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Julia Lorraine Hill picked up the nickname Butterfly after a butterfly landed on her hand, and stayed there, throughout an entire hike with her family. Readers will learn that Julia’s…
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A vampire bat must drink half its weight in blood every night. This is just one of the facts readers discover through this volume.
Introduces readers to the California Gold Rush.
Moving is stressful anytime, but when a family is forced to move because they cannot afford to pay their mortgageit is a whole different experience. Kid-friendly text helps young readers…
Describes reasons why families have to spend less money, and how children can help.
An introduction to squirrel monkeys for young readers.
More than 100 million bicycles are created each year. The most important part of any bicycle is the frame. Explore the process of creating an everyday object or food from…
The shape of a football makes it easier for a player to throw and carry. Each football is made out of four leather panels. Explore the process of creating an…
Incense cedar trees provide the wood used in most pencils. The hexagonal shape of most pencils stops them from rolling away. Explore the process of creating an everyday object or…
A gas called carbon dioxide causes the bubbles in soda pop. It was first added to water more than 200 years ago. Explore the process of creating an everyday object…
This media enhanced book contains access code for supplemental online content.
Toilet paper is often bleached, giving it a white color. A typical roll of toilet paper is 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12 centimeters) wide. Explore the process of…
More families than ever find themselves faced with the necessity of going on welfare in order to feed, clothe, and provide for their families. This book explains what welfare is…
Incredible stress, anxiety, and change can be brought about when a parent loses his or her job. Readers learn what being unemployed means, what the parent might be feeling, and…
Most Americans are no stranger to debt, but until recently kids may not have been aware of how much debt their family was carrying. When a family has to go…
With the costs of healthcare skyrocketing, and comprehensive coverage being difficult to obtain, those who do not have health insurance are often left to their own devices. This book explains…
Who would want to live on the freezing polar tundra? Actually, plenty of animals and plants do. Full-color photographs present animals such as penguins, polar bears, and the arctic tern…
Introduces several types of animals that live in caves.
This book examines the creatures that live on and around coral reefs.
Introduces some of the animals of rain forests and how they live.
Deserts can sometimes appear devoid of life. In reality, life abounds in this harsh environment. Students will take a closer look at animals, such as hawks, snakes, and tortoises that…
Introduces some of the animals that live in the mountains.
This volume discusses the highly adaptable rodent’s habitats and diet, and includes scary facts about these intriguing mammals.
Anacondas are one of the largest snakes in the world. Interesting facts about its habitat, behavior, and diet along with striking photographs of anacondas in action will grip readers from…
Spiders are commonly feared but amazing arachnids. Readers are introduced to the diverse world of tarantulas, learning the details of the habitats, diets, and scary facts associated with these fascinating…
Introduces scorpions, discussing their physical characteristics, habitats, eating habits, and the predators that eat them.
Piranhas are known for their razor sharp teeth and insatiable appetite for meat. Readers will be introduced to this often-misunderstood animal through fact sheets and captivating photographs. A high-interest topic…
