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In a mission to preserve the memory of his deceased father, 12-year-old Maxion Belmont, aboard the space station Azura, discovers the secrets of the most elusive creatures in the galaxy: star whales.
From 2007 to 2012, Pete explored Mustang's sky caves with a team that included scientists, mountain climbers, and even two children. They found mummies, murals, manuscripts, and other priceless artifacts. Follow Pete on his dangerous trips to the sky caves and discover the secrets the caves revealed.
Despite some teasing, being a biracial girl in a white family didn't make much of a difference as long as she was a star on the diamond where her father--her baseball coach and a former pro player--counted on her. But now, things are changing: She meets Reggie, the first Black guy who's wanted to get to know her, she discovers the letters from her biological father that her adoptive parents have kept from her, and her body starts to grow into a woman's, affecting her game. Alex begins to questio
Galápagos giant tortoises are fascinating-and they're endangered. Take a journey to the Galápagos Islands to see them up close and discover how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists study and protect them. Text in Spanish.
Galápagos giant tortoises are fascinating-and they're endangered. Take a journey to the Galápagos Islands to see them up close and discover how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists study and protect these gentle giants. Text in universal Sapnish.
Presents poems and brief biographical notes about such well-known African-Americans as Arthur Ashe, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., "Satchel" Paige, Rosa Parks, Jesse Owens, Marian Anderson, Malcolm X, Wilma Rudolph, and Billie Holiday.
A collection of 14 poetic verses surveys the life and art of Marc Chagall, the Jewish-Russian painter who gained renown throughout the 1900s with his modernist and surrealist works.
Have you ever wondered how in the world do we see colour know which way is up, or why we get goosebumps? How do we determine what is a good smell from stinky stuff? And . . . what if a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Or have you ever wondered why dogs hear things we can't or why some cats seem to see ghosts? How do animals navigate over large distances flying north to south or swimming from one part of the ocean to another without getting lost?
Humans have five senses. But some animals can perceive things we can't thanks to their extraordinary senses. From science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch comes a fascinating book that introduces these animals and delves into the science behind their senses. Discover how animals use their senses to find food, navigate their environment, and communicate. Featured animals include the star-nosed mole with its highly developed nose, the deadly sidewinder rattlesnake which uses its pits to strike its prey, a
The men and women of the Armed Forces serve with honor. This series describes the kinds of careers and jobs performed by people in different branches of the service. Are you ready to serve? Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.