SORA Always Available Books: Juvenile Non-Fiction

Describe como las madres de los animales en los zoos alimentan, limpian, protegen y juegan con sus crias.

Explains the process and materials that ants use to build anthills. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps ants survive in the wild.

Explains the process and materials that bees use to build hives. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps bees survive in the wild.

Introduces readers to the roles of bees in world ecosystems, as well as threats to bee populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of bees.

Introduces readers to the lives of butterflies. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Describes the life cycle and winter migrations of the eastern and western monarch butterflies and the two towns that protect their winter habitats.Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Introduces readers to the roles of butterflies in world ecosystems, as well as threats to butterfly populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of butterflies.

Explains the process and materials that spiders use to build webs. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps spiders survive in the wild.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of American alligators. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Bats play an essential role in the balance of nature-eating millions of insect pests nightly and pollinating hundreds of different types of plants. Yet unfounded superstitions and fear, plus the destruction of their habitats, are endangering many species of bats the world over. The clear text and forty up-close full-color photographs highlight bats' unusual physical characteristics and present a fascinating view of their day-to-day life and behavior. Bat is an informative-and informed-view of theses amazing night fliers.

Introduces readers to the roles of bats in world ecosystems, as well as threats to bat populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of bats.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of American beavers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Explains the process and materials that beavers use to build dams. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps beavers survive in the wild.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of American bison. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of American black bears. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of caribou. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the lives of cats. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of cheetahs. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Explains the process and materials that chimpanzees use to build nests. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps chimpanzees survive in the wild.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of coyotes. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the lives of dogs. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Elephants have lived on Earth for millions of years. Yet due to illegal hunting and the destruction of their natural habitat, today they are among the most endangered of species. This informative photo essay follows this intelligent giant's day-to-day life and behavior, both in captivity and in the wild. With forty striking full-color photographs, Elephant offers youngsters a fascinating view of this largest of all land animals.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of elephants. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

With their sharp senses, quick reflexes, and innate cunning, the fox is one of the most successful predators in the world. They are also among the most adaptable-ranging from the arid deserts of North Africa to the frozen tundra of the Arctic Circle. Lively text examines the unique physical characteristics and day-to-day life of this diverse group of canids and highlights the six fox species found in North America. Filled with forty intriguing full-cololr photographs, Fox offers youngsters a captivating look at these wily, bushy-tailed hunters.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of gazelles. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Informative and engaging, Giraffe offers a close-up look at this gentle giant of the African plains. A clear text and forty extraordinary full-color photographs highlight the giraffe's unusual physical features and present a fascinating view of its day-to-day life and behavior, both in captivity and in the wild.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of giraffes. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of gorillas. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of hippopotamuses. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the lives of horses. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Kangaroo introduces youngsters to the day-to-day life, habits, and plight of these appealing marsupials, both in captivity and in the wild. Researched and photographed on location in Australia, and filled with forty extraordinary full-color photographs, this fascinating photo essay will captivate animal lovers everywhere.

Everyone loves koalas. These cuddly-looking animals are so appealing that they have become a symbol of their native Australia. But today koalas are an endangered species. Once hunted for their fur and now deprived of their food supply as forests are cut down for development, koalas are being raised in special parks where they can live in safety. Researched and photographed on location in Australia, Koala is filled with forty adorable full-color photographs of these captivating marsupials playing, feeding, resting, and climbing, in captivity and in the wild. It offers young readers a fascinating look at one of the world's most endearing animals.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of lions. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

With their stately beauty and extraordinary strength, lions are a most popular attraction at zoos and circuses. In Africa and India, where lions live in the wild, they rule the open plains. This lively photo essay offers an intriguing look at this magnificent big cat, both in captivity and in the wild. The informative text and forty striking full-color photographs examine its daily life and behavior, as well as the unique physical characteristics that have earned the lion the title King of Beasts. Lion is a fascinating introduction to this majestic hunter.

Introduces readers to the lives of lions. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Llama offers youngsters a close-up view of these gentle, elegant-looking natives of the high Andean plateaus. They are used to transport goods in places where cars and trucks cannot go, and their wool is woven into beautiful, warm clothing.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of meerkats. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

This engaging photo essay offers a fascinating view of the day-to day life of this distinctive monkey, both in captivity and in the wild. It examines the physical characteristics and social behaviors that all monkeys share, as well as those that are unique to the mangabeys. Filled with forty lively full-color photographs, Monkey is a delightful introduction to this nimble inhabitant of the african rain forest.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of moose. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the lives of monkeys. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of mountain lions. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

This engaging photo essay offers a lively view of the day-to-day life and behavior of this magnificent red ape, both in captivity and in the wild. It also examines the unique physical characteristics that have helped the orang adapt to its treetop existence. Filled with forty endearing photographs, Orangutan is a delightful introduction to this nimble inhabitant of the tropical rainforests.

Cuando la cría de panda nació, pesaba solo cinco onzas y era tan pequeño que cabÍa fácilmente en la mano de su madre. Pero creció protegida junto al cuerpo grande y caliente de su madre hasta poder sobrevivir por sí sola. Con hermosas pinturas de acuarela y una historia más suave qu una canción de cuna, esto es un buen ejemplo de narrativa de non-fiction.

Introduces readers to the lives of pandas. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Explains the process and materials that prairie dogs use to build burrows. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps prairie dogs survive in the wild.

Introduces readers to the roles of prairie dogs in grassland ecosystems, as well as threats to prairie dog populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of prairie dogs.

These horns are so highly prized in many African, Asian, and Middle Eastern countries that poachers continue to kill rhinos even though it is against the law. Illegal hunting and the destruction of their habitat have left all five species of rhinos in serious danger of becoming extinct. Fillled with forty captivating full-color photographs, this engaging photo essay introduces youngsters to the day-to-day life and habits of these fascinating animals, both in captivity and in the wild. Researched and photographed in Scotland and the United States, Rhino is an up-close view of some of the most unusual-looking animals in the world.

Introduces readers to the roles of African rhinos in savanna ecosystems, as well as threats to rhino populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of African rhinos.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of bighorn sheep. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

People have long been intrigued by snakes, and today they are one of the most popular attractions at any zoo. But in the wild, some species are now endangered--because the snakes are hunted for sport or profit, or because their habitats are being destroyed. Filled with forty intriguing photographs, Snake is a delightful first look at these slithery, scaly, limbless reptiles.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of warthogs. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the roles of wolves in world ecosystems, as well as threats to wolf populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of wolves.

Far away in Africa, thundering herds of wild zebras roam over the dry, grassy plains. This engaging photo essay follows the day-to-day life, habits, and plight of this fascinating animal, both in captivity and in the wild. Filled with thirty-nine captivating full-color photographs, Zebra offers children a close-up look at this beautiful horse of the African plains.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of zebras. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Beagles. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Bulldogs. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of German Shepherds. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Golden Retrievers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Labrador Retrievers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Pugs. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Siberian Huskies. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Yorkshire Terriers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of bald eagles. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

Introduces readers to the lives of eagles. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Explains the process and materials that birds use to build nests. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps birds survive in the wild.

Introduces readers to the lives of dolphins. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Sea lions inhabit coastlines around the world. You can also see them at circuses, zoos, and aquatic parks, where their sleek appearance and comical antics make them one of the most popular attractions. This informative photo essay introduces youngsters to the fascinating world of sea lions. Caroline Arnold's detailed text examines their behavior, day-to-day life, and plight in nature, while Richard Hewett's forty engaging full-color photographs capture their graceful beauty and unique physical characteristics.

Explains what causes leatherback sea turtles to migrate. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.

Introduces readers to the lives of sharks. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Based on a major international exhibit that traveled for five years in North America, this book depicts the fascinating world of sharks.

Introduces readers to the roles of sharks in ocean ecosystems, as well as threats to shark populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of sharks.

Explains what causes humpback whales to migrate. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.

Introduces readers to the political career of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Germany and the office of its current leader.

Introduces readers to the political career of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into India and the office of its current leader.

Nelson Mandela-legendary freedom fighter and revolutionary, first black president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner-stated that his childhood in the South African countryside taught him everything he needed to know in his life. This biographical novel brings to life Mandela's childhood and follows his eventful and inspiring life from a young child evicted from his village to his tribal initiation at 16 and his resolution to live up to his name, Troublemaker, and fight for freedom for his people.

Wind Runner--Young Indian runners who ran as fast as the wind, carried vital messages for hundreds of miles across deserts, plains, and over mountains. This time the message was WAR. The starving Pueblo Indians were rising in battle against the cruel Spanish soldiers occupying their land, New Mexico. And they were calling on other Indian tribes, some their sworn enemies, to join the fight. Running alone is Running Deer, a 14-year-old boy taking the place of his older brother, Star Fire. But can a young boy succeed in this dangerous mission?

Focusing on his achievements as a scientist and inventor, this biography details Franklin's many experiments and inventions including bifocals, public libraries, volunteer fire departments, and more.

Introduces readers to the political career of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into New Zealand and the office of its current leader.

Introduces readers to the political career of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into South Korea and the office of its current leader.

Introduces readers to the life and work of Pope Francis. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Vatican City, the Catholic Church, and the office of its current leader.

Introduces readers to the political career of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Russia and the office of its current leader.

Introduces readers to the political career of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into North Korea and the office of its current leader.

Introduces readers to the political career of French President Emmanuel Macron. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into France and the office of its current leader.

Introduces readers to the political career of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into China and the office of its current leader.

Introduces readers to the political career of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Canada and the office of its current leader.

A little girl and her family visit all the places mentioned in the Laura Ingalls Wilder books in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Two sailors were keeping watch alone when the governor's men stormed aboard the Vanity. Those two--the legend-inspiring pirate queens Anne Bonney and Mary Reade--fought bravely but called in vain for their shipmates, who sported and drank below deck. Jane Yolen's stirring ballad immortalizes these two daring women and offers readers an intriguing look at life on the high seas.

Introduces readers to the life and career of hockey star Sidney Crosby. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Shohei Ohtani. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of soccer star Kylian Mbappé. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of soccer star Alex Morgan. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in her life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of soccer star Christiano Ronaldo. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of hockey star Alexander Ovechkin. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star James Harden. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Maya Moore. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in her life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of hockey star Auston Matthews. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Russell Westbrook. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Aaron Judge. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Anthony Davis. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Matt Ryan. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Cam Newton. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Antonio Brown. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Odell Beckham Jr. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of hockey star Connor McDavid. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star José Altuve. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Mookie Betts. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Carson Wentz. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Derek Carr. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Dak Prescott. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Mike Trout. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of the electoral college. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of homework. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of vaccines. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of playing video games. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of school uniforms. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of animal testing. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of animal testing. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of animal testing. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send humans into outer space. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Explores the ruins of the ancient metropolis and ceremonial complex of Teotihuacan (Mexico) and explains what life was like for the people who lived there.

One of the earliest prehistoric European sites found, Skara Brae is located in the sand dunes of one of Scotland's Orkney Islands. This description of the Stone Age settlement includes how it was discovered and what it reveals about life in prehistoric times.

Presents true accounts of children who lived during the Holocaust. Personal narratives, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Illustrates the experience of children who lived in Colonial America. Captivating text, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Explores the causes, battles, and aftermath of the War of 1812. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

This is the fascinating story of how Gutzon Borglum, gifted sculptor and son of immigrants, overcame tremendous obstacles to create the world's most immense stone carving. Lynn Curlee's compelling narrative and stunningly composed, realistic paintings eloquently relate the monument's historical context and reveal fascinating details about its construction.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of the electoral college. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of homework. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Illustrates the experience of children who lived on the American frontier. Captivating text, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Explores the Indian Removal Act and its effects. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the concept of manifest destiny and its impact on westward migration. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the Missouri Compromise and its relationship to slavery in the United States. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the events and discoveries of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the Louisiana Purchase and the changes it led to. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Presents true accounts of children who lived during the Civil Rights Era. Personal narratives, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Explores the American Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Illustrates the experience of children who lived during the American Civil War. Captivating text, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Presents true accounts of children forced to live in Japanese American confinement camps. Personal narratives, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Explores the establishment of the judicial branch. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the history, events, and aftermath of Sophie Scholl's fight against Hitler's regime. Through insightful text, "In Their Own Words" special features, and critical thinking questions, this title will introduce readers to a historic example of social activism.

Explores the history, events, and aftermath of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Through insightful text, "In Their Own Words" special features, and critical thinking questions, this title will introduce readers to a modern example of social activism.

Explores the creation of the Constitution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the development of the Bill of Rights. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the establishment of the American colonies. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores the establishment of the legislative branch. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Taken from her family on the Yankton Sioux Reservation at the age of eight and sent to a school far from home, Gertrude is forced to become "civilized"--to give up her moccasins, her long hair, and her language, and to renounce her Sioux heritage. As an adult, she renames herself Zitkala-Sa which means "Red Bird," and devotes her life to fighting for justice for Native Americans. Her powerful and memorable story, told in her own words from letters and diaries, will inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of making a difference.

Six stories of American women who defied social convention to undertake dangerous adventures.

In the Civil War, the most violent war that America has ever experienced, brothers fought against brothers and millions of lives were changed forever. In this book you'll find seven stories of real people whose important acts made them a part of history. These dramatic and thoroughly researched stories put you in the shoes of Northerners and Southerners as they live out the great dramas of the war.

What was it like for George Washington and his troops as they crossed the Delaware River in a ferocious snowstorm late in the evening of Christmas Day 1776? How did sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington rally her father's militia to battle the British? What did Peter Brown do as cannon fire exploded all about him during the Battle of Bunker Hill? How did James Armistead, a slave in Virginia, spy for Lafayette and the Americans during the Revolution and win his freedom? These are only some of the people you will read about in Victory or Death! Stories of the American Revolution. Doreen Rappaport and Joan Verniero vividly transport readers to the years of the American Revolution through the actions of real people -- some famous and others not yet known. These stories provide inspiring and riveting glimpses into the lives of people who took part in the fight for independence -- on the battlefield and off.

Explores the causes, battles, and aftermath of the Mexican-American War. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores George Washington and the American presidency. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to land on the moon. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to develop the Space Shuttle. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Illustrates the experience of children who lived during the American Industrial Revolution. Captivating text, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Explores the history, events, and future implications of the Parkland students' protest against gun violence. Through insightful text, "In Their Own Words" special features, and critical thinking questions, this title will introduce readers to a modern example of social activism.

Three German teenagers who are members of the Mormon Church join forces to create a youth resistance movement during World War II, putting their lives at risk.

Based on the diary of a third-grade class of Japanese-American children being held with their families in an internment camp during World War II, The Children of Topaz gives a detailed portrait of daily life in the camps where Japanese-Americans were taken during the war. There are many primary source documents including the children's drawings, maps of the camp, and photographs depicting the harsh, wartime attitudes toward these families.

Explores the causes, battles, and aftermath of the Texas Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Presents true accounts of migrant child field workers in the 20th century. Personal narratives, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.

Explores the history, events, and aftermath of Larry Itliong's role in the fight for farmworkers' rights. Through insightful text, "In Their Own Words" special features, and critical thinking questions, this title will introduce readers to a historic example of social activism.

Here is a book-load of dozens of silly, funny and entertaining jokes and riddles about all kinds of animals, from cats and canaries to gorillas and greyhounds. Elementary-aged students will recognize favorites from the weekly feature on the homepage of SeymourSimon.com

This newly (2012) updated dictionary defines words and terms commonly used in discussing the environment, including biodegradable, biome, endangered species, eutrophication, food web, greenhouse effect, oil spill, ozone layer, and wetland. Seymour Simon's clear and compelling definitions, combined with Mark Kaplan's striking and unusual illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and budding environmental activists.

In this clever follow up to their bestselling Silly Dinosaur Riddles eBook, beloved children’s science author Seymour Simon and his longtime collaborator, the very funny illustrator Dennis Kendrick, turn to zoo animals for a new round of silly jokes and riddles. A StarWalk Kids Digital Original eBook.

Una rueda fuera de control viaja ruidosamente, rebotando, a través de una ciudad.

Explica la respiración y los pulmones, introduciendo varias partes del sistema respiratorio y explicando cómo unas se relacionan con las otras.

Insectos fascinantes, pero a veces espantosos cuando se magnifican! Sabes que el chinche de agua gigante puede matar a una rana o a un pez que es dos veces más grande? Lee BICHOS GRANDES...si te atreves!

Un terremoto puede destruir ciudades y pueblos enteros y matar a miles de personas. Este SeeMore Reader habla sobre las causas de los terremotos, las zonas donde suelen ocurrir, y que hacer si te encuentras en medio de uno. Recien actualizado en 2012 para incluir el terremoto de Indonesia de 2004 y terremoto y tsunami de Sendai de 2011.

Este sorprendente libro de ensayos con fotos para los lectores más jóvenes explora los colores de la naturaleza. Lleno de bellas fotografías, este libro no solo identifica colores, también explica como y por que aparecen en la naturaleza.

Sabías que hay un volcán en Marte que es tres veces más alto que el Monte Everest? Seymour Simon lleva a los lectores jóvenes a un viaje al Planeta Marte. Recién actualizado (2012).

Pistas e información sobre los hábitos y la estructura física de las ballenas jorobadas ayudan a los niños a responder a la pregunta: Vivo en el océano, ¿quién soy? Parte de la serie de "Animal Clues."

Excavadoras arrancan rocas enormes de la tierra. Altas grúas levantan cargas pesadas en puentes y astilleros. Lee MÁQUINAS GIGANTES para aprender más sobre estas máquinas y otras herramientas poderosas!

¿Es verdad que algunos gatos no tienen pelo? ¿Puedes identificar a un perro por las huellas de la nariz? ¿Y que animales se conocen también como hurones? Descubre hechos imprevistos y divertidos que no sabías sobre las mascotas en esta encantadora y fascinante secuencia del superventas eBook, FUN FACTS ABOUT PETS!

Algunos osos son muy grandes y peligrosos. Pero otros no. ¡Metete en WILD BEARS para saber mas!

Con su característico equilibrio entre el lenguaje coloquial, texto informativo y llamativas ilustraciones, Simon crea otra encantadora obra de descubrimiento, con dibujos y hechos reales. Cada pregunta sobre el comportamiento de los cachorros se responde en un colorido artículo fotográfico; las imagenes de este libro parecen tan vivas que los ninos van a querer tocarlas.

Tanto si tu familia está apunto de adoptar un gatito, o empezando a pensar en ello, este original eBook está lleno de fascinante información y de fotos irresistibles que tu y tus hijos van a querer leer una y otra vez! Cada pregunta referente al comportamiento de los gatitos se responde en un colorido artículo fotográfico; este título tan sugestivo será muy valioso tanto para los que justo empiezan a leer como para las colecciones de libros que se leen en alto.

Cuando el puente de Brooklyn se construyó para unir Manhattan y Brooklyn en 1883, era el puente más largo del mundo. Lee PUENTES para saber más!

El edificio Empire State tiene más de 1.800 escalones. La mayoría de las personas tardarian más de una hora en llegar hasta arriba. Gracias a los ascensores de alta velocidad, la gente puede llegar al último piso en solamente un minuto. Metete en RASCACIELOS y SeeMore! Recién actualizado en 2012.

¿Por que los pétalos de las flores crecen frecuentemente en círculos? ¿Por que los picos de los tucanes son tan coloridos? Con un texto simple e ilustraciones claras, Susan Stockdale explora las distintas maneras en que las formas y los colores son beneficiosos para los seres vivos.

Brillantes plumas y un pico largo y delgado señalan a los lectores jóvenes que el animal del que habla este libro es un pájaro. ¿Pero cual? Cada página da mas y mas pistas hasta que la respuesta es revelada en impresionante detalle.

Pistas e informacion sobre los habitos y la estructura fisica de las ballenas jorobadas ayudan a los ninos a responder a la pregunta: Vivo en el oceano, ?quien soy? Parte de la serie de "Animal Clues."

Mi bolsa suave es para mi bebé....Me acurruco y duermo todo el dia alto en los árboles....Este adorable marsupial con orejas mullidas come hojas de eucalipto en las copas de los árboles. Las pistas se van acumulando y la respuesta se revela en la última página ¡Soy un koala!

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind dragons. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind mermaids. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind unicorns. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind werewolves. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind fairies. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind Bigfoot. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind trolls. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind vampires. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Discover nine bizarre-but-true incidents: a sudden shower from the sky of fish and frogs; buried treasure that remains untouched, even though its exact location is common knowledge; the abrupt and unexplained disappearance of a ship's crew; an eerie crystal skull that influences observers' thoughts; and more! Praised by The New York Times as "the dean of children's science writers," Seymour Simon is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books. Strange Mysteries from Around the World features 13 photos and drawings and is written in a suspenseful manner that will captivate readers of all ages.

A look at the unique fossils of prehistoric Australian creatures. The story follows the journey of a museum exhibit, on loan from Australia, as it is shipped, assembled, and displayed in a Los Angeles museum.

In the middle of the Australian continent, a huge sandstone rock rises more than a thousand feet from the flat desert floor. Formerly known as Ayers Rock, this imposing landmark is now called Uluru, the name given to it by the Anangu, the Aboriginal people who live on the land around it. A site of ongoing geological processes and exceptional beauty, it is unlike any other place in the world.

Adventures on the water, with vivid illustrations by award winning naturalist Jim Arnosky. In each chapter, Arnosky explores a different aquatic habitat and the fascinating creatures that live there. And every journey is an adventure, including counting crocodiles, searching for sunken treasure, and a daring rescue in a beat-up old rowboat.

Explores what scientists have uncovered about Spinosaurus. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and habitat.

Explores what scientists have uncovered about Stegosaurus. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and habitat.

Explores what scientists have uncovered about Triceratops. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and habitat.

Bortz takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the origins of the universe, the impact of comets and asteroids on the history of the Earth and the Moon, what we have learned from current research about these space rocks, and what we might expect in the future. Newly updated in 2014 to include the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteorite, as well as the latest technological developments.

Leads you step-by-step to building a blue ribbon weather station of your own. This work enables you to learn how to: make accurate weather forecasts; build a rain gauge, barometer, and other weather instruments from things you have around the house; and, keep and use a weather log just like a real meteorologist.

When a group of researchers announced in 1996 that a meteorite they had been studying showed evidence of ancient life on Mars, scientists all around the world responded with a flurry of questions. This book is designed to place its young readers in the midst of those investigations.

Explains what causes tides. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.

Explores the fascinating world of plains. Readers will learn how plains form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make plains their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.

Explores the fascinating world of plateaus. Readers will learn how plateaus form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make plateaus their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.

Explores what scientists have uncovered about Archaeopteryx. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and habitat.

Explores what scientists have uncovered about Diplodocus. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and habitat.

Explores what scientists have uncovered about Iguanodon. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and habitat.

Explores what scientists have uncovered about Tyrannosaurus rex. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and habitat.

Explains the process and materials that corals use to build reefs. This book's colorful photos, clear text, and "A Closer Look" feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps corals survive in the wild.

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to light. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

Explores the fascinating world of valleys. Readers will learn how valleys form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make valleys their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.

Explains what causes rainbows. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to find Earthlike planets. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send a spacecraft to Pluto. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Plants and Animals by Violetta J. Lamb is a special book, written by the first ever StarWalk Kids Media Young Authors winner! The book vividly explains the connection between plants and animals in the cycle of life.

Explores the fascinating world of mountains. Readers will learn how mountains form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make mountains their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to gravity. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to waves. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to friction. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to inertia. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

Explains what causes the northern lights. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.

Introduces readers to the roles of plankton in aquatic ecosystems as well as threats to plankton populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of plankton.

Explore the past, present, and future of California's Redwood Forest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Explores the fascinating world of canyons. Readers will learn how canyons form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make canyons their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.

Explores the fascinating world of caves. Readers will learn how caves form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make caves their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.

Explores the fascinating world of deserts. Readers will learn how deserts form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make deserts their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.

Explores the fascinating world of islands. Readers will learn how islands form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make islands their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.

Explores what scientists have uncovered about Velociraptor. Colorful photos and illustrations help bring each dinosaur to life as easy-to-read text guides readers through important discoveries about its appearance, diet, and habitat.

Explore the past, present, and future of the Amazon Rainforest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Explore the past, present, and future of the Grand Canyon. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Explore the past, present, and future of the Great Barrier Reef. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Explore the past, present, and future of the Sahara Desert. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Explains what causes sinkholes. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.

Earthquakes can destroy whole cities and towns and kill thousands of people. This book covers the causes of earthquakes, the places they usually occur, and what to do if one strikes.

The second edition in Seymour Simon's "Shipmate's Guide" series looks at Earth's Moon. If you could visit there, what would you find? Striking photo illustrations.

From puff adders and sidewinders to bushmasters and king cobras, there are more than 250 kinds of poisonous snakes throughout the world. This illustrated book reveals where they live, what they eat, and how they behave. It also describes which snakes pose no danger to humans, how snakes are "milked," how anti-venom is made, and what to do if you're bitten. Praised by The New York Times as "the dean of children's science writers," Seymour Simon is the author of more than 250 acclaimed science books. His fact-filled, easy-to-read explanations will intrigue readers of all ages.

Explore the past, present, and future of Mount Everest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Explore the past, present, and future of Niagara Falls. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Why do flower petals so often grow in a circle?Why are toucans' beaks so brilliantly colored?With a simple text and bright, jewel-like illustrations, Susan Stockdale explores the myriad ways in which patterns and colors are helpful to living things. They provide camouflage, of course, but that's only the beginning....A pinwheel of flower petals draws bees to a flower's center where they can collect sweet nectar and drop off pollen. And a toucan waves its colorful beak like a flag to attract a mate.Clever and eye-opening, Nature's Paintbrush will encourage youngsters to examine, think about, and enjoy the colorful world around them.

Explore the past, present, and future of Yellowstone National Park. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

A thousand thousand fish Upon the beaches ride, Their only light the silvered moon Their compass but the tide. From spirited otters to ruthless sharks, from deepest oceans to tidal pools, SeaWatch celebrates the medley of creatures that fill the sea. In this lively collection ofpoems, award-winning author Jane Yolen brings to life the diverse animals of the oceanand the full "seascape" in which they live. Ted Lewin's compelling, lifelike watercolor paintings capture the spirit of this aquaticmenagerie, creating a memorable tour that will thrill everyone who is fascinated by themysteries of the sea.

Introduces readers to the science that makes toilets possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Introduces readers to the science that makes vending machines possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Introduces readers to the science that makes airplanes possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Introduces readers to the science that makes smartphones possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building briges, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building race cars, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building tunnels, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Identifies and explores innovative technology of everyday inventions inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.

Identifies and explores innovative technology in the energy industry that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building dams, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to energy. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to magnetism. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to momentum. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

Introduces readers to the science that makes televisions possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to create space stations. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Explains new inventions made possible by coding, including key concepts such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.

Explains the many ways code is used today, including key concepts such as robotics and coding careers. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.

Explains the process programmers use to write code, including key concepts such as algorithms and programming languages. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.

Identifies and explores innovative technology in the clothing industry that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.

Gives readers a close-up look at drones. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

Gives readers a close-up look at fighter jets. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

Gives readers a close-up look at flying cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

Gives readers a close-up look at helicopters. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

Offers readers a close-up look at Indy cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

Gives readers a close-up look at passenger planes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

Gives readers a close-up look at rockets. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

Identifies and explores innovative technology in the transportation industry that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.

Offers readers a close-up look at monster trucks. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

Offers readers a close-up look at stock cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building rockets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building stadiums, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Identifies and explores innovative technology in the medical industry that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.

Explains the process programmers use to create a video game, including key concepts such as game mechanics and user interfaces. Easy-to-read text, informative sidebars, and helpful diagrams make this book an engaging read for avid technology fans and readers who are new to computer coding.

Introduces readers to the science that makes Wi-Fi possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Introduces readers to the science that makes the Internet possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Identifies and explores innovative robotic technology that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building fighter jets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building skyscrapers, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to build reusable rockets. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send spacecraft to Mars. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.

Introduces readers to the science that makes gasoline engines possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of big and small. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of clean and dirty. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of happy and sad. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of hot and cold. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of near and far. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of fast and slow. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of high and low. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of more and less. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of tall and short. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Introduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of wet and dry. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.

Award-winning children's science writer Seymour Simon is best known for his body of work introducing elementary and middle school-aged kids to nature, animals, Earth science and space. Here, he turns his focus to pre-readers, delivering a lovely alphabet book that is full of thought-provoking bits of information about each animal. Illustrated with eye-popping photographs, as we've come to expect from Simon.