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Though these big, majestic draft horses are most often seen pulling carriages and wagons in ads and parades, they were originally bred to work on farms. The Clydesdale hails from…
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The donkey, along with its close kin the hinny and the mule, is known for its stamina. Readers will learn that, though these members of the horse family have a…
Introduces goats, describing their physical characteristics, social behavior, eating habits, and such products as milk, cheese, and angora and cashmere fibers obtained from them.
Explores the life stages, living conditions, and uses of the chicken.
Though they do not fly long distances like their wild cousins, domestic geese can be found all throughout the world. Kids will be fascinated to learn all about these noisy…
Presents the history of the women’s suffrage movement, including its roots in the abolitionist movement, the Declaration of Sentiments from the 1848 women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York…
Some introduced species just naturally drive out native plants and animals from their environments. This captivating book acquaints readers with some of these invaders, from kudzu to Burmese pythons. Your…
Introduces different herds of cattle and their culture.
Discusses sheep, how they are raised, and how they are used as sources of food and clothing.
This fact-packed book offers kids an in-depth look at an animal that people have cherished for thousands of years. Young readers will learn about the indispensable role that cattle play…
The Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria gave fame to these graceful horses for their balletic dressage performances. The breed’s noble history is traced, from its origins in the sixteenth…
A Thoroughbred horse is bred for speed. The horses that take part in many storied races, such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, are all Thoroughbreds. In…
Young horse enthusiasts will enjoy learning about Portugal’s most prized horse breed in this engrossing volume. The Lusitano’s close relationship to the Andalusian is brought to the forefront and readers…
With its shiny black coat and long, flowing mane and tail, the Friesian is one of the most dramatic-looking and beautiful horse breeds. Readers explore the Friesian’s roots in the…
The nimble Arabian horse is known for both beauty and endurance. Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the breeds origins in the hot, harsh deserts of Arabia and…
Whenever you need to know the temperature of something, use a thermometer. Readers are introduced to the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales and a variety of thermometer types, including digital thermometers…
Beakers and graduated cylinders are invaluable tools. They are used to measure the volume of liquids in countless experiments. Labeled photographs make tricky topics, such measuring the volume of liquid…
Key science concepts, such as mass, weight, and density are explained through engaging, accessible text. Labeled photographs introduce readers to a range of scales and balances, including triple-beam balances, spring…
This guide teaches students how to use clocks and stop watches. Explanations are provided of how these tools can be used to study things, such as a persons heart rate…
If you want to get a closer look at anything from a ladybug to a grain of sand, a hand lens or microscope is the tool for you. Handy explanations…
Tape measures and rulers are among the most common measuring tools. Readers are aided in understanding how these tools are used in a science context and offered an experiment for…
The belief that All men are created equal, and have the right to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness has inspired generations of Americans. Readers will learn what historical…
Describes why the Constitution was written and how amendments have enabled it to evolve over time. Also explains the ten amendments in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution’s seven…
Bringing the story of the American Revolution to life, readers will learn about events leading up to the revolution, such as the French and Indian War, the passage of the…
Learn about the brave men and women who fought to end slavery. This book introduces young readers to heroes such as Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Harriet Tubman. Explore…
To an unusual extent, the United States is a nation of immigrants. Readers will encounter the waves of immigrants who made this land their home. Along with those who came…
Climate change is among the hottest topics of discussion today. Children will learn how global warming occurs, what causes it, and what we can do to lessen its effects.
The average American produces over 1,000 pounds of trash every year. This important book examines how we can reduce this figure through reducing, recycling, and reusing, allowing your students to…