Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system, describing the eight planets that orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, and dwarf planets in the system, and the spacecrafts humans have created to explore the stars.

"Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red-hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world."--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of California"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life and time of Pocahontas and the First Colonies"--

"No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recounting the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold."--Amazon.com.

Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf--from bright butterflies to organized ants--in this illustrated guide.

Introduces Japan, including its history, Japanese life in both rural and urban areas, and cultural aspects of the nation.

Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees.

Now adapted for a new generation of young readers, leaders, thinkers, and activists, this call to action examines how damaging racism is to all people and offers hope and real solutions so everyone can prosper.

Examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards. Also discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins.