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There are many animals that use electricity in the wild! Some, like the electric eel and the electric catfish, can create their own electricity for hunting and protecting themselves. Others, like the echidna or the platypus, use special receptors to sense the electricity created by the muscles of other animals. Through approachable text, young readers will love discovering the many ways animals use electricity. With full-color photographs of t...

Walk the haunted halls of Edinburgh Castle, ride aboard the creepy Queen Mary, visit the bloody battlefield of Gettysburg, peek through the bars of Alcatraz prison, and more in this thrilling series showcasing some of the world's spookiest haunted destinations! Readers will discover what there is to see and do at each supernatural site: where they might glimpse ghosts, watch spirited reenactments, and hear terrifying tales of torture, murder, ...

There are many animals that use electricity in the wild! Some, like the electric eel and the electric catfish, can create their own electricity for hunting and protecting themselves. Others, like the echidna or the platypus, use special receptors to sense the electricity created by the muscles of other animals. Through approachable text, young readers will love discovering the many ways animals use electricity. With full-color photographs of t...

There's nothing like the beginning of spring when all the birds start to tweet and chirp! Young children often like to go looking for these spring sounds around their yard, street, or at the park. This set introduces readers to some beautiful birds they might see at their backyard bird feeder as well as at the zoo. From the ostentatious peacock to the lively cardinal, the birds in this set encourage budding bird watchers to grab their binocula...

Understanding money--how to make it, how to save it, and how to spend it wisely--is essential. Unfortunately, money concepts are often not explained, or not explained well, to young people. This invaluable set breaks down seemingly complex topics of finance into easy-to-understand concepts. Familiar but perhaps daunting terms such as budgets, stocks, and debt--so often used in the news--will become clear to readers through the accessible expla...

Understanding how things are the same and how they are different is a foundational skill for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Further, when they can match things that are the same, they are making connections to math as well as the world around them! In this adorable beginning reader set, readers will find things that match around their house, in their classrooms, and in the park, as well as recognize and match colors, patterns, and shapes. E...

Nothing is more majestic than spotting an eagle soaring high above. And not much is cuter than seeing baby penguins at an aquarium or zoo! Birds of all kinds inspire awe and delight--like the colorful flamingo! In this set, young bird watchers can learn more about their favorite birds through achievable language perfect for beginning readers. From what ostriches like to eat to where pigeons make their nests, fun facts about the lives of these ...

There's nothing like the beginning of spring when all the birds start to tweet and chirp! Young children often like to go looking for these spring sounds around their yard, street, or at the park. This set introduces readers to some beautiful birds they might see at their backyard bird feeder as well as at the zoo. From the ostentatious peacock to the lively cardinal, the birds in this set encourage budding bird watchers to grab their binocula...

Nothing is more majestic than spotting an eagle soaring high above. And not much is cuter than seeing baby penguins at an aquarium or zoo! Birds of all kinds inspire awe and delight--like the colorful flamingo! In this set, young bird watchers can learn more about their favorite birds through achievable language perfect for beginning readers. From what ostriches like to eat to where pigeons make their nests, fun facts about the lives of these ...

Understanding money--how to make it, how to save it, and how to spend it wisely--is essential. Unfortunately, money concepts are often not explained, or not explained well, to young people. This invaluable set breaks down seemingly complex topics of finance into easy-to-understand concepts. Familiar but perhaps daunting terms such as budgets, stocks, and debt--so often used in the news--will become clear to readers through the accessible expla...

Borrowing money is a familiar concept to even the youngest financiers. But interest on that loan may not be. Loans and interest are two of the most important concepts that financially savvy people need to grasp. This beneficial book guides readers of all levels through the basics of what it means to secure a loan and the expectations of repaying it on time. They'll find out why people take out loans and what happens if they don't repay them. T...

Teaching good financial habits is essential at a young age. Debt is a concept that will be familiar to anyone who has had to borrow money to buy something. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's essential to have a plan to pay it back. Readers of this valuable volume will learn the basics of debt and how to responsibly deal with it. They'll also find out what happens when people don't pay off debt. Achievable text, interesting images, and ...

At a young age, young people are introduced to currency, the system of money used in a country. They learn about coins and bills and their worth. In this valuable volume, readers will learn how and why nations around the world create and distribute currency. They'll also learn how ancient this practice is and how digital currencies are shaking up the world of finance. Accessible language, supportive images, and motivating fact boxes help reade...

Taxes . . . does anyone like the sound of the word? But taxes are the way communities pay for roads, schools, firefighters, and much more. Without taxes, life would be much harder in many ways. In this insightful book, readers learn about the many kinds of taxes, including sales tax, income tax, and property tax. They'll learn how these taxes are collected and by whom. Accessible text, eye-catching images, and intriguing fact boxes help reader...

Stocks, shares, bull and bear markets . . . these are terms often spoken of in the news. Though simple words, they can seem quite complex to someone outside the financial world. This valuable volume-a great addition to any social studies collection-makes outsiders into insiders, explaining stocks and even the stock market in an accessible way. Readers will learn why companies sell shares, how investors can make or lose money, about historical ...

A budget may seem like something only parents and politicians need to worry about, but as readers will come to understand, anyone interested in saving up to buy something special needs to understand this concept. Budding financiers of all reading levels will learn about budgets big and small as well as some of the language of economics, such as income and expenses. They'll also discover how some simple math can help people plan and stick to a ...

Walk the haunted halls of Edinburgh Castle, ride aboard the creepy Queen Mary, visit the bloody battlefield of Gettysburg, peek through the bars of Alcatraz prison, and more in this thrilling series showcasing some of the world's spookiest haunted destinations! Readers will discover what there is to see and do at each supernatural site: where they might glimpse ghosts, watch spirited reenactments, and hear terrifying tales of torture, murder, ...

Understanding how things are the same and how they are different is a foundational skill for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Further, when they can match things that are the same, they are making connections to math as well as the world around them! In this adorable beginning reader set, readers will find things that match around their house, in their classrooms, and in the park, as well as recognize and match colors, patterns, and shapes. E...

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