Laura Hamilton Waxman

Simple text and color photographs introduce the plants and animals that live in wetlands.

Introduces the climate, plants, and animals of the forest biome. Includes color photographs, a food web diagram, a glossary, and further resources.

Explores the difference between what one needs and what one wants.

How long does it take to get into outer space? About nine minutes! Powerful vehicles carry people beyond Earth's atmosphere in a short time. But astronauts train for years before they go on missions. In this book, you'll learn about what it's like to be an astronaut in space! This series explores outer space and sheds light on the question; What's Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams...

What is money and how do we use it? Simple text and fun photos compare the different kinds of things people buy. Critical-thinking questions encourage readers to think further about money and its uses.

Did you know that the world's first submarine traveled the Thames River in England way back in 1615? Or that early cars had three wheels instead of four? Get ready to learn the fascinating stories behind inventions you use every day. From the motorcycle inventor who died while riding his creation to the engineers who figured out a better way to launch humans into space, you'll find out how we got the transportation inventions that get us where we're...

Learn basic facts about the planet Saturn and its place in the solar system.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic ice hockey and curling. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's ice sports, including the mixed doubles curling event. Readers will get a primer to some rules and athletes that may participate in the Winter Olympic Games. Includes Q&A feature, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--

In December 1620, a group of English settlers stepped out of their boats and climbed up the shore to a point overlooking a small harbor. Known as the Pilgrims, they had traveled far on the Mayflower. Behind them was the vast Atlantic Ocean. Before them was the wilderness of North America. They called their new home the Plymout Colony.

Introduces the life of Jane Goodall, the first primatologist to study wild chimpanzees in the African forest.