Before 1914, traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast meant going by land across the entire United States. To go by sea involved a long journey around South America and …
The U.S.S. Monitor was an entirely new type of warship when it launched in 1862. Dubbed the forefather of the modern Navy, this ironclad ship changed how wars are fought at sea. …
Young readers will feel their skin crawl as they read this introduction to some of the most disgusting bugs in the world, including scorpions, jumping spiders, giant wetapungas, …
Ready, set, take off Airplanes features all kindsof amazing aircraft: Wright-like flyers, the supersonic Concorde, military planes, space shuttles, helicopters, hot-air balloons, …
Provides the biography of the historical aviator who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932 as well as the first woman to fly across the Pacific in 1935 …
This is Mission Control. 3...2...1...Blast Off Get ready to explore rockets, satellites, and outer space. You'll travel with the astronauts on their journeys beyond, and then …
Young children can try out their reading wings as they learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. The simply written text goes hand-in-hand with the striking cut-paper artwork of …
Clear, simple text and bright, charming artwork teach all about this delicious fruit--from grafting young apple trees to the transformation from apple blossom to full-grown apple. …
Not for the faint of heart, a revolting reader that is sure to be a favorite among boys shows many of the disturbing habits of animals such as the horned lizard, the naked mole …
Did you know that the mimic octopus can change its shape, skin color, and texture to match its surroundings, or that there is a type of goat that faints whenever it feels …
