Synopsis: Nessa's ingenuity and bravery save from animal poachers the fish she and her grandmother caught to feed everyone in their Eskimo camp.

Synopsis: What is a fossil?Sometimes it's the imprint of an ancient leaf in a rock. Sometimes it's a woolly mammoth, frozen for thousands of years in the icy ground. Sometimes it's the skeleton of a stegosaurus that has turned to stone.A fossil is anything that has been preserved, one way or another, that tells about life on Earth. But you can make a fossil, too--something to be discovered a million years from now--and this book will tell you how.

Synopsis: Brief text and pictures introduce thirteen dinosaurs, providing information on appearance, habitat, and eating habits.

Synopsis: Full-color photos. "An arresting introduction to skeletons. Each spread has an introductory paragraph plus captioned drawings and spectacular photos. Topics include exoskeletons, fish, birds, mammals, arms, skulls, and teeth. The look at the human skeleton also gives discussions of skull, spine, ribs, arms, and legs, plus front and rear views. A wealth of information, beautifully presented."--Kirkus.

Synopsis: Explores questions asked through time about the solar system, stars and the rest of the universe.

Synopsis: A rhymed introduction to the characteristics of the various members of the whale family.

Synopsis: Describes the habitat, varieties, physical characteristics, feeding habits, and other behavior of this marsupial, focusing on one individual animal and her baby in an Australian sanctuary.

Synopsis: A brief overview of Africa's geography.

Synopsis: These informative biographies address an important and timely topic -- Native American men and women and their struggle to protect their land and freedom.

Synopsis: Part geography lesson, part introduction ornithology, United Tweets is all fun . . .  a feathered pageant matching the 50 state birds--USA Today*INCLUDES* Fun facts, a full map of the United States, all the state capitals, and hilarious illustrations of each state bird!Welcome to the United Tweets Pageant! This colorful parade of state birds competing to be Top Tweet will have readers of all ages laughing aloud. From Alabama's Yellowhammer to…

Synopsis: These informative biographies address an important and timely topic -- Native American men and women and their struggle to protect their land and freedom.

Synopsis: Here's a fact-filled, funny, and informative book that contains everything kids--and grown-ups--would ever want to know about the $500 million industry that is bubble gum. From the gum the Native Americans chewed to bubble gum's role in American history and the lowdown on the newest trends and brands, Bubblemania presents a fascinating compendium of bubble gum lore.

Synopsis: In ancient Egypt, Mutemwia the slave girl befriends Pharaoh and becomes his trusted counsel, but she is not free. Will Pharaoh grant this greatest gift to his dearest friend?

Synopsis: Although it existed for only a year and a half, the Pony Express remains an enduring symbol of the bold, adventurous character of the old West. With her inimitable ability to bring the past to life, Cheryl Harness has captured the spirit of the brave riders and ponies who became a legendary chapter in American history.

Synopsis: Created especially for very young children who want to know more about the earth, this beautifully illustrated first book about geography comes with a colorful full-size inflatable globe. The book tells all about maps and globes, how the continents were formed, what the equator is, and much more. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: 6 copies of Explorer Tim Samaras: Tornadoes Ladders Science consists of high interest science topics for Life, Earth, Physical Science, and STEM with engaging text and visuals that align to Next Generation Science Standards topics. Through this content, students develop a clearer understanding and appreciation for science concepts. Ladders Science includes three reading levels for each of the 36 titles. Students whose reading levels range from…

Synopsis: Before he hit 400 home runs... Before he was named American League MVP... Before he was AROD to millions of fans... He was Alex. Just a kid who wanted to play baseball more than anything else in the world. Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez has drawn on his own childhood experiences to create this exciting picture book. It's the story of a boy named Alex who knows what it's like to swing at a wild pitch or have a ball bounce right between…

Synopsis: This biography brings Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride to life, and reveals that Revere was active in many of the events that led to the Revolution. Readers also learn about other famous Americans of the time, including John Hancock and Sam Adams. Includes historic prints, maps, photos, chronology, Bibliography, and further reading lists.