Whether they're preparing for President's Day or whether they just like to eat, children will find much to devour in this leveled reader about Thomas Jefferson's role in America's culinary history! Did you know that every time you munch on a french fry or snack on ice cream, you have Thomas Jefferson to thank? It’s true! This founding father was one of America’s first foodies. After a vi…
As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country’s first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition …
History with the nasty parts left in! The Rotten Romans follows life for folks in Roman Britain from Nasty Nero and other awful emperors, to Brave Boudicca and the poor old peasants, who tried to send the Romans right back where they came from...
Terrifying man-eating monsters or misunderstood creatures, persecuted by humans? Readers can make up their own mind with Terry Deary's "Terribly True Shark Stories". The author of "Horrible Histories" brings us a fascinating collection of shark fact files plus eight tales of suspense, danger and courage, including the shark attack that claimed hundreds of lives but was kept secret and the shark…
the story of the White Kob; the story of the red crab; and, the story of the zebra.
They’re SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you’ll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world.
"Describes how to care for a pet bird, compares types of birds, and discusses wild bird behavior as compared to domestic birds in order to help readers decide if a bird is the right pet for them"--Provided by publisher.
In this series that covers all of Earth's key habitats, each book reveals the life cycles of eleven animals which link together to create three different food chains. At the end of the book a simple overview helps readers understand how the three food chains interact to create a food web-the perfect first introduction to this core science concept. The world's forests are rich habitats that supp…
These are four new editions in the popular "Discovery" series, which currently contains over 13 titles. Visually exciting and highly informative each book presents its subject in a fun and accessible way. Internet links offer a fascinating selection of recommended web sites - with sound, animation or video clips which provide additional information for projects and homework.
For science teachers and students in grades 5-9, Science Collections offer teacher a board assortment of print, video, online and innovative hands-on tools.