Synopsis: The essential reference for building language proficiencyThe Word-for-Word English-Spanish Spanish-English Dictionary features a simple user-friendly format and includes essential school vocabulary as well as spelling and translation alternatives—making it ideal for speakers of Spanish studying English and preparing for tests.Compiled from the Bank of English, a 650 million-word English database, this handy reference contains more than 30,000…

Synopsis: A brief introduction to geckos, discussing their characteristics, range, habitat, food, offspring, and dangers. Includes a range map, life cycle diagram, and amazing facts.

Synopsis: Describes what paper is and where we get it, and shows how to process, use, and recycle it.

Synopsis: Describes different types of fireflies and their physical characteristics, how and why they light up, their uses to humankind, and their life cycles.

Synopsis: Introduces the physical characteristics, methods of movement, habitats, feeding habits, life cycles, and different types of frogs.

Synopsis: An introduction to gorillas including a description of their appearance and information on where they live, what they eat, how they produce young, and the dangers that gorillas face.

Synopsis: How does exercise make your muscles and joints work better? Why should you stretch before and after exercising? How often should you exercise? This book looks at how to keep our bodies healthy by exercising regularly, by stretching our muscles and joints, and by eating the right foods.

Synopsis: Describes the U.S. Navy, including their vehicles such as jets, aircraft carriers, and submarines, their weapons, and some of the different jobs that members perform in the Navy.

Synopsis: Describes the U.S. Marine Corps, including their vehicles such as Assault Amphiban Vehicles and helicopters, their weapons, and some of the different jobs that members perform in the Marine Corps.

Synopsis: Describes what wool is and where we get it, and shows how to process, use, and recycle it.

Synopsis: What is melanin and why is it important? Why should you shower before and after you swim? Why do some parts of your skin sweat more than others? His book looks at how to keep our skin healthy by protecting it from the Sun, by keeping it clean and dry, and by preventing infection from cuts and scrapes.

Synopsis: Provides information on bald eagles, along with an introduction on how this bird became a symbol of the United States.

Synopsis: Describes the history of skateboarding parks, discussing some of the top parks through the years.

Synopsis: The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you've ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space and more! What do all birds have in common? Why do leopards have spots? Which fish can climb trees? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating question-and-answer book all about animals. Colourful and charming illustrations bring the facts to life and capture the attention of young…

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to Native American tribes of the Southeast, including their social structure, homes, clothing, food, and traditions.

Synopsis: - Colorful series gets children excited about science- Hands-on experiments (3) in each book- Satisfies most state standards while fostering curiosity and fun

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to dolphins, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and other facts.

Synopsis: Provides a brief introduction to the people, geography, culture, and customs of England.

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to the history and development of the airplane and explains how an airplane works. Includes information on Orville and Wilbur Wright and other inventors who helped influence the invention of the airplane.

Synopsis: Describes the history, government, people, culture, aspects of daily life, and enduring legacy of Ancient Rome.