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Nancy Dickmann
In this visually spectacular tour of the outer reaches of our solar system, readers discover many intriguing facts. For example, the outer planets are separated from the inner planets by…
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This visually stunning guide gives an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space. Definitions of better-known objects, such as comets, as well as lesser-known objects, such…
We will never be able to visit the distant stars that twinkle overhead each night, but scientists are still learning more each day about the furthest reaches of the universe…
Why is Benjamin Franklin important? He invented the lightning rod and much more! Readers follow the journey of this inventor and founding father. Franklin created the lightning rod and other…
Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to…
It’s time to go camping! With an RV, you will have everything you need! An RV is like a house on wheels. It has beds for sleeping. You can cook…
A dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good…
A car zips down the street. But you don’t hear the engine rumbling. Why It’s an electric car Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young readers will…
Spiders live everywhere. We even find them inside our homes. But how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find…
The world is full of colorful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and…
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People don’t sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don’t need to lie…
You have eyelashes. Your dog has eyelashes. But fish don’t! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about fish, including their body parts and behavior…
Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way! Fire trucks carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies…
Did you know that the average American produces about 4.5 pounds of waste every day? That’s a lot of garbage! Garbage trucks are hard at work picking up this garbage…
A car breaks down on the highway. It won’t go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck! Tow trucks carry broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed…
How fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems…
Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it and what challenges…
A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do we need to survive? Find out how people prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes…
Weather is always changing. It can be unpredictable. But even with all the changes, some patterns can be found. Learn how meteorologists use tools and systems to measure and predict…
This title teaches readers about the first brave, but sometimes ill-informed, explorers who ventured onto the icy peaks of Mount Everest. Read all about the mountain, it’s history and some…
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This title teaches readers about the first brave, but sometimes ill-informed, explorers who ventured into the freezing region around the South Pole. Read all about the race to discover the…
A humourous series that explores the characters and creatures from the world’s great mythological traditions
This book tells the story of Galileo, covering his early years and his family life and his superhero contributions to the world of science.
This book tells the story of Louis Pasteur covering his early years and his family life and his superhero contributions to the world of science.
This book looks at the water cycle, including topics such as evaporation, condensation, clouds and precipitation, through amazing facts, figures and stats.
This book looks at Earth’s landforms, including mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers and islands, through amazing facts, figures and stats.
This book looks at plant structures, including leaves, stems, roots and shoots, fruits and photosynthesis, through amazing facts, figures and stats.
This book looks at life cycles, including raising young, how plants grow, human reproduction and metamorphosis, through amazing facts, figures and stats.
This book looks at the rock cycle, including topics such as weathering, metamorphic rocks, sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks and making new rock, through amazing facts, figures and stats.
Wild animals can be beautiful creatures, but they can also turn dangerous in a heartbeat. Follow along as survivors use their courage, strength and sheer will to battle these deadly…
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Make a place for vegetables in your diet. From leafy greens to root vegetables that provide a variety of nutrition in all forms. This title includes information and meal ideas…
This book looks at causes, symptoms, and treatments of allergies with real-life examples from kids who have experienced them –
This book looks at causes, symptoms, and treatments of pink eye with real-life examples from kids who have experienced them –
This book looks at causes, symptoms and treatments of head lice with real-life examples from kids who have experienced them –
This book looks at causes and treatments of obesity with real-life examples from kids who have experienced them –
What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Argentinian people –
What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Guatemalan people. –
What is it like to live in or visit Italy? What makes Italy’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Italian people. –
What is it like to live in or visit South Korea? What makes South Korea’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of South Korean people –
What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lanka’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Sri Lankan people –
What is it like to live in or visit Turkey? What makes Turkey’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Turkish people –
Take a tour along the Nile and visit Ancient Egypt. Peer inside the pyramids to find the treasure within. Unravel mysterious mummies and learn how the Egyptians had death wrapped…
Step back in time to Ancient Greece one of history’s greatest civilizations. Find out how the fearsome hoplite soldiers fought. Discover Greece’s gorgeous goddesses and mighty gods. Find out how…
What does a web designer do? Readers discover that there are many ways to answer that question--because there are many different jobs in the field of web design. As they…