Shofner, Melissa Ra?e

A family spends the day swimming in a pool.

Touches on many of the emotions that a child might feel following the loss of a parent.

Explores the stories behind the history of this joke-filled holiday.

This book explores Kwanzaa's roots and the social significance of its founding. Each day of the holiday focuses on one of seven principles that readers will be able to appreciate in their own life, even if their family doesn't celebrate Kwanzaa.

Readers will love reading about the many traditions of the holiday and learning how Day of the Dead celebrations have changed over time. Learning about how deceased loved ones are remembered on this special day will help readers appreciate other cultures as well as their own. It will also help them view the topic of death in a whole new light.

Introduces rabbits, describing how to pick out your new pet, the care they need, what to feed rabbits, and how to exercise and house them.

If a spider has giant in its name, it s bound to terrorize people of all ages. These large arachnids are the world s largest spider by leg span. What s more they don t build webs! Instead, they hunt down their prey like so many other predators. Through full-color photographs of these dazzling creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can grow.

This book will teach readers about what hedgehogs eat, where they live, and how to care for them as pets.

There's no telling when an earthquake can strike, which is why engineers building in earthquake-prone places need to be careful. Earthquake-proofing buildings takes cutting-edge science and lots of testing, but these amazing creations help keep people safe and prevent further chaos in the event of disaster. Full-color photographs that chronicle the construction of simple bunker-like rooms as well as more complex buildings yet to be tested by major geological events will mesmerize readers. They'll also get a look at how high-rises are built to combat the shaking and swaying that comes with these natural disasters.

This captivating book relates the stories of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. It also explains how wrecks are found and what happens after their discovery.