A Freshwater Pond describes the plants, animals, and insects that live in a pond and how they adapt to the water's changing condition in dry summers and icy winters. Insects, amphibians,… More →
Juvenile Nonfiction
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Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding… More →
An amazing multitude of living things thrive in grasslands, such as prairies. In A Grassland Habitat, children will learn about the many kinds of plants and animals that make their homes in… More →
Agricultural engineers are in the front line in the challenge to provide a secure food supply for our world. This timely book explores how engineers design methods, as well as machinery for… More →
Historically, farming was a very taxing, physical task. Bright-minded individuals revolutionized agriculture with inventions that eased tasks and sped up production. The advent of milestone… More →
It moves, it freezes, it melts. Kids find out that water takes on different forms and that it plays an important role in supporting life on Earth. Includes the water cycle. More →
Houses are structures that allow people to meet their basic need for shelter. From its design to the materials used to build it, engineers design houses to withstand many different weather… More →
A tongue that can smell prey and sharp fangs that deliver deadly venom--some snakes are built to survive! Young readers will be fascinated to read about these deadly predators. Close-up… More →
Fighter planes have always been the fastest and most maneuverable military aircraft. Fighter pilots need to be aggressive and quick thinking. Air Combat follows these exciting planes into… More →
An aircraft carrier is an enormous ship that acts as a runway on the water for jet aircraft to take off and land. Children will be amazed by the different kinds of ships designed to carry… More →