With their notorious red spot and black body, black widow spiders have venom stronger than a rattlesnakes. Ever wonder why widow is in their name? After mating, females liquefy and eat males! Find out more about black widows in this book for brave, young readers.
Roamers, runners, and mischief-makers are all words to describe Siberian huskies. With an aptitude for speed and endurance, this breed loves to pull sleds and work in search and rescue missions. Natural pack instincts also make Siberians perfect pets for big families with children! Uncover the spirit of Siberian huskies in this title for inquisitive young readers.
Presents experiments and activities that demonstrate the concepts and scientific principles of magnetism.
Simple text explores the principles of liquids, including melting, freezing, surface tension, and density.
Introduces simple scientific principles involving heat, and provides instructions for experiments that can be done at home to prove them.
Describes experiments that can be performed with plants in order to learn about their properties, including whether roots grow before stems, the importance of light, and how plants drink water.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Air Traffic Controller, including training and skills needed.
Farm-raised turkeys are an important source of food for millions of people. Readers will learn all about the lives of these intriguing animals, from what they eat to how they spend their days.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Auto Technologist, including training and skills needed.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Carpenter, including training and skills needed.
Now matter what kind of food your favorite restaurant serves, it is sure to have chefs working behind the scenes. Readers will learn what it is like to work in a busy restaurant kitchen and how they can prepare for a career as a chef.
Fish are a major source of food for people around the world. Find out what it is like to work as a commercial fisher, from living and working on a boat to the hard work required to pull in huge nets of fish.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Dental Hygienist, including training and skills needed.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Electrician, including training and skills needed.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Heavy Equipment Operator, including training and skills needed.
Pipes carrying water run through the walls of our homes and beneath the streets we walk on. It is easy to see why plumbers are so important. Readers will find out what it is like to be a plumber. They will also learn which skills are required to make it in this career, as well as what sorts of obstacles and benefits they can expect on the job.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Multimedia Artist and Animator, including training and skills needed.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Surgical Technologist, including training and skills needed.
Bioengineers combine science and engineering to create solutions for many kinds of problems. Find out more about what it takes to succeed as a bioengineer.
Meteorologists predict the weather so we know what to expect when we go outside. Learn more about how you can prepare for a career in meteorology.
Llamas are strong, useful animals. Their hair is an important source of fiber and they are excellent pack animals. Readers will find out all about the lives of these extraordinary animals.
Describes how to search the Internet effectively, discussing choosing good keywords, using search engines, narrowing down a search by using additional keywords, using subject directories, and using subscription databases.
Introduces proper online etiquette for children, including respect, fairness, responsibilty, and manners.
Complete a variety of fun science experiments while enjoying fun in the sun at the beach.
Complete a variety of fun science experiments in your own backyard.
