Is there mounting evidence from eyewitness stories and grainy photographs proving the existence of monsters like Bigfoot or Yeti, or do people see what they want to see?
Bears hunt and kill people. Sharks seek out human blood. Are these facts or false claims? While it's true that wild animals can kill, harming people may not be their true nature. The fact is, we all must live together. Learn just what makes these animals deadly and the part people play in their behaviors. It could save your life.
How did Edison help movies get started? What was Technicolor? How do 3-D glasses work? Who was Dar Robinson? Has a movie ever amazed you?
Content Includes: Prevention: The Best Cure, Getting Medical Attention, Handling Health Problems, Avoiding Health Hazards. 32 Compact two-page lessons are each tightly focused on a particular subtopic to guarantee comprehension and build a foundation for further practice and skill development. Back-of-the-book list of key words in each. Preview & Review exercises introduce & wrap up each unit. Includes "Everyday Math" application in every lesson.
Presents readers with the 12 most devastating earthquakes of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, first-person accounts, and why they were the worst. Features full-color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of an earthquake.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on horses. Did you know that horses, zebras and donkeys are all related? They belong to the same animal family that scientists call Equidae. Find out why horses can sleep standing up and other fun facts about these amazing animals.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on kittens. Did you know a kitten’s whiskers grow to be a little longer than the length of its body? Learn why a kitten always lands on its feet and other fun facts.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on volcanoes. Did you know that scientists that study volcanoes are called volcanologists? Learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes and composite volcanoes.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on predators. Did you know in one leap the black panther can cover 25 feet (7.6m)? A panther can also jump 12 feet (3.6m) high! Learn all about the black panther, tiger, wolf, sea otter, mamba, snake, praying mantis, spider, scorpion, killer whale, great white shark, and bald eagle!
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on apes. Did you know that orangutans spend most of their lives in trees? They are the slowest-moving apes. Big males sometimes have to travel on the ground because the tree branches can’t support them. Children will learn about the gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, bonobo and gibbon.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on wild cats. Did you know that lions are the only cats, that live in family groups called prides? Children will learn about the lion, tiger, jaguar, cheetah, leopard, clouded leopard, and snow leopard.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on spiders. Did you know that some spiders are big enough to eat frogs, lizards and small birds?
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on snakes. Did you know that snakes have two eyes? But they don’t have any eyelids, so they can’t blink.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on dinosaurs. Did you know that Tyrannosaurus was the fiercest meat-eating dinosaur? It wasn’t the biggest, but it was huge—7 tons (6.5 metric tons) of charging monster. At over 40 feet (12 m) long, it was a smart killer with sharp eyesight. Learn all about these prehistoric creatures and the paleontologists that study them.
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on crocodiles. Did you know that crocodiles do not chew their food? They tear off big bites and swallow them whole! Learn all about how they look, where they live, their babies, how they change as they grow up, and more.
Los niños exploraran las maquinas monstruo incluyendo la excavadora, el tractor, aparejo grande, camión monstruo y mas con este libro colorido que ofrece fotografías reales. Estudios revelan que a pequeños lectores les resulta mas fácil asociar maquinas monstruo de la vida real en fotografías a diferencia de ilustraciones. Desde una excavador hasta un camión monstruo, este libro les enseña a los niños sobre grandes, poderos maquinas! Otros libros en esta serie incluye: Bebés del Corral, Listos Para El Rescate y Cucu-aca-ta en el Zoo.
Los niños exploraran datos curiosos sobre diferentes animals del corral y aprenderán el nombre de cada bebé animal con este libro colorido que ofrece fotografías reales. Los estudios demuestran que los jóvenes aprendiz les resulta mas fácil asociar los animales de la vida real que se muestran en las fotografías que de las ilustraciones. ¡Desde adorables pequeños cachorros manchados, terneros bebés, este libro enseña a los pequeños niños todo sobre sus amigos del corral favoritos!
Los niños explorarán datos curiosos sobre los diferentes animales del zoológico con este libro colorido que ofrece fotografías reales. Los estudios demuestran que los jóvenes aprendiz les resulta mas fácil asociar los animales de la vida real que se muestran en las fotografías que de las ilustraciones. ¿Sabias que una familia de leones se llama manada? ¿O, que el guepardo is el animal terrestre mas rápido? ¡Del león hasta un loro, este libro le enseña a los pequeños niños todo sobre sus peludos amigos del zoológico!
¿Sabias que a pesar de que todas las cebras tienen rayas negras y blancas cada cebra es única? ¿O, que los leones son parte de la gran familia gato pero no pueden ronronear? Aprende datos curiosos sobre animales salvajes en este libro que ofrece fotografías reales. Los estudios demuestran que los jóvenes aprendiz les resulta mas fácil asociar los animales de la vida real que se muestran en las fotografías que de las ilustraciones. Animales y reptiles en este libro incluyen a la: cebra, león, jirafa, rinoceronte, gorila, elefante, hipopótamo, avestruz, cocodrilo, y el guepardo con datos curiosos de cada uno. Después juega un juego divertido e identifica el animal salvaje al ver su pelaje o piel
In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind volleyball, while learning about motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes’ clothing and gear. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind this exciting Olympic event. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps readers learn more. Children can learn more about the science behind volleyball using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The Science Behind Volleyball also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind cycling while learning about the forces at work in cycling events, the special designs that help athletes achieve top speeds, and the skills cyclists use to compete for gold. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind these exciting Olympic events. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps readers learn more. Children can learn more about the science behind cycling using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The Science Behind Cycling also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers discover the amazing technology and designs used to keep people safe in extreme environments. They will also learn about how engineers and other professionals work to create this technology. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about these engineering feats. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps children learn more. Children can learn more about safety in extreme climates using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Safety in Extreme Climates also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers discover the different equipment used to keep athletes safe and the new technology that helps prevent injuries. They will also learn about how engineers design sports equipment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about these engineering feats. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps children learn more. Children can learn more about safe sports equipment using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Safe Sports Equipment also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Eyes introduces emergent readers to unique and different-colored animal eyes while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren’t facing too many challenges at once. Eyes includes tools for caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
Feet introduces emergent readers to the different kinds of animal feet while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren’t facing too many challenges at once. Feet includes tools for caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index.
