Explores rain forest habitats, including the canopy and the understory, special plants and animals, and current threats to the world's rain forests. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the habitat in which you live? Or learn more about another habitat? Each book in the Habitats series brings readers up close to a different habitat from around the world. Photographs and easy-to-read text share information about climate, plants, animals, and more!...

Retells the story of Taurus as a guise of Zeus, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Taurus, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations...

Introduces the plant life cycle. Readers will gain insight into the journey from seed to plant, why plants are important to living things, and how pollution can damage plants. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Explores forest habitats, including the difference between deciduous and coniferous forests, special plants and animals, and current threats to the world's forests. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the habitat in which you live? Or learn more about another habitat? Each book in the Habitats series brings readers up close to a different habitat from around the world. Photographs and easy-to-read text share information about climate, plants,...

Introduces the process of photosynthesis. Readers will gain insight into how photosynthesis works and its effects. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about America's presidents, including presidential firsts, White House trivia, and presidential hobbies. Did you know that rats are ticklish? Or that one-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet? Or that President Thomas Jefferson introduced french fries to the United States? From creepy crawlies to ancient inventions, pumpkin-boat racing to the smallest bone in your body, our Weird-but-True Facts...

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about the world of science, including outer space, physics, elements, numbers, and scientists. Did you know that rats are ticklish? Or that one-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet? Or that President Thomas Jefferson introduced french fries to the United States? From creepy crawlies to ancient inventions, pumpkin-boat racing to the smallest bone in your body, our Weird-but-True Facts series...

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about the U. S. military, including weapons, wars, and military people. Did you know that rats are ticklish? Or that one-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet? Or that President Thomas Jefferson introduced french fries to the United States? From creepy crawlies to ancient inventions, pumpkin-boat racing to the smallest bone in your body, our Weird-but-True Facts series offers all kinds of weird...

This book examines Earth's birds, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing birds to life.

Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about dinosaurs. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is.