Describes the necessity of police dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
Learn all about polar bears, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Pittsburgh Steelers one of the most historic and successful teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various piranha species.
Learn more about pig farmers, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Philadelphia one of the most historic and successful teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
Bring readers along to witness music industry star Pharrell Williams's rise to fame. Pharrell is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer known especially for his song 'Happy.' Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
From exploring historic Philadelphia to hiking in Pine Creek Gorge, there's lots to see and do in Pennsylvania! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Pennsylvania special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Scientists who study dinosaurs often have to be good detectives. And like detectives, they sometimes come to the wrong conclusions. That's what happened when George Olson discovered the first Oviraptor fossil. Learn why Olson named the new dinosaur 'egg stealer' and how later scientists finally uncovered the truth about Oviraptor. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.
From stargazing at Pine Mountain Observatory to the Museum at Warm Springs, there's lots to see and do in Oregon! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Oregon special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From learning about cowboys to hiking the Black Mesa, there's lots to see and do in Oklahoma! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Oklahoma special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Learn more about oil workers, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of oil rig workers. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
From a giant mound of earth that winds like a snake to historic military airplanes, there's lots to see and do in Ohio! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Ohio special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From the stunning painted canyons in the Badlands to the International Peace Garden, there's lots to see and do in North Dakota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make North Dakota special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From searching for wildlife in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to watching NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, there's lots to see and do in North Carolina! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make North Carolina special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the New York Jets one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
From sightseeing in New York City to visiting Niagara Falls, there's lots to see and do in New York! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make New York special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the New York Giants one of the most historic and successful teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the New Orleans Saints one of the most popular teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
From the grand heights of Mount Washington to the state capitol in Concord, there's lots to see and do in New Hampshire! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make New Hampshire special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From boating in the Delaware River Gap to strolling along beachside boardwalks, there's lots to see and do in New Jersey! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make New Jersey special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From Old West outlaws to stunning Pueblo architecture, there's lots to see and do in New Mexico! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make New Mexico special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the New England Patriots one of the most dominant teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
From visiting a sod house from the 1800s to exploring a hand-planted forest, there's lots to see and do in Nebraska! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nebraska special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
