Zoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner

An account of the fateful April 1970 mission to the moon follows the harrowing experiences of its three astronauts, who fought to return safely to Earth in the wake of a disastrous explosion.

Learn about dinosaurs.

This book tells the story of the light bulb. It begins at the invention of the arc lamp and continues to current innovations such as LED smart lights.

Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.

"Explains what science is and what scientists do, all while introducing kids to the . . . things that scientists study"--Provided by publisher.

"Journey to prehistoric Earth, starting in the present and zipping back 100s of millions of years. Along the way [readers] come across hungry dinosaurs, enormous insects, saber-toothed cats, gargantuan sharks, lumbering reptiles, birds, bugs, pterosaurs and trilobites. Watch out for asteroids and supervolcanoes, and explore the coral reefs and shifting continents that have shaped the planet . . ."--Dust jacket flap.

"There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth--maybe even as close as their own backyard!"--Amazon.com.

When Jeff accompanies his uncle to the Amazon rain forest to acquire butterflies for an exhibit at the museum where his uncle works, Jeff hopes to see real jaguars as well.

Young readers learn about dinosaurs.

A mother manatee and her little calf travel from the Gulf of Mexico through dangerous water full of speeding boats.