Daring and Dangerous: Auto Racers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of professional auto racing. From NASCAR to Formula 1 and everything in between, the 32 fact- and photo-filled pages of this book offer readers an opportunity to learn about the history of racing and what it takes to be a part of this daring and dangerous sport.
Learn how World War II affected America and continues to influence our lives today, through technology advances, human rights issues, and more.
Discover the causes of World War I and learn how the war affected Americans during the war and for decades to follow. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Pit vipers are some of the most feared and deadly venomous snakes in the world. Learn about these fascinating creatures and how they use heat-sensing pits to hunt prey. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.
Did you know the rattlesnake is a member of the pit viper family? From its deadly fangs to its noisy tail, the western diamondback rattlesnake may leave you shaking with fear.
The King Cobra has evolved over thousands of years into a magnificent predator. Discover amazing facts about the king cobra, the world’s longest venomous snake. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.
Explore how the American public viewed the war in Vietnam and how American culture changed during the Vietnam era. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Green anacondas are the heaviest snakes in the world. Learn all about these amazing creatures, from their habits to their habitats. Includes a glossary and color photographs.
Learn how the American Revolution tore apart communities and turned British colonists to Americans. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Learn how it felt to live through the 9-11 attacks and how America changed - for better and worse - in the years that followed. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
In this title, learn about the different types flying tree snakes and their habitats and habits. Includes maps, fast facts, and color photographs.
Learn how the Civil War touched the lives of all Americans and impacted the politics, economy, and culture of the nation. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
The cottonmouth is the only poisonous semi-aquatic snake in the world. Learn all about this snazzy swimmer, from its habits to its habitats. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.
Learn about the series of protests and civil actions that made the Civil Rights Era one of change, conflict, and new hope. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Este libro describe el proceso de invención desde la idea hasta el diseño y la comercialización del producto, mostrando cómo el conjunto de ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería, artes y matemáticas (STEAM) está involucrado en el proceso.
Uncover the weird truths about the Wild West, from UFO sightings to cowboy lullabies. Includes a glossary, fast facts and other resources.
Much of what we think about pirates comes from ways they are portrayed in books and movies. Learn the weird truth about the Golden Age of Piracy and how it spawned popular pirate stereotypes. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.
El libro presenta información sobre los genes y la herencia a través de fotografías y gráficas.
Monster myths often reflect the culture from which they come. Explore the weird truth about monster myths and sightings all over the world. Includes a glossary, Weird, True Facts, and other resources.
Discover the difference between bugs and insects and explore what makes some of them weird and wonderful. Includes a glossary, photographs, and other resources. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.
En el libro se explica cómo han evolucionado los medios de comunicación utilizados por los seres humanos, desde los mensajes orales y el desarrollo de la escritura hasta los teléfonos celulares y las computadoras personales.
El libro explora cómo la actividad humana afecta a nuestro planeta y descubre como podemos contribuir a la disminución de estos efectos.
Los fenómenos naturales y las actividades humanas causan cambios y consecuencias en la Tierra. En el libro se explican desde el punto de vista científico y se sugiere lo que se puede hacer para reducir las consecuencias de estos cambios.
The Lincoln Navigator is a king-sized, super deluxe, Sport Utility Vehicle. Big and Bold, this mammoth machine rules the road.
The Mercedes AMG G-65, powerful and durable, ranks among the company's most interesting vehicles. Discover why many think it is the world's greatest SUV.
