Zoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner

This book tells the story of the light bulb. It begins at the invention of the arc lamp and continues to current innovations such as LED smart lights.

Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.

"Explains what science is and what scientists do, all while introducing kids to the . . . things that scientists study"--Provided by publisher.

"Journey to prehistoric Earth, starting in the present and zipping back 100s of millions of years. Along the way [readers] come across hungry dinosaurs, enormous insects, saber-toothed cats, gargantuan sharks, lumbering reptiles, birds, bugs, pterosaurs and trilobites. Watch out for asteroids and supervolcanoes, and explore the coral reefs and shifting continents that have shaped the planet . . ."--Dust jacket flap.

"There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth--maybe even as close as their own backyard!"--Amazon.com.

When Jeff accompanies his uncle to the Amazon rain forest to acquire butterflies for an exhibit at the museum where his uncle works, Jeff hopes to see real jaguars as well.

Young readers learn about dinosaurs.

A mother manatee and her little calf travel from the Gulf of Mexico through dangerous water full of speeding boats.

Traces the history of ghosts, focusing on their place in world literature, films, and television, discussing the most popular ghost stories and legends and the way they have been adapted for the modern world.

Describes the discovery of King Tut's tomb by Howard Carter and his team and the rumors of a curse that seemed to plague the members of the archaeological team.