Jango-Cohen, Judith

An account of Ellis Island, which served as the main entry point for immigrants arriving in the U.S. from 1890-1954.

Describes the parts of a fire truck, the tools it carries, and the work it helps firemen to do.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of octopuses.

Examines the major inventions that have changed how and what people eat including canning and pasteurization, refrigeration, supermarkets, and genetically modified foods.

Describes Benjamin Franklin's experiments with electricity and what he learned from them.

Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.

Presents information on freshwater fish species, including physical characteristics and behavior, and describes how to care for fish as pets.

A color-illustrated overview of giraffes that describes their history, physical traits, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and diet.

Examines the science of using mechanical devices to replace body parts or to help the body work better. Explores real-life cases of people and animals that have received help from bionics in replacing a limb, fixing a malfunction, or assisting their senses. Contains simple text, full-color photographs, and a glossary.

Describes the evolution, physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and folklore of crocodiles and examines various species and related crocodilians.