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Certain species of bats get their chilling name from a legendary monster, the vampire, … bat really do[es] drink the blood of animals. Luckily, vampire bats don’t harm people; they’re…
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Vultures have some pretty disgusting habits. Their idea of a yummy meal is carrion, or rotting meat. But they have an even grosser idea of how to protect themselves from…
Everyone finds some kind of food distasteful. That might be broccoli for some or olives for others. This book puts those foods into perspective, and young readers will eat it…
Young naturalists learn early that when butterflies and moths first hatch from an egg, theyre in the form of caterpillars. They probably dont know that as caterpillars grow, they shed…
Planets aren’t the only objects beyond Earth’s atmosphere. This … volume explains the difference between comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, their origins, and their significance to us on Earth –
Our moon has long been a source of wonder for people looking up at the night sky. Young space explorers will find all they need to know about Earth’s only…
Planets aren’t the only objects beyond Earth’s atmosphere. This valuable volume explains the difference between comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, their origins, and their significance to us on Earth. Readers will…
For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different…
Most young astronomers know that Earth is located in the Milky Way galaxy, but they might not know what that means or what lies beyond. Understanding our galaxy and others…
Los agujeros negros no son ni agujeros ni negros. AESon invisibles y estaan llenos de materia! Los futuros astraonomos descubriraan muchos maas hechos fascinantes sobre estos fenaomenos espaciales con este…
Black holes are neither holes nor black. In fact, they’re invisible and packed with matter. Future astronomers will find out many more … facts about these space phenomena in this…
Many young learners are astonished to discover that the sun is a star. As the sole star of our solar system, all life on Earth depends on the sun. The…
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Describes whales, their habitat, diet, and other interesting f acts.
Shapes are a crucial concept for young learners. There’s no better way to reinforce this math concept than by encouraging them to see shapes in the world around them. These…
Ovals aren’t the most familiar shape for young learners to spot, but this bright book will give them plenty of practice. They’ll see ovals in mirrors, eggs, and rugs, among…
Rectangles can be fun and even exciting! Birthday packages arriving at the door, favorite books at the library, the community pool in the summer–all of these are familiar rectangular shapes…
People may have been living in North America 30,000 years ago! Archaeologists are constantly looking for information about how these early people arrived and how they survived. What is known…
Some historians assert the American Revolution began long before the first shots of the war were fired. This essential volume about the conflict that led to the establishment of the…
The United States was once a small group of states that had been colonies of Great Britain. It grew into a world power rapidly and a major driver of that…
"Pizzas, cookies, bike tires . . . some of the best things in life are circles. In the bright pages of this volume, readers will recognize circles in their everyday…
Diamonds are similar to squares, with their sides of equal length, but they look a bit squashed. Readers will recognize this special shape in the many bright photographs of this…
"Square crackers are a tasty snack. A square pillow is a perfect place to rest a head. It might not always occur to us, but our world is full of…
Triangles are terrific! We see this shape around us every day. Our favorite chips may be triangles. Mathematicians use triangular rulers, and triangles feature prominently in many flags. This book…
The culture of the United States was developing even before the nation was established during the American Revolution. Life in the British colonies of North America provided much of the…
Some studies of early America highlight events such as the first Thanksgiving and the establishment of different colonies. But true historians realize that American history is tightly bound to the…
Americans' large-scale movement west during the 1800s stemmed from several events. The discovery of gold in California, the Mormon migration west, the transcontinental railroad, and the search for farmland propelled…
