Do you have a favorite comic-strip character? Read about how art combines with a story or joke to create a comic strip, as well as what steps artists follow to make a comic.
From squawking birds of paradise to monkeys swinging through the trees and insects crawling along the forest floor, be amazed by the variety of life that lives in a rain forest.
Learn all about the constellations, shooting stars, and satellites you can see when you look up into the night sky.
Read about the ways painters, musicians, and dancers are able to tell stories in art and make the viewer feel a certain way.
Find out about different animals and how their babies grow from caterpillars to butterflies, from joeys to kangaroos, and from cubs to lions.
How does weather work and how does it affect people's lives? Find out about the weather, from clouds and fog to snow, sleet, and hail.
Help the STEM Detectives discover who the hacker is who took their school Internet down. Bring your skills in matching shapes, reading graphs, and figuring out which objects float. Grab your notebpad and start investigating!
Help the STEM Detectives crack the case of the locked library. Bring your skills in matching shapes, finding patterns, and reading backwards text. Grab your notepad and start investigating!
Help the STEM Detectives find one of their team members. Robot iGumbo has gone missing. Bring your skills in mapping, finding bugs in instructions, and turning back time. Grab your notepad and start investigating!
Help the STEM Detectives solve the case of the missing noodles. Bring your skills in mapping circuits, using magnets, and making tally charts. Grab your notepad and start investigating while the clock ticks down!
Stephen Hawking's stated his goal was "No less than a complete understanding of the universe." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Stephen Hawking, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics. Hawking's theories always inspired and challenged colleagues, and his strength was building on older theories and revolutionizing them into new theories such as black hole radiation.
This simple book shows how food is grown, cared for, and harvested in a garden.
Sea monsters, such as the Kraken and the Loch Ness Monster, are cryptids--creatures whose existence is not yet proven to be true. Cryptozoologists gather stories from folklore and investigate reported sightings. In this guide, you'll find fascinating sea monster facts, including where in the world sea monsters are thought to exist, reported sightings, sea monsters in popular culture, and how to spot a lake monster.
Giant images of ants give kids a close-up view of ants in their colonies, doing their jobs, and going on raids.
Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in Venezuela. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Giant images of bees give kids a close-up view of different kinds of bees in their hives, their body parts, the jobs of different bees, and making honey.
Beautiful images of birds give kids a close-up view of different birds, their body parts, eggs, and nests.
Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in Germany. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in Italy. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in Mexico. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in the United States. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
From its roots in ancient Greece to its revitalization in the Age of Enlightenment and beyond, democracy as a form of government has changed over time. Find out what threats democracy faces today, and how it is a process that requires constant upkeep and renewal.
Democratic governments and processes are based on shared ideals for the common good of all citizens. Find out what these democratic values are and how to take part in democracy in your own country and community.
What is the difference between a representative democracy and an autocracy or dictatorship? Are all democracies equal? Why are some people attracted to authoritarian governments? This fascinating book explains why democracy can be a fragile form of government, requiring constant effort and attention from its citizens. Students are encouraged to investigate the ways their own governments respond to the needs and wants of its people.
Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in Australia. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
