The "magic" of a light switch is made accessible to everyone with this crystal-clear introduction to electricity, from the generator to the individual light bulb. Includes an experiment.

Easy-to-understand text and engaging illustrations provide young readers with a wealth of information, both entertaining and educational.

While recounting the details of this historical movement, the author leaves readers with a deep respect for the courage shown by the people involved. An engrossing and inspiring read! A note from the author regarding terminology in the book: "Many words have been used to describe people of color. I use 'black' and 'African American' interchangeably and with equal respect in the pages that follow. ...

This book offers readers a bug s-eye view into the strange and fascinating world of carnivorous plants. From the jaws of the Venus flytrap to the pretty sundew plant whose delicate tentacles entrap its prey, the unique anatomy and behaviors of meat-eating plants are detailed with clear, engaging text and art."

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 ...

While watching snow blanket the earth, what child hasn't wondered how the animals will protect themselves from the harsh weather? This book explains ways animals have of coping with inclement weather. Full color.

What is sand? How is it formed? Where does sand come from? Prager, the sandpiper sleuth, answers these questions in a lively, collage-style look at a familiar substance that's never been so fascinating. Full color.

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".

This fascinating new book takes readers into the secret world behind the Revolutionary War in which they can follow the escapades of spies and intelligence agents of the time and learn about the methods used in wartime espionage. Illustrations. Maps.

Using her characteristically thorough and animated words and pictures and quotations from Shakespeare's plays, Aliki has created a five-act masterpiece that is the definitive introduction to the playwright and his world.

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