From bread to pasta to cereal, most of us eat a lot of grains. But why is eating food from the grain food group so important? Find out more about grains and how they keep your body healthy. Discover where grains come from and how they get from farms to factories, from stores to your plate and learn some easy ways to make grains part of your daily diet!
A wild prairie is a lively place in this rhythmic romp with munchers and crunchers above and below the grasses so thick, and fires that flare, and rains that quenchand always the prairie grows green. Back matter offers information and activities for a fuller appreciation of this marvelous, disappearing habitat.
Inspire readers to get wired for knowledge! This informative new title introduces the scientific principles of electricity. Full-color photographs, accessible text, and relatable, real-life examples explain how electricity is created, stored, and moved. Readers learn that electricity can occur naturally or can be produced by batteries or machines. Hands-on activities encourage readers to experience science in a meaningful way.
Two small robots explore science and technology in their workshop. Enriched by amusing illustrations, witty texts, photos and information boxes, young children will learn the basics of the wheel and axle.
A tiny baby sea turtle scrambles across the sandy beach and into the sea. Floating far out in the ocean, Kiki is becoming a gentle giant. She swims to shallower water where a rainbow of corals puts on a show. Kiki adopts the busy coral reef as her new home and discovers fish of all sizes and lots of surprises! But something keeps calling her back to the beach...and the circle of life continues.
Get a glimpse into the weird and wonderful world of caterpillars. Hairy, spiky, or covered in goo, these creepy little critters have developed amazing survival techniques. Life cycle into butterfly featured.
Daisylocks needs a home that is just right. She asks Wind to help her find the perfect habitat to spread her roots, and he accepts the challenge. Wind blows Daisylocks to the plain, the mountain and the wetland. She objects to each place one by one too cold, too hard, too wet. Daisylocks is not ready to give up! They try the humid rainforest and then the warm beach; those are not just right either. Will Wind find the perfect climate and soil for Daisylocks to place her roots and grow into a beautiful flower?
A series for the young architect, designer or archeologist who wants to unearth the wonderful cities and dwellings of the past and learn how ancient builders worked.
A series for the young architect, designer or engineer who wants to plan and build their own ecologically sound home that will also help our planet.
A series for the young architect, designer or engineer who wants to plan and build amazing future style homes and workplaces.
Can science save your life? In Science to the Rescue, Joe an adventurous scientist, must apply his knowledge of science to survive being alone in six challenging environments around the world. Learn about the geographic, climate, and geological features of each environment as you follow Joe in each exciting story of survival.
Can science save your life? In Science to the Rescue, Joe an adventurous scientist, must apply his knowledge of science to survive being alone in six challenging environments around the world. Learn about the geographic, climate, and geological features of each environment as you follow Joe in each exciting story of survival.
Can science save your life? In Science to the Rescue, Joe an adventurous scientist, must apply his knowledge of science to survive being alone in six challenging environments around the world. Learn about the geographic, climate, and geological features of each environment as you follow Joe in each exciting story of survival.
Can science save your life? In Science to the Rescue, Joe an adventurous scientist, must apply his knowledge of science to survive being alone in six challenging environments around the world. Learn about the geographic, climate, and geological features of each environment as you follow Joe in each exciting story of survival.
Can science save your life? In Science to the Rescue, Joe an adventurous scientist, must apply his knowledge of science to survive being alone in six challenging environments around the world. Learn about the geographic, climate, and geological features of each environment as you follow Joe in each exciting story of survival.
Can science save your life? In Science to the Rescue, Joe an adventurous scientist, must apply his knowledge of science to survive being alone in six challenging environments around the world. Learn about the geographic, climate, and geological features of each environment as you follow Joe in each exciting story of survival.
Wildebeests, zebras, and other African animals live in danger of being strangled to death by an African lion. Even people in small villages face the threat of an attack from a ruthless lion! You will be terrified as you read about these ferocious cats with appetites for human flesh!
Unpredictability is dangerous! That is why the Cape buffalo is an animal to avoid at all costs. Though this buffalo may appear mellow and seem to be minding its own business, it can charge at any moment. Encounter the brutal beast that is the Cape buffalo in this title.
The Friesian horse may be large and powerful, but it is also quick and graceful. A champion at both dressage and driving, the breed is also known for excellent pleasure riding. Hop on a Friesian and learn its nature, history, and where it excels in the equine world today!
There is an animal in Asia with enough venom in its bite to kill 20 people! It is the king cobraa snake that lifts its body off the ground, spreads its hood, and hisses violently before attacking. The king cobra has killed many people. Those that have survived attacks are lucky. Read a survival story and learn how to avoid attacks in this thrilling book.
Deep in the forest, hikers must watch where they step. Fresh tracks could mean a run-in with a grizzly! This aggressive bear is fiercely protective of its cubs and always ready to stand its ground. After reading this book, the roar of a grizzly will send shivers down your spine!
Spotted hyenas get the giggles after a successful hunt. They laugh loudly to welcome other hyenas to come and feast on the kill. This book introduces children to hyenasanimated hunters and scavengers. Blastoff! Series
A rhinoceros is always ready for a fight! One or two horns protrude from its head. These horns are used as weapons against other rhinos and predators. Beginning readers will learn how rhinos use their horns in battle and discover that they can regrow broken horns! Blastoff! Series
It seems the most overlooked creatures tend to have tricks up their sleeves or in this case, tails. Threaten a salamander and it might steal away, leaving one extremity behind. Kids will delight in the salamanders means of survival, and learn how this amphibian behaves in the wild. Blastoff! Series
