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John Willis
Did you know that humpback whales migrate by traveling more than 5,000 miles (8,200 kilometers) each year? Gila monsters store fat in their tails, which helps them to survive when…
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Did you know that more than 2 million people get on airplanes every day in the United States? The airport is a place where airplanes come and go. Learn more…
Did you know that court reporters can type more than 225 words a minute? The courthouse is a place where people can go when they think a law has been…
Plants and animals use oxygen from the air to turn food into energy. Birds that fly in the air have hollow bones, keeping them light. Learn more in Air.
Less than 3 percent of Earth’s water is the fresh water that many plants and animals need to drink. Other organisms, such as sea otters, can drink salty ocean water…
Did you know that trees in deciduous forests lose their leaves each year? Falling leaves help keep forest soil healthy. Learn more about these fascinating places in Deciduous Forests.
Did you know that most lakes are filled with fresh water? Many lakes get water from rain or from rivers. Learn more about these fascinating places in Lakes.
Did you know that wetlands store water like sponges? They make water clean and safe to drink. Learn more about these fascinating places in Wetlands.
Many different natural disasters involve water. These include hurricanes, tsunamis, and avalanches. Learn more in The Power of Water.
The Rock Cycle series takes readers on a journey through the cycles that affect the ground beneath their feet. Each title examines different concepts relating to the rock cycle, how…
The process of exchanging and imparting information to large segments of the population using mass media technologies is called mass communication. The key objective of this discipline is to develop…
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The Fathers of the Church have been a vital source of wisdom and inspiration for countless saints, popes, peasants, and converts throughout the history of the Church. In this powerful…
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Did you know that baboons are some of the largest monkeys on Earth? Baboons ride on their mother’s backs when they are babies. Find out these and more exciting facts…
Fresh water is found in lakes, rivers, and streams around the world. Fisher enjoy catching freshwater fish, including brass, wallleye, and catfish. Find out more about how people fish in…
Did you know that aircraft carrier crews include dentists and barbers? The United States Navy first used an aircraft carrier almost 100 years ago. Learn more fascinating facts in Aircraft…
Did you know that migration is when an animal moves from one place to another? Arctic terns migrate farther than any other bird. Discover these and other interesting facts in…
Did you know that koalas only eat leaves from one type of tree? Goats can eat many different plants. Discover these and other interesting facts in Herbivores.
Did you know that moto X bikes are built to be light? Their light weight helps riders jump higher. Discover these and other interesting facts in Moto X.
A young frog is known as a tadpole. As tadpoles get older, they grow legs and lungs. Learn more about this animal’s life cycle in Frogs, a title in the…
People experience the effects of Earth’s orbit around the Sun every day. As Earth travels around the Sun, the planet’s tilt causes different places to experience different seasons. Learn more…
Did you know that the food flamingos eat colors their feathers? Flamingos often stand on just one leg. Discover more about these brightly colored birds in A Flamingo’s World.
Did you know that a reindeer’s ankles make a clicking sound when it walks? Reindeer have wider feet than any other deer. Discover more about these cold-weather herbivores in A…
Did you know that wetlands are like large sponges? They store water from rain and melted snow. Crocodiles, turtles, and muskrats can all be found in wetland ecosystems. Discover more…
Did you know that baby skunks follow their mother everywhere? They walk in a line behind her. Find out more in Skunks, a Little Backyard Animals book.
Did you know that helicopters can fly backwards? They use spinning wings called rotor blades to fly. Learn more fascinating facts in Helicopters, a Mighty Military Machines book.
Did you know that a submarine’s tube-shaped body helps it move quickly through the water? Ballast tanks help a submarine to sink or float. Learn more fascinating facts in Submarines…
Did you know that the body of a tank is called its hull? Many tanks have a crew of four soldiers. Learn more fascinating facts in Tanks, a Mighty Military…
Did you know that rabbits raise their babies in nests? The nests are lined with the mother’s fur to keep the babies warm. Find out more in Rabbits, a Little…
Did you know that there are 15 different kinds of Humvee? Some Humvees can weigh more than a rhinoceros. Learn more fascinating facts in Humvees, a Mighty Military Machines book.
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Calling all Baby Boomers and puzzle enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on an exciting journey down memory lane. Are you a Baby Boomer looking for a brain-boosting way to relive…
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The most famous turning point of World War II.
Using for the first time the full unpublished letters of Pilot Officer Geoffrey Myers, this book offers a fresh and distinctive insight into World War II and tells the moving…
An immersive journey into WWII's Battle of Britain. A historical non-fiction.
Huntsman spiders are known for their size and speed. They get their name because they chase after their prey. Discover more in Huntsman Spiders, one of the titles in the…
Coral reefs are home to a massive variety of plant and animal life. They are built from rocklike skeletons made by creatures called coral polyps. Learn more in Coral Reefs…
A river is a body of moving water. River water comes from sources that include glaciers, springs, and precipitation. Learn more in Rivers, part of the Aquatic Ecosystems series.
