Illus. in full color. "Milton understands what kids like about whales, and packs a considerable amount of information into the book. This easy-reader leaps with appeal."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.
What should you do if a gorilla charges right at you? Run away, climb atree, or make a scary face? Find out the surprising answer and much more inthis nonfiction book packed with amazing gorilla facts.
Illus. in full color. A fascinating introduction to the world of wolves, oneof nature's most enduring and misunderstood creatures. Wolf-pack behavior, bodylanguage, and the meaning of howls are all demystified in this natural history."Nonfiction at the beginning-to-read level is rare and welcome, particularlywhen it blends appeal and information as...more
From his childhood in rural Illinois to moviemaking days in Hollywood and on to a career in politics that took him all the way to the Oval Office, Ronald Reagan kept an abiding faith in America and in what our country stood for. The oldest president ever, he survived a near-fatal assassination attempt and lived to be 93. Who Was Ronald Reagan? cove...more
When President Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to find an overland route to the Pacific Ocean, it was Sacajawea, with a baby on her back, who taught them how to survive in the wilderness.
Did you know that bats are not blind? That the smallest bat is the size of a bee? Kids will learn all this and more in this exciting book about one of nature's most misunderstood creatures.
Bzzz! Learn all about the life cycle of honeybees, how they make honey, and more. With fun bee facts and bright, realistic artwork, this Station Stop 2 easy reader will fly off bookshelves! Illustrated by Pete Mueller.
Beginning readers are sure to get wrapped up in this fascinating first look at Egypt's ancient mummies. Filled with unusual and up-to-date facts, this easy-to-read book uncovers the mysteries of how and why mummies were made and what they reveal today. Full-color illustrations.