Rajczak, Kristen

An introduction to climbing Mount Everest, covering the dangers involved, the training needed, and discussing famous climbs.

Presents twenty trivia facts about the Great Pyramid, including information about the construction, the size, and more.

Simple text and color illustrations describe the features of tulips, the changes that occur during growth, and the consumption of tulips by animals.

Chronicles the process by which corn grows from a seed into a full-grown plant. Includes color photographs.

Readers will learn surprising details about the difficult life on a wagon train and the hardy emigrants who set out on these cross-country adventures, including the many pairs of shoes that the travelers wore through and whether children had to go to school.

Because of the Irish Wolfhounds hunting abilities, wolves became extinct in Ireland by the 1800s. Today, the Irish Wolfhound is a loyal pet for many families. In this book, readers will learn more about the fascinating history of these skilled hunters as well as valuable information about their care.

Describes how meteors are created, meteor storms and showers, and popular stories about "shooting stars." Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

Text and illustrations explore rainbows, explaining what they are, how they look to us, when to watch for them, and more.

Examines the nature of lightning and what it tells scientists about how the world works.