Explore the building of the Panama Canal and America's involvement through engaging text and detailed illustrations.
Examines the technological innovations and social changes that were bought about by the Industrial Revolution, describing the inventions which transformed textiles, transportation, communications, the generation of electricity, and manufacturing of steel.
Desert habitats support a varied and interesting food web. Desert animals are highlighted and identified as predator, prey, or both.
Get close to the battlefield in one of the most heavily armed gunships in the world. The AC-130 has enough firepower to take out enemy tanks and other armored vehicles. Learn about the history of the AC-130, its weapons and features, and how it supports ground troops in their missions.
The United States Marine Corps uses the Super Cobra to support Marines and take out enemy vehicles. Loaded with missiles, guns, and rockets, the Super Cobra is a very efficient force on the battlefield. Readers will explore the history of the Super Cobra and how this attack helicopter helps the Marine Corps complete missions.
Provides detailed and interesting information about organisms and their place in the food web in the Arctic.
Named after two soldiers who won the Medal of Honor, the Stryker is an armored combat vehicle that serves many roles in the United States Army. Strykers can carry troops, guns, and missiles. They can also work as ambulances, fire trucks, and reconnaissance vehicles. Discover why the Stryker is going to be a mainstay in the Army for many years.
The Sea Dragon is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the United States military. It can transport troops and haul cargo. It is also used to detect and blow up mines in dangerous waters. Read about the history of the Sea Dragon, the tools it uses to detect mines, and its role in keeping our waters safe.
Soar through clouds while flying ultralight airplanes. See up close photos of these exciting planes.
Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to pulleys.
Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to screws.
Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to levers.
How rocks first formed, where we find them and how they change, the different kinds and how we use them.
All about water - how we use it, waste it, where it comes from and how much we have.
Wind and generator of energy and how it works for us
Learn about heat in all of its forms and origins, and how it affects us every day.
This book uses the ocean as a backdrop to define food webs and identifying the animals who act as predator, prey, or both.
Take an in-depth look at technology in this science encyclopedia.
Find research projects and fun science experiments in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at earth science in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at chemistry in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at physics in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at animal life in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at human life in this science encyclopedia.
Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge--bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.
