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The Building of the Hoover Dam

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817517

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Hoover Dam. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Building of the Golden Gate Bridge

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817500

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Golden Gate Bridge. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

SWAT Team Members in Action

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817494

Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of SWAT team members. 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.

Stunt Performers in Action

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817487

Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of stunt performers. 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.

Stegosaurus

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071499

Have you ever tried putting together a puzzle without knowing what it would look like when you had finished? If you have, you know what Othniel Charles Marsh felt like as he put together the bones and plates of a Stegosaurus he had discovered. Follow Stegosaurus from its life on Earth millions of years ago to its reconstruction in a museum--bones, plates, and all! 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.

Spinosaurus

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071482

Spinosaurus was a truly unique dinosaur. But it has certainly left behind plenty of questions for scientists to answer! Students will enjoy developing their own conclusions about the life and times of this spiny lizard. 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.

Soil

Pam Watts (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813618

Learn what's in soil, how soil forms, and how soil helps plants, animals, and people. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Smoke Jumpers in Action

Jon Westmark (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817470

Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of smoke jumpers. 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.

Sewer Inspector

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438042

Learn more about sewer inspectors, 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.

Sedimentary Rocks

Roberta Baxter (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813601

Learn about types of sedimentary rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Oviraptor

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071475

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.

Oil Worker

Mirella S. Miller (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438035

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.

Oil Rig Workers in Action

Tyler Omoth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817463

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.

Minerals

Roberta Baxter (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813595

Learn about types of minerals, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Metamorphic Rocks

Cecilia Pinto McCarthy (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813588

Learn about types of metamorphic rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Maria's Magic Magnet: A Book about Magnets

Kerry Dinmont (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820982

Introduces readers to Maria's day of experimenting with magnets. Discusses the concept of magnetism for young readers. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.

Maiasaura

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071468

The story of the Maiasaura is a story of good mothers, both dinosaur and human! One good mom's discovery of Maiasaura bones changed the ideas of many scientists about how some dinosaurs cared for their young. Find out for yourself what made Maiasaura such a good dino parent. Would you like one as your mother? 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.

Igneous Rocks

M. J. York (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813571

Learn about types of igneous rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Iguanodon

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071451

Life was often difficult for the Iguanodon. It couldn't fight larger dinosaurs with sharp teeth or pointy spikes. Even thunderstorms could pose a danger. Learn how Iguanodon survived on Earth for nearly twenty million years and why its fossils have been discovered all over the planet. 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.

Hurricanes

Peter Murray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438608

Provides information about the causes of hurricanes, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce.

How to Survive in the Wilderness

Samantha Bell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071222

Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people live in--and make it out of--the wilderness to survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

How to Survive on a Deserted Island

Samantha Bell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071246

Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people find the things they need to survive on--and get rescued from--a deserted island! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

How to Survive Being Lost at Sea

Samantha Bell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071215

Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people stranded on the seas endure and survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

How to Survive an Animal Attack

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071253

Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people avoid and overcome dangerous animal situations to survive! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

How to Survive a Tornado

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071239

Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people prepare for, and survive, destructive tornadoes. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.