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Imagine a battle between a bird and a rhinoceros. It might seem obvious that the rhinoceros would triumph, but the outcome isn’t so clear when the bird in question is…
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Young explorers will learn to define the geography of the tropical savanna and locate where it occurs as they study the impact of weather and the wildlife that lives, grows…
Explains the impact of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on human genetics.
Fungi seem mysterious, they’re not animals and they’re not plants. Some aren’t even visible to the human eye. Yet, they’re constantly at work breaking down dead organisms. Our world would…
This book presents background information, job descriptions, education plans, job search tips, and career advice for people interested in criminal profiling, explaining that a profiler analyzes a crime scene and…
During the Middle Ages, women often did backbreaking work. Whether they were weaving their own cloth to make clothing or helping their husbands in the fields, medieval women worked hard–and…
Piranhas are small fish with sharp teeth and a ferocious reputation. They’re reputedly such fierce, terrifying predators that horror movies have been made about them. But do they really warrant…
The environmental movement encompasses many issues, including pollution, conservation, climate change, and alternative energy. Environmentalists maintain that people are part of ecosystems and must act to keep those systems balanced…
Introduces the characteristics and behavior of the giant weta.
Lions and Komodo dragons are both fierce carnivores, but pitted against each other, which would come out on top? The answer to that is up to the reader of this…
Readers follow along as a young boy decides what he should wear for the day. He’s shown in all sorts of weather conditions, wearing very silly things that wouldn’t make…
The native peoples of the northwest coast are often known by the totem poles they create. Made from cedar trees, totem poles were painted bright colors and featured both animal…
There are stories of meat-eating plants, but are they really true? Yes! Plants are just as freaky as animals in many ways. This book dives into jungles, forests, and fields…
Who were the earliest Americans? When, how, and from where did they enter and spread across the continent? And what is their relationship to modern Native Americans? Anthropologists develop theories…
Mount Vernon, George Washington’s residence, holds a special place in US history and in the hearts of many Americans. But its history of slavery has remained largely hidden until recently…
"Fossils are truly some of the most exciting things science has to offer, especially to young readers. This volume is jam-packed with the most up-to-date unearthings, all complemented by colorful…
Booker T. Washington has been described as the most famous and influential black man in the United States between 1895 and 1915. Born into slavery, his childhood was marked by…
Crime and punishment can be a complicated subject, but sometimes it gets downright strange. Robberies gone wrong and attempts to cash billion-dollar checks are just some of the wacky crimes…
Today, Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest and most influential women in the United States. But she began her life in poverty and endured some terrible experiences in childhood…
The gaseous element radon (Rn) gets attention largely because it’s radioactive. Radon is the heaviest and only radioactive member of the group of elements called the noble or inert gases…
Women in Great Britain used make-up containing tin to get a pale look that was fashionable in the time of the ancient Roman Empire. An illness called tin disease was…
Text and photographs reveal the culture, history, artifacts, and traditions of the African nation, Kenya.
The Vikings were a fascinating group of adventurous sailors who explored great distances. This eBook provides valuable historical background on Vikings while also integrating an important math lesson. Readers will…
Examines how time has been measured through history, by such methods as observation of natural cycles and different kinds of clocks and watches.
Explores the roots of the Juneteenth holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
Remember the Alamo! is a battle cry known by many to represent true bravery against terrible odds. But how much do we really know about this epic battle in the…
Hundreds of years ago, the Inca of South America created an influential and lasting culture. They constructed miles of highways and bridges. Perhaps most fascinating is the mountain city of…
Learn about the geography, population, and natural resources of Australia.
Students will learn about one of the most amazing trade routes in human history. This book uses details about the Silk Road to explain how to use map scale to…
The history of Michigan as well as a look at life there today.
Immigration, both legal and illegal, has been debated passionately for centuries. The terrorist attacks of September 11th focused more attention on illegal immigration, making the debate more highly charged and…
