Just as hola and bonjour express hello in different ways, fractions, decimals, and percents describe the same quantities in different ways. While it may sound simple, this basic math concept often baffles children. The straightforward text and photographic examples from everyday life in PIECE=PART=PORTION are a terrific boon to elementary school math students everywhere.

Written in poetic language interspersed with fascinating facts, Davies' breathtaking tale of an Arctic polar bear struggling to survive in a habitat threatened by global warming is brought to life in striking paintings by Blythe. Full color.

In his signature prose, Freedman draws on personal stories and historical accounts to provide a dramatic overview of how the 381-day resistance to segregated buses in Montgomery, Alabama, spearheaded the Civil Rights Movement. Illustrations & photos.

In clear, economical prose, acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon describes wolves' habits and habitats, and explains the complex social hierarchy that rules a pack. Illustrated with 18 striking, full-color photographs.

In this fun-filled guide, playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. Illustrations.

In this "New York Times" bestseller, Schlosser ("Fast Food Nation") and Wilson unwrap the fast-food industry, offering a behind-the-scenes look at a business that both feeds and feeds off the young. This paperback edition includes a discussion guide, a new Afterword, and supplemental information with healthy eating resources for kids.

With his trademark eye for detail in both photo and text, Seymour Simon takes readers beyond just an introduction to these fascinating mammals.

Features many layers of information. The main text provides a general survey of the defining traits of hummingbirds. The illustrations and captions provide additional details, such as the names of different types of hummingbirds. At the book's conclusion, each illustration is presented in a smaller format with a very detailed paragraph of explanation. As a result, the book provides options that wi ...

READY-OR-NOT-HERE-I-COME. The boy listens.The girl is getting closer.Suddenly, there's another sound.A droning buzz.Something else is looking for the boy. The seeker is a mosquito, Culex pipiens, and her search is a matter of life and death. She must find food--blood--to nourish the hundreds of tiny eggs inside her body. Black-and-white photographs show the children's game of hide-and-seek, while ...

Interesting frog facts interspersed with jokes and bright photos puctuate the text to offer a rich introductory nonfiction reading expierience.

Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Olympic-class passenger liner's ill-fated journey, this title is replete with brilliant photographs and exclusive in-depth coverage including Bob Ballard's 1985 discovery. Illustrations.

This easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. Simple, attractive, informative....The most accessible history of the Constitution to date.--School Library Journal.

All living things need food to survive, but not all living things eat the same kinds of food. Plants make their own food from sunlight, air, and water. This book helps children learn about food-gathering techniques animals use, such as camouflage, echolocation, pouncing, trapping, poisoning, and using tools.

The award-winning author pens a fascinating account of the potato blight thatstruck in Ireland, telling the story of the men, women, and children who madeevery attempt to survive and hang on to hope.

By the early 1900s, nearly two million children were working in the United States. From the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the cotton mills of New England, children worked long hours every day under stunningly inhumane conditions. After years and years of oppression, children began to organize and make demands for better wages, fairer housing costs, and safer working environments. Some strikes led ...

Gaining the freedom America promised cost immigrants in the early 1900's much. Focusing on the children, Freedman presents the plight of the typical immigrant-crowded cities, scarce jobs, and child labor. The accompanying photographs provide a visual glimpse of what it meant to be a young newcomer to America. Another remarkable photo-essay from one of the genre's masters.

The complex development of rock is carefully explained, starting with common experience and gradually introducing difficult concepts through clearly illustrated graphics and detailed photographs. Bright, colorful design offers a fresh, enjoyable learning experience.

Welcome to the wacky world of meerkats, where groups of these furry friends team up to survive in the wild. Each meerkat has a job: babysitting the kids, guarding the troops, or foraging for food. Kids will be mesmerized by wonderful photographs and inviting text. This level 1 reader is written in easy-to-grasp text that will help kids learn about these cute critters and the power of teamwork!