What is that annoying whine? How about those disgusting worms crawling in the dog's dish? What made those horrible bites that itch like crazy? The answer to these creepy questions is... Læs mere
Termites can literally eat you out of house and home! Carpenter ants will use your home like a wood lot, taking what they want when they want, but without paying! This title examines pests that chew, build, and bore their way into homes.
Plants and animals in the Sonoran Desert food chains have had to adapt to the hot, dry climate of this habitat. This work provides details about the Saguaro cacti and the many... Læs mere
Presents a rich variety of cultural life in Argentina, created by the mixture of different traditions brought by immigrants. This book celebrates its nation's symbols, the gaucho... Læs mere
Provides information on: why leaves change colour in autumn; how plants and animals survive in winter; and how and why plants grow in spring. This book looks at why there are four... Læs mere
From insects to elephants, every living thing on this planet is made up of cells, the tiny building blocks of plant and animal life. Each cell is alive - and each has work to do. What do cells look... Læs mere
Teaches readers about the world of baby animals by identifying animals that share the same names. This title includes photos that feature pups (baby dogs and foxes),... Læs mere
Suitable for children, this title includes images of the giant mammals of the Arctic. It explains how a polar bear's body is suited to living in an icy climate and swimming in freezing oceans.
Clarisse becomes obsessed with dieting. Sam is impatience for change - will he always be 4'11" and 98 pounds? This title helps young people learn that they may have more control over self-image than they imagine. It includes two plays that focus on both body image.
Intended for ages 9-12, this book describes the evolution of the telephone from the invention of the telegraph by Marconi to the modern day cell phones that have become a popular... Læs mere
Insects are essential to life on Earth and many of them are endangered. Intended for ages 4-8, this book helps children discover that many species of beetles, butterflies, moths, ants,... Læs mere