Readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of sapphire jewelry, as well as interesting facts about this gem, such as saphhire colors and what a star sapphire is.
Introduces arctic foxes, describing how they hunt for food and live in dens and how their physical features allow them to adapt to cold temperatures, including their coat's many layers of fur, their small ears, short nose, and bushy tail.
What did people living in the 13 colonies eat? Readers discover the answer to this question as they take a look inside colonial kitchens to learn about early American history. The focus on colonial food sheds a unique light on a common part of social studies curricula. As readers explore the engaging and educational text, they also take in information from colorful and detailed images, such as primary sources. In addition, readers find recipes that allow them to feel like colonial chefs. Each recipe features step-by-step instructions, creating a fresh and fun hands-on history lesson.
"Elk are related to deer, but they are much larger than their relatives. How large are they? What do they eat, and what animals eat them? The answers to these questions and many more can be found as readers explore what life is like for an elk in North America. A helpful map shows where these animals live, and a detailed graphic organizer presents essential facts in an eye-catching manner. The engaging and educational text includes fun fact boxes found with each turn of the page. Full-color photographs of elk hold readers' interest as they learn essential science topics"--Provided by the publisher.
