A brief introduction to the flying pterodactyls, highlighting their size, habitat, food sources, and demise. Also included is a virtual field trip to a museum with notable pterodactyl fossils.
A brief introduction to the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex, highlighting its size, habitat, food sources, and demise. Also included is a virtual field trip to a museum with notable T. rex fossils.
A simple introduction to the Chicago Cubs major league baseball team, including its start in 1876, its World Series triumphs, and its stars throughout the years
A brief introduction to the long-necked Apatosaurus, highlighting its size, habitat, food sources, and demise. Also included is a virtual field trip to a museum with notable Apatosaurus fossils.
A brief introduction to the armored Stegosaurus, highlighting its size, habitat, food sources, and demise. Also included is a virtual field trip to a museum with notable Stegosaurus fossils.
A brief introduction to the horned Triceratops, highlighting its size, habitat, food sources, and demise. Also included is a virtual field trip to a museum with notable Triceratops fossils.
A brief introduction to the speedy Velociraptor, highlighting its size, habitat, food sources, and demise. Also included is a virtual field trip to a museum with notable Velociraptor fossils.
A fundamental exploration of battleships, including their size and firepower, history of development, gun turrets and other features, and famous models from around the world.
A fundamental exploration of aircraft carriers, including their size and carrying capacity, history of development, flight decks and other features, and famous models from around the world.
A fundamental exploration of tanks, including their size and firepower, history of development, crawler tracks and other features, and famous models from around the world.
A fundamental exploration of bombers, including their speed and carrying capacity, history of development, targeting systems and other features, and famous models from around the world.
A fundamental exploration of fighter jets, including their speed and maneuverability, history of development, cockpits and other features, and famous models from around the world.
A fundamental exploration of military helicopters, including their uses and carrying capacity, history of development, rotors and other features, and famous models from around the world.
A fundamental exploration of submarines, including their size and diving ability, history of development, periscopes and other features, and famous models from around the world.
Old MacDonald had a...woods? Yes! Come along with Jo MacDonald and learn about the wild creatures in the woods at her grandfather's farm. Noisy ones, quiet ones, and a few surprises. This delightful variation on "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" playfully introduces youngsters to the woodland habitat while engaging little ones with rhythm and wordplay.
Rivers are teeming with life! Children will learn the geography of North American rivers and to appreciate the animals that live there while they count the baby otters or dragonflies. Their learning will be reinforced as they "squeal" like muskrats and "hop" like frogs. All of this fun learning activity is set to the rhythm of the classical tune of "Over in the Meadow."
When frogs get together, they love to sing! They fill their big, bulgy throat pouch with air and sing out loud. Some peep, some trill, some growl, some creek, and some go WAAH, WAAH, WAAH! It's a chorus that happens near almost every pond and stream. Learn more about these delightful creatures--and sing along with them!
Explains the structure, color and size of a star, how it begins and how it ends.
Xtreme Space brings the wonders of our universe into kids' hands. Exploration introduces readers to both the history and future of outer space exploration. These books may be learning tools, but they are also designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader.
Xtreme Space brings the wonders of our universe into kids' hands. From the history of the space race in Astronaut Firsts to the amazing tools of Robots & Rovers, readers are introduced to both the history and future of outer space exploration. These books may be learning tools, but they are also designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader.
Put readers in the pilot's seat of a jet! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of jets. Readers will learn how passenger jets are used for transport and how fighter and attack jets are used in the military. The forces that make a jet fly - lift, gravity, thrust, and drag - are also described. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a jet. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Also discussed are safety measures and jet history. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.
Xtreme Space brings the wonders of our universe into kids' hands. Sky Watch introduces readers to both the history and future of outer space exploration. These books may be learning tools, but they are also designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader.
Put readers in the driver's seat of a dragster! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of dragsters. Readers will learn about the three main types of dragsters - top fuel cars, stock cars, and funny cars. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a dragster. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Also discussed are safety measures, famous racers, and dragster history. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.
Xtreme Space brings the wonders of our universe into kids' hands. Robots & Rovers introduces readers to the amazing tools used by NASA and both the history and future of outer space exploration. These books may be learning tools, but they are also designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader.
Put readers in the pilot's seat of a hovercraft! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of hovercraft. Readers will learn how powerful hovercraft move over land and water to be used in war, for rescue work, and for racing and recreation. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a hovercraft. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Safety measures and hovercraft history are also discussed. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.
