Young scientists will love this nature mystery that reveals the secrets hiding in seeds, plants, flowers, and fruits throughout the life cycle of various flora. Curiosity will bloom in this introduction to botany and primary nature science. Plants come in all shapes and sizes, but they go through the same stages as they grow. Using four common plants, young readers learn about plant structure and ...

Cleverly explains how wild seeds get spread to produce "wild gardens." The informative text is conveyed in story form, making it engaging for young readers or listeners.

What makes a pony a pony? How are they different from horses? Filled with loads of interesting facts and bright, realistic illustrations.

Sometimes hard work pays off in especially sweet ways. Such is the case in this story of how creativity, critical thinking, good problem solving, and a lot of persistence resulted in an unexpected but wonderful new invention. This engaging non-fiction title encourages readers to look for the positive and to persist.

Have fun learning language! What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book--it's overflowing with prefixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of prefixes for young readers. For easy identification, key prefixes appear in color and comical cats reinforce each idea. Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix? tu ...

A truly awesome, practical, and entertaining treatment of an important topic. Masterful! Great for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and even adults!

This is a fantastic way to "show not tell" how punctuation works. What would happen if punctuation took a vacation? Stories get unruly and time no longer make sense. In fact, communication gets a little unruly. Humorous punctuation postcards convey messages that resemble a punctuation mark's purpose, helping readers understand their proper use. Clever, animated, and a way to make learning fun.

The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the potent power of adjectives to describe the wonderful world around us. Cleary's playful verse and Gable's comical cats turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each adjective is printed in color for easy identification. Full color.

Provides an entertaining introduction to several important details about the life of monarch butterflies.

This clever, classy graphic novel retells background of the first moon landing using gorgeous, sometimes humorous illustrations and a historically accurate narrator who occasionally share his out-loud wonderings. This mix is well-balanced and contemporary, appealing to today's learners. The is extremely informative nonfiction that unfolds as a compelling novel.

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.

Shackelton's story of survival and rescue is amazing enough on its own, but understanding the science involved makes the tale even more interesting. Fascinating details with scientific explanations accompany the brief retelling of Shackelton's expedition, which found success but not in the way the adventurer intended.

The stereotypical image of the Pilgrims probably does not include images of scientific expertise. However, science not only helped save the seekers of religious freedom during their harrowing voyage, but it also enabled their survival in the New World. Fascinating details tell their story in a fresh way.

Readers can find out how these sea creatures, which have three-inch long teeth and can swim at 30 mph, live and survive in the sea. Illustrations.

From lightning to blizzards, learn all about the awesome power of super storms. Illustrations.

Armstrong brings to life the incredible true story of the ill-fated Antarctic expedition of Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the "Endurance". "Armstrong's absorbing storytelling, illustrated with dramatic black-and-white photographs, makes this an enthralling adventure".--"Publishers Weekly".

Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps you're as sharp as any spike? If so, this book will be a piece of cake! Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and humorous illustrations from Brian Gable present similes and metaphors. When it comes to grammar, this team is not as slow as thick molasses. Oh no, they're as bright as polished pennies! Each simile and metaphor is printed in color for easy identific ...

Why do you get sleepy?When you feel tired, your body is telling you that it needs a rest. Everyone needs sleep. Babies need lots of sleep. Grown-ups need less. But no one can go without sleep for long. A team of scientists stayed awake for as long as they could to see what could happen. Read and find out some wide-eyed facts about the science of shut-eye.