Synopsis: This fact-filled, accessibly written book encourages young readers to start exploring our rocky world and discover the treasures that lie beneath our feet, from fascinating fossils to precious gemstones.

Synopsis: Basher History: States and Capitals is the follow-up title to the bestselling Basher History: U.S. Presidents. This unique and comprehensive guide to 50 states (plus DC and the six territories) presents each state in the hip Basher fashion. Who better than Basher to give each state a face, voice, and personality and to give kids a fun, unusual but really information-packed gazetteer of their country. From Alabama to Wyoming, and everywhere in…

Synopsis: Whether revelling in the urbane pleasures of Dublin, taking a fresh look at the Lakes of Killarney or seeking out the remoter beauties of the offshore islands, Max Caulfield is a well-informed guide with a fund of insights and lively enecdotes. Specially commissioned photography by Joe Cornish accompanies the text, making this a superb visual celebration of Ireland and a valuable reference both for the first-time visitor and the committed…

Synopsis: Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.

Synopsis: Stuffed with eye-popping pictures and far-out facts, this family-friendly reference answers more than 800 questions about the animal kingdom. Full color.

Synopsis: Full-color photos. Beautiful photography provides a close-up look at these terrifying "lords of the deep"--their anatomy and behavior, and the realities and myths behind their sinister reputation. This densely illustrated book is one of the most informative and technically accurate portrayals of sharks and their relatives."--(starred) Science Books & Films.

Synopsis: This exciting book follows the life story of Abraham Lincoln, from his boyhood on the frontier, to his election as president, to his leadership during the Civil War. Along the way, readers will learn important facts about slavery, politics, and other aspects of American history.

Synopsis: Our body is something we can easily take for granted. But if we ask ourselves how it works, a fascinating world emerges. How does the heart pump blood? How do our eyes see? What does the inside of a bone look like? How do we fight germs? In all its color and complexity, the human body is brought alive in the pages of this book. Large, cutaway illustrations by Steve Weston provide an insight into the workings of the body. The text, by Dr Kate…

Synopsis: Nowhere is the imprint of the pattern of history on the landscape more evident than from the air. Ireland's great castles, cities and fields are revealed in this collection of aerial photographs, offering a unique perspective on a beautiful country.

Synopsis: There's never been anything like this before: the very first anatomically exact, and complete, three-dimensional, computer-generated reconstruction of actual human anatomy. These amazing color images come to life thanks to the National Library of Medicine's Visible Human ProjectTM. For every structure, the database generates a incredibly detailed "wire frame" image, which then underwent contour mapping for a more realistic picture. First, the…

Synopsis: Once upon a time ... There was a delicious little GINGERBREAD MAN, a very TRICKY FOX, and a curious little girl named GOLDILOCKS. Popular best-selling author Jim Aylesworth and award-winning artist Barbara McClintock have created playful, spirited renditions of three timeless classics here, in one collection. It is sure to make the perfect gift and become a family favorite.

Synopsis: It's pure bottled magic! A science experiment kit that's as much fun as a bubbly soda!Pop Bottle Science presents 79 easy, hands-on experiments that probe the worlds of chemistry, physics, biology, geology, weather, the human body, and even astronomy! It's a book and kit, all packaged in a bottle that makes a perfect miniature science lab: see-through, flexible, air-tight when necessary, made out of a durable, shatter-proof plastic and designed…

Synopsis: Describes the structure of the human skeleton and explains how bones grow, fit, flex, and sometimes break, with activities, puzzles, quizzes, and a skeleon model that can be assembled.

Synopsis: More than 700 species of wildflowers--flowering plants that grow outside cultivation and that are neither tress nor tall shrubs--area arranged by botanical family, a scheme that considers both blossom and fruit. Included in an easy-to-use identification chart that organizes flowers by color, petal number, and shape with a cross-reference to the featured page. 710+ color illustrations.

Synopsis: This is the story of the Little Bighorn. It is a story of two different peoples: the Indians, struggling to keep their way of life, and the U.S. Army, trying to pave the way for a new way of life in the American West. It is a story of bravery and tragedy that will never by forgotten.

Synopsis: Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt through a fascinating journal from a lost expedition — a treasure trove of fact and fantasy featuring a novelty element on every spread.Who can resist the allure of ancient Egypt — and the thrill of uncovering mysteries that have lain hidden for thousands of years? Not the feisty Miss Emily Sands, who in 1926, four years after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, led an expedition up the Nile in search of the…

Synopsis: “A gentle, humorous look at sibling dynamics. . . . Doozy up your shelves with Zelda and Ivy.” —School Library Journal (starred review)Zelda and Ivy are fox sisters with a flair for the dramatic. Their exploits unfold with plenty of sugar and sass in this spirited trio of stories. Wry and genuine, the linked episodes and expressive illustrations will strike home with beginning readers, especially those who’ve experienced the warmth—and…

Synopsis: Illustrates and explains the bones that make up the human skeleton.

Synopsis: The Table of Contents Seeds, What Seeds Need to Grow, Seeds Grow into Plants, and Plants Grow Seeds. Young readers will delight reading the text supported by colorful detailed photos. This book would be a wonderful addition to a school or home library.

Synopsis: Examines the structure and function of various parts of the human body, including bones, muscles, heart, lungs, brain, nervous system, digestive system, immune system, and reproductive organs.