Describes the history of ice cream, discussing Chinese, British, and American roles in recipe development, and describes how the dessert is produced and prepared.
Using her signature combination of a clear and informative text with plenty of illustrations, diagrams, and cross sections, a popular nonfiction author provides a wealth of information about produce a
Exploring the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, an informative guide to the events that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs is presented to young readers through detailed descriptions of
Provides an introduction to addition, subtraction, and multiplication through a collection of math riddles that are enhanced by amusing verse and colorful illustrations, complete with solutions and ta
Cumulative text reveals who was really responsible for the house that Jack claims to have built, and all of the trucks involved, from the bulldozer used to clear the land to the van that brought a ham
Three mysterious guests appear at generous but impoverished Ezra's table on Sukkoth--the Jewish harvest festival--and bless him, while they bring curses upon his rich but selfish brother Eben.
The manger animals learn about the new baby born in their midst and the bright star that accompanies the birth in a cozy retelling of the Nativity story.
Provides a look at the life, times, and accomplishments of this proud patriot of America who spoke out against unfair taxes, organized the Boston Tea Party, signed the Declaration of Independence, and
This comprehensive volume, accompanied by black-and-white photographs of the day, traces the evolution of the atomic bomb, detailing the scientific developments, the Nazi nuclear arms program, the com
Offers an in-depth look at the life, times, and accomplishments of this war hero, Supreme Commander, and thirty-fourth President of the United States, from his childhood days through his years in the
In a story told entirely in similes, Rufus the fox is behaving strangely, but for a very good reason, as he sneaks up on Babette and gets her to chase him all over town to a surprise destination.
Enhanced with full-color illustrations, this book introduces animal lovers to the world of pandas through a factual review of its birth weight, growth, diet, habitat, lifestyle, physical characteristi
