Synopsis: Dig into this photo-packed Penguin-Smithsonian book about fossils—and find out what was going on in our world.Aren't you curious about what Earth was like long ago? What creatures lived before us? What happened to the dinosaurs?Curious about Fossils explains why and where fossils form and looks at the colorful lives and important discoveries of some of the great early fossil hunters and collectors, including Mary Anning who unearthed the first…

Synopsis: Where the animal lives, what it eats, when it sleeps, how it raises its young and much more.— Over 30 vivid, full color photos and illustration.— Sidebar Fun Facts, an index and a list of Internet Sites.

Synopsis: Off the Pacific coast of Mexico, a baby sperm whale is born, feeds, speaks to her mother in clicks and spends her days diving, spy-hopping, lob-tailing and rolling as she grows and learns the ways of the sea. Exhilarating color illustrations take children on a magical journey into the deep.

Synopsis: "A book of fun facts about animals of all sizes, shapes, and species!"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: The author/illustrator of the highly successful Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series lends his creative talents to another fun, informative series, this one featuring world-famous composers.

Synopsis: Pictures and easy-to-read text introduce the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Synopsis: A little boy tries to think of all sorts of methods that would help him grow bigger than his bossy older brother.

Synopsis: A hands-on introduction to polygons that takes the fear out of math and puts the fun back in! Draw three dots on a piece of paper. Or maybe-- draw three dots on a slice of cheese.  What happens when you connect the dots? With bright, colorful illustrations and a simple, funny text, Shape Up! introduces triangles, quadrangles, and other polygons to young readers, encouraging them to play along, and learn everything there is to know about shapes…

Synopsis: Two boys—one black, one white—are best friends in the segregated 1960s South in this picture book about friends sticking together through thick and thin.John Henry swims better than anyone I know. He crawls like a catfish, blows bubbles like a swamp monster, but he doesn’t swim in the town pool with me. He’s not allowed. Joe and John Henry are a lot alike. They both like shooting marbles, they both want to be firemen, and they both love to swim…

Synopsis: Uses brilliantly colored paper cutouts of familiar objects--each clearly labeled with its Spanish and English name--to introduce young readers to basic words in Spanish and English.

Synopsis: This is a very educational paperback (approx. 9 x 11 inches) and includes a list of all the presidents. More importantly it tells the many duties of the office and the good and bad details of the office with a sense of humor.

Synopsis: A delightful collection of postcards and photographs that young Stringbean sent home while on his cross-country trip to see the Pacific Ocean with his older brother.

Synopsis: Did George Washington really chop down the cherry tree?How was James Madison a father if he didn't have any children?Where in the White House did William Howard Taft get stuck?HAIL TO THE CHIEF! The commander in chief is the leader of our nation the president of the United States. Here's your chance to learn about the presidents' inaugurations and important political achievements, as well as their nicknames, hobbies and even what kind of foods…

Synopsis: This guide to each state's official state bird, flower, and insect, along with other fun facts, is indispensable for the upper-elementary grades. Including biographical sketches of famous Americans, inventions, resources, and records, this book is unique because of its inclusion of endangered species and personal approach to the subject matter.According to Booklist, this title "should be popular with browsers as well as with students beginning…

Synopsis: This pairing of fiction and non-fiction literature features a story about animals playing in a school band that travel to five U.S. cities and a photographic book of fact about five large cities of the world.

Synopsis: Achievers unbroken by the winds of fate inspired these stimulating tales. A precise match of text and art make the experience even more enjoyable for early readers.When life-threatening Grave's disease prevented Gail Devers from walking, Olympic gold seemed an impossible dream. The track star cleared this hurdle, however, and returned to win gold in both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games.