Linde, Barbara M

An illustrated introduction to a career as an rocket scientist, with examples of activities outside the laboratory.

Introduces young readers to the traditions, lifestyles, and spiritual beliefs of Native Americans of the Northeast.

Triggering a Venus flytrap takes the lightest touch from an insect s wing or a spider s legs. Unlike many plants the Venus flytrap doesn t only get nutrition from photosynthesis. Readers learn all about how the Venus flytrap draws in bugs to eat as well as how they re digested by the plant. The main content includes science curriculum information such as plant structures habitat facts and other unique elements of this plant s life cycle. Fun fact boxes and full color photographs provide readers with the juicy details of how the trap works and what it looks like in action.

"Young scientists are invited to travel to ... [Jupiter] while taking part in 'math missions' along their journey. By completing each mission using familiar math operations, they'll discover ... facts about Jupiter, its rings, and its moons"--Provided by publisher.

"Offers readers safety tips for preparing and enduring a hurricane, as well as explains the science behind hurricane formation and strength... sidebars about hurricane watches, warnings, and tracking complement full-color photographs of hurricane devastation around the world."--Publisher.

Discusses the destruction caused by floods, how they occur, and how to prepare for a flood.

Describes the history of Area 51 in Nevada, discussing mysterious and experimental aircraft, conspiracy theories, and UFOs.

Mentally challenged Charlie Gordon participates in an experiment which turns him into a genius but only temporarily. Daily lesson plans and activities to teach the novel.

Simple political, landform, and climate maps introduce readers to some of the most common types of maps, while colorful photographs show them the beauty of Asia beyond boundaries and longitude lines.

As the second-largest continent, Africa offers thousands of miles of tropical rainforest, desert, and highlands to explore. It's a font of natural resources and home to 1 billion people! Readers will trek through the many climate zones and cities found in Africa as they are introduced to the continent.