Holmes, Kirsty

Even though it will be many years until elementary readers can drive a car, that doesn't stop many from being absolutely obsessed with them! Muscle cars, off-road cars, and racers are some of the most popular. But kids may not realize that it doesn't matter what a car is used for: there are many commonalities between all cars. In this book, readers learn the different parts of cars, including the dashboard. STEM content, such as how engines work, is seamlessly incorporated with car-focused information for the most auto-obsessed readers. A colorful design and friendly narrator guides readers from beginning to end.

Looks at the history of the ancient Egyptian civilization and what happened to it.

Text and color photographs introduce the life cycle of a honeybee.

With a focus on germs, this title discusses the importance of keeping clean, brushing teeth and stopping the spread of germs when you are sick.

Text and color photographs introduce the life cycle of a chicken.

"Ducklings and ducks are common sights in parks, neighborhoods, and many other places around the world. Readers are introduced to the life cycle of a duck as it grows from egg to duckling to adult through . . . text that presents elementary science concepts"--Publisher.

When one thinks of the strongest animals on Earth, one might consider the gorilla or a grizzly bear. But leafcutter ants are actually some of the strongest when size is taken into consideration. In this book, imaginary match ups between superstrong animals captivate and entertain readers as they learn fun facts about each kind of animal.

Imagine being able to set up a race between two of the fasted land animals on Earth, the cheetah and the springbok, which is a type of antelope. Of course, these two would never meet in the wild, much less a racetrack! In this book, though, readers get to see this epic match up, among others, and decide just who the fastest is.