Imagine walking down the street and running into an Ankylosaurus. Its heavy, plated body and thick spines would surprise anybody! But despite its size and armor, this 'stiff lizard' could move pretty quickly when it needed to. Discover how Ankylosaurus continues to surprise scientists--and unsuspecting readers--to this day. 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.
Find out how the enormous, plant-eating Apatosaurus gained the name 'deceptive lizard.' Learn what role it played in 'The Great Bone Wars' of the 1870s. Follow the many changing theories surrounding Apatosaurus, and come up with your own ideas about what life was like for this strange and mysterious dinosaur! 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.
Long ago, a once-mighty Allosaurus stalked the land searching for helpless prey for dinner, too sick to battle stronger dinosaurs. Millions of years later, scientists discovered the bones of this 'different lizard' in Wyoming and named him Big Al. Read how Big Al helped them learn more about Allosaurus and its days on Earth. 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.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create fireworks right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as ignition, atoms and molecules, and density. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a volcano right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as acids and bases, atoms and molecules, and elements. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a super bouncy ball right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as atoms and molecules, polymers, and elasticity. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create slime right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as states of matter, solvents and solutes, and solutions. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create a 'rubber' egg right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as acids, concentration, and life cycles. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
When Ricky and his younger brother have an argument, Leo the paintbrush teaches them about the importance of respecting siblings. Together, the boys and Leo learn about standing up for one another, respecting each other's belongings, and not being bossy. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a section on using respectful words, a S.T.E.A.M. activity, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research including web sites, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create an invisible message right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as solubility, atoms and molecules, and absorption. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create ice cream without a machine! Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as atoms and molecules, freezing points, and dissolution. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from slavery. With clever plans and the help of the Underground Railroad, these people escaped enslavement to find freedom. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from life-or-death situations in space. Facing circumstances ranging from space station fires to damaged space shuttles, these astronauts had to escape danger in outer space and return back to Earth alive. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from war-torn East Germany. From the early 1960s to the late 1980s, thousands of people fled the communist regime in East Germany to the freedom of West Germany. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from Alcatraz. This notorious island prison was home to hundreds of inmates, dozens of whom risked their lives to escape captivity. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from animal attacks. Facing fearsome animals ranging from sharks in the Pacific Ocean to bears at Yellowstone National Park, these people escaped the jaws of wild animals and lived to tell the tale. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from sinking ships. Thousands of people on board fought for their lives as these ships sank to the depths of the ocean, and only some survived. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Engage readers with simple step-by-step instructions to create cave crystals right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as saturation, solutions, and atoms. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly science experiment inspires observation and hands-on fun.
This book provides the history of biofuels, different uses, positive and negative characteristics, and how they will impact the future.
This book explains what going green means, what eco-friendly energy is, and how readers can make a difference.
In Understanding Biomes, students will learn about the different biomes that exist on Earth. Readers will love discovering new information in this chapter book while also reinforcing learned skills with comprehension and extension activities.
This book describes the process involved in minting coins and printing paper money and steps taken to prevent counterfeiting.
This book discusses the different ways people have paid for things throughout history, including barter, cash, credit card, checks, wire transfers, and online payments.
This book presents an illustrated discussion of the history and evolution of video games and consoles, the development of handheld games, the various genres available, the places one can play, and careers in the industry.
This book introduces biofuels as a possible energy source and discusses the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy, fossil fuels, photosynthesis, and more.
