Gleason, Carrie

Sea monsters, such as the Kraken and the Loch Ness Monster, are cryptids--creatures whose existence is not yet proven to be true. Cryptozoologists gather stories from folklore and investigate reported sightings. In this guide, you'll find fascinating sea monster facts, including where in the world sea monsters are thought to exist, reported sightings, sea monsters in popular culture, and how to spot a lake monster.

Explores the various traditions associated with Chinese New Year celebrations, describing the food, customs, decorations, and dances Chinese people use to welcome in the new year.

Discusses the different between, and definition of, animal rights and animal welfare, covering activists' beliefs that animals should not be kept as property or used for food, clothing, entertainment, or scientific research, and examines topics such as cruelty and factory farming.

An introduction to silk, a luxury fabric, explaining where it is produced and how it is made, looking at the lives of silkworms, and discussing the ancient tradition of silk in China, as well as its use in Europe and the United States.

Explores the various traditions associated with Chinese New Year celebrations, describing the food, customs, decorations, and dances Chinese people use to welcome in the new year.

Introduces students to geothermal energy, explaining how it is created, why it is a better alternative than fossil fuels, how it can be harnessed, and what the potential benefits are.

Explores the various traditions associated with All Soul's Day, describing the food, practices, and costumes used to celebrate.

Presents a short children's history of English explorer Henry Hudson, and describes his life and quest to locate the Northwest Passage through the new world.

This book introduces young readers to insects with more than 100 pictures, an explorer's corner with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive glossary, and more.--.

From cockroaches and beetles to dragonflies and ants, provides an introduction to the diverse world of insects, describing their various habitats, physical characteristics, life cycles, and roles in the ecosystem.