Covers such worldwide news stories from the 1970s as the United States involvement in Vietnam, the civil war in Lebanon, the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, and Mother Teresa's winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Tells of the travels of Livingstone and Stanley through the continent of Africa in the 19th century, the colonial period that followed, and the independent nations that resulted.
Describes what ice from the polar regions can tell us about past climatic conditions and our changing atmosphere and examines the role of water in its solid state within the environment. Includes projects and other hands-on activities.
"Describes the life of a cockroach by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the cockroaches scavenge for decomposing organic material and compares the many types of cockroaches. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.
"Describes the life of an army ant by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the army ants work together in a colony to find food, care for the young, and protect the queen ant. Compares the army ant to other ants and insects. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.
Presents an introduction to creatures that are slimy, in simple text with illustrations, providing descriptions of what slime is, how it functions, with information on different animals that are slimy, including fish, snails, frogs, and more.
Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the ways in which fur on certain animals helps to protect them from predators and keeps them warm in the cold weather.
Presents a children's book for early readers that describes force and motion, and examines pushing, pulling, changes in motion, slopes, friction, changing shape and direction, and more.
