

Almost everyone has heard the phrase: A picture is worth a thousand words, and this book focuses on the very picture books that have intrigued and entranced readers young and…

Whether it is the tiny, flitting hummingbird, the long-legged ostrich, the exotic bird of paradise, or the common chicken, birds are a fascinating and unique group of animals. In this…

Insects are the most abundant animals on our planet and predate even the dinosaurs by 170 million years. This informative book provides an overview of the fascinating world of insects…

Forests fascinate readers and hikers alike. And the deciduous forest, perhaps the classic forest biome, fills our stories and is the go-to spot for many outdoor activities. This informative book…

Facts about how bats see in the dark, if bats really drink blood, which type of bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, which bat has a…