Wood, Alix

Readers discover fascinating facts about many kinds of lovable miniature dogs through engaging main text and eye-catching fact boxes.

Biological weapons are extremely dangerous, but militaries around the world are developing various methods to counteract these weapons, including vaccines and ways to clean areas affected by biological warfare. Readers explore the development of both biological weapons and the defenses against them.

"Abstract art might seem hard to define. But, by introducing readers to the major artists of the style, theyll have a good idea of the general characteristics of an abstract piece. In addition to biographical information about Henri Matisse, Jasper Johns, Paul Klee, and more important abstract artists, readers learn about each master's most famous pieces and ways they were able to achieve the look of the work. Fun, colorful projects accompany each artist's spreads, showing readers how they, too, can make cool abstract art"--Amazon.com.

"This title explores the relationship between Earth and the Sun. Readers will learn how and why Earth orbits the Sun, as well as the materials that make up the Sun. Readers will find answers to questions such as 'Do other planets have nights and days?' and 'Where do stars go in the daytime?' Easy-to-understand diagrams and text explain these quite complex scientific points in an age-appropriate and dynamic way. Hands-on science projects allow readers to create their own exciting experiments. Sidebars add useful information to enhance readers' understanding"--Provided by the publisher.

Map skills and athletics go hand-in-hand as students learn about sports through the medium of mapping.

Ties geography lessons to earth science as readers learn about natural disasters while practicing map skills.

Combines geography and natural history as readers practice map skills to learn about dinosaurs and where they lived.

An introduction to the moon, explaining what it is, how it affects the Earth, why it changes shape, and other related topics.

"What made pop art special? Readers can find out the answer to this question through the colorful, fun pages of this book, which highlights the major features and figures of pop art. Profiles of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Hamilton, and more pop artists introduce readers to famous pop art works as well as major techniques each artist used. Then, they can put this knowledge to work in accompanying art projects inspired by the work of the pop artist in that chapter. From using newspaper to make a collage to using benday dots, young artists have a multitude of styles to learn from"--Amazon.com.

"An introduction to expressionism and celebrated expressionists, this book presents readers with the life and famous works of Edvard Munch, Van Gogh, Marc Chagall, and more through understandable, age-appropriate content. Each colorful spread includes an art project based on the works of the artist profiled in that chapter, complete with step-by-step instructions and photographs to guide readers as they create their own masterpiece"--Amazon.com.