Pit vipers are some of the most feared and deadly venomous snakes in the world. Learn about these fascinating creatures and how they use heat-sensing pits to hunt prey. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.
Did you know the rattlesnake is a member of the pit viper family? From its deadly fangs to its noisy tail, the western diamondback rattlesnake may leave you shaking with fear.
The King Cobra has evolved over thousands of years into a magnificent predator. Discover amazing facts about the king cobra, the world’s longest venomous snake. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.
Green anacondas are the heaviest snakes in the world. Learn all about these amazing creatures, from their habits to their habitats. Includes a glossary and color photographs.
The cottonmouth is the only poisonous semi-aquatic snake in the world. Learn all about this snazzy swimmer, from its habits to its habitats. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.
Discover the difference between bugs and insects and explore what makes some of them weird and wonderful. Includes a glossary, photographs, and other resources. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the study of cells, chromosomes, and DNA known as genetics.
With real world examples of science at work, this book focuses on the impact of invasive plants on the environment.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the spread of infections and diseases.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the solar system and benefits of space exploration.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the consequences of the spread of invasive species.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the benefits of constructing homes using ecologically friendly materials.
This book explains how models help us test new designs and to understand living things. The book includes various types of models, such as scale, graphical, conceptual, and computer models, which are used to analyze how we understand different things.
This book explains the various methods of scientific tools, including measurement, models, and tools that extend our senses, and how these scientific tools are changing.
This book provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on Earth and suggests ways to reduce damage to the environment.
This book examines the natural forces that create and shape rocks, minerals, and soil and explains how they are an influence to how Earth changes throughout time.
This book describes the importance of wetland areas to Earth's ecosystem and discusses threats against areas such as the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the efforts to restore and protect wetland areas.
This book offers a brief overview of the structure, function, makeup, and specific types of cells, including both animal and human cells.
This introduction to outer space explains the size of the planets in the solar system, measuring distance in astronomical units, gravity, and related math concepts.
This book discusses notable construction projects, the techniques used to build them, and related math concepts.
Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Building The Erie Canal. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events.
Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read America Enters The Industrial Revolution. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events.
En el libro se explica cómo se puede vivir en casas amigables con el medio ambiente.
Explores electricity from the power plant to your home. Includes how electricity is made, circuits, how we use electricity, and the effects our changing world and weather have on how it works.
This book discusses types of weather, including storms, weather instruments, and how weather is predicted.
