Miller, Mirella S

Examines oil workers, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.

Takes a look at the life and presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower, and discusses how his experience leading the country through multiple wars shaped the nation.

From the Mojave to the Sahara and everything in between, full-color spreads highlight the key features of these dry regions that cover a quarter of Earth's surface.

Offers twelve facts about water-loving reptiles, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more.

Explores careers in the field of fashion, discussing how to get started and what skills are needed.

"Introduces the benefits of having birds around the home and explains how to build a birdhouse from household materials. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed step-by-step illustrations, a ... list of materials, informative captions and callouts, fast facts, suggestions on how kids can make a difference, project tips and possible alterations, [and more]"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the freshwater lake biome, plants and animals in the biome, the biome food chain, and highlights the lake trout"--Publisher's description.

Explores the story behind Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by asking and then answering twelve questions.

"Tells the story behind the "birth certificate" of the United States. Each spread provides information about the context, wording, and lasting effects of the document paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images"--Amazon.com.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to ocean habitats.