Contains facts about lions and tigers, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

Explains the physiology of animals in simple terms.

Provides photographs and information about rocks and minerals, discussing how rocks form, the different types of rocks, rock erosion and movement, metals, and other related topics. Includes a glossary.

From 14-year-old Joseph Dunn who was the lone survivor of the Shark Attacks of 1916, to 9-year-old Mike Kramer who, with the help of his quick-thinking parents, survived the Peshtigo fire of 1871 (which took place on the very same day in history as the Great Chicago Fire!), to the 13-year-old girl who survived a terrifying attack by a box jellyfish, this is a collection of unforgettable narrative non-fiction stories of unimaginable destruction --...

Provides an overview of the state of Washington, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Provides an overview of the state of Vermont, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Provides an overview of the state of Montana, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

"From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly--and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color...

Introduces COVID-19, the spread of viruses, and preventative measures that children can add to their daily habits such as hand-washing, healthy eating, exercise, and paying attention to additional instructions from adults.

"Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden between the stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt."--Provided by publisher.