Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various jaguar species.
Narrates how hunting dogs are trained and offers real-life examples of the dogs in action. Additional features include a table of contents, a bullet-point summary of the job, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index.
Provides information about the causes of hurricanes, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of farm-raised horses. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Introduces the MyPlate guidelines and how to incorporate the five food groups into snacks.
Describes the necessity of guide dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
From their shiny, golden coat to their deep brown eyes, golden retrievers are beautiful--inside and out! Learn more about these faithful, dependable hard-working dogs inside.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various gorilla species.
Learn all about giant pandas, 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.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of farm-raised goats. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Once called wolf dogs, German shepherds have worked alongside people in everything from hunting to police work. These extremely intelligent, brave, and loyal dogs are some of the hardest-working canines around. Learn more about them inside!
Learn more about garbage collectors, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest part of the job is, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Discusses what floods are, how they occur, and how to protect oneself when they happen.
Lights flash, sirens sound, and a fire truck speeds down the street toward a burning building. This may sound thrilling, but fighting fires ultimately requires an extreme amount of dedication and courage. This book gives young readers a glimpse of the risks firefighters face, as well as the heroism that helps save lives.
Learn all about fennec foxes, 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.
Electricity is a crucial part of our day-to-day life, but working with it can be a dangerous job. So who keeps the power flowing? Filled with interesting text and colorful pictures, this title allows children to meet the professionals who help control the comforts and necessities provided by electricity.
Examines earthquakes, what they are, what causes them, and better means of monitoring them.
Provides information about the causes of droughts, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of dolphins. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of domesticated dogs. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Narrates how detection dogs are trained and offers real-life examples of the dogs in action. Additional features include a table of contents, a bullet-point summary of the job, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index.
Early on, kids are taught the importance of taking care of their teeth. Dentists play a pivotal role in helping children maintain good hygiene, as well as protecting their pearly whites for years to come. Engaging pictures and easy-to-read text introduce children to the world of dentistry and help them see their own dentists in a new light!
Long and lean, dachshunds began as expert badger hunters. Nicknamed 'Doxies,' these loveable little dogs have become popular pets. Learn more about these oblong canines, from their origins to their quirky personality traits.
A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of farm-raised cows. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Learn more about compost center operators, 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.
