"How does a sea turtle grow from a tiny hatchling into a huge animal? Dual-level text and color photos aid beginning and advanced readers as they learn about each step in a sea turtle's life."--
"We all know what full-grown owls look like but how about when they're first born? Readers will learn about the life stages of an owl--starting inside a small egg and ending as an adult."--
"Penguins are so cute! How do they grow from a tiny ball of fluff into such a large bird? Read about the growth of a penguin from a small egg to a full-grown adult."--
"Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about sharks. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills"
Introduces dolphins to young readers, providing information on such topics as their physical characteristics, where they live, what they eat, and how they communicate.
A biography of the Afro-American farmer and self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor for the new capital city of the United States in 1791, who also calculated a successful almanac notable
Europe is home to some of the world’s fastest trains, as well as many monuments like the Eiffel Tower. Over 700 million people live in Europe. It includes the world’s smallest country, Vatican City. L
Examines the different states of matter--solids, liquids, and gases--describes their properties, and provides examples of materials that can change their state of matter.
An introduction to the landscape, culture, and people of Iceland, with photographs, maps, a description and image of the country's flag, and a fast fact file.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional basketball player, including his incredible successes both on and off the field, his training regimen, and his charity work.
