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On September 17, 1787, a handful of Americans signed a historic document that helped organize a structured government for the United States and recognized the rights of its citizens. This national holiday celebrates the important document in the history o

Introduces Halloween activities and customs.

Hang the stockings and sings some carolsit's Christmas time! Come inside and learn all about this popular seasonal celebration, from its ancient Christian roots to the holiday extravaganza it has become today. Young readers will learn all about Christmas

Many holidays and festivals celebrated in the United States honor religious events and important dates or people in the country's history. This interesting book shows how Americans celebrate holidays and family occasions, as well as the traditions of the cultures from which their families first came.

This colorful book describes the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the Russian people celebrated in the many different festivals of Russia today. Young readers will also learn how Russians celebrate family occasions.

Describes how the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the people of India, often influenced by British culture, have resulted in many of the festivals celebrated in India today, and how the Indian people celebrate family occasions.

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On September 17, 1787, a handful of Americans signed a historic document that helped organize a structured government for the United States and recognized the rights of its citizens. This national holiday celebrates the important document in the history o

Photographs and text introduce readers to motorcycles, describing different types of motorcycles, and examining the different parts and what they do.

This fact-filled book explains in simple terms how the insects within insect colonies work together to ensure the survival of their colonies. Young readers will be intrigued to discover which insects are social, the different insect castes, and the importance of each caste within a colony. Detailed illustrations and clear, concise text highlight: the roles of workers, drones, and queens, the different types of nests and how nests are construct...

Following insects from egg to adult, Insect Life Cycles outlines the amazing changes different species of insects go through before they become fully-grown. Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations of insects, from the familiar to the exotic, are featured. Topics include: incomplete and complete metamorphosis, where insects lay their eggs, what growing nymphs and larvae eat and how they find food, how nymphs and larvae protect themsel...

This informative book introduces young readers to the defining characteristics of the various groups of animals that make up the animal kingdom. The bodies of many animals, including several types of mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, and arthropods, are described in concise and easy-to-understand text. Full-color illustrations and amazing photographs help children begin to realize the vastness of the animal kingdom. Children will learn about: in...

Accessible text and vivid photographs introduce readers to seeds describing how they spread and their different uses."--Amazon.com.

The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world and was home to one of the great ancient civilizationsthe Incas. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Andes mountain range. The Andes' connection to the cultures and ways of life of the people in South America who live in its shadow is also explored.

The Rocky Mountain range has been witness to the decimation of Native peoples, the westward expansion of European settlers, several gold rushes, and the blazing of transcontinental railways. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Rocky Mountains, as well as the cultures and ways of life of the people in the...

From eating pests to being a source of food for other animals, insects play a vital role in the world. This exciting new title examines some of the many ways insects are helpful to other living things and helpful to the Earth. This informative title will inspire a respect for insects and all living...

Insects, like all living things, need a place to call home. In this fact-filled title, readers will get a close-up look at different insect habitats, including those underground, above ground, and in water. Readers will discover how insects get what they need to survive from their different habitats and how changes to the environment pose a...

More than half of all the animals on Earth are insects. This informative overview title introduces readers to the world of insects and identifies the defining characteristics and behaviors common to all...

Vivid photographs and engaging text combine to explain how insects grow and change. This informative title introduces readers to complete and incomplete metamorphosis and encourages readers to compare and contrast these...