Daly, Ruth

Introduces young readers to the mandrill including where it lives, what it eats, physical features, life cycle, and more.

Looks at the life and career of Thomas Jefferson--patriot, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Text and photographs look at the life cycle of a chicken.

Text and photographs look at igneous rocks.

Explores the history, people and science behind the Biltmore House, America's largest private residence located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

"North America extends from the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland to the deserts of Mexico and countries of Central America. The landscape of North America ranges from grasslands to deserts. Learn more about this exciting environment in North America. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more" -- Provided by publisher.

Describes and illustrates the distinctive features of trees, such as bark, leaves, flowers, and fruits, and includes information on how trees grow.

In this book, young readers will discover the Biltmore House built by George Washington Vanderbilt in Asheville, North Carolina. They will learn the history and architectural design of this largest private residence ever built in the United States.

From tigers to lions and cheetahs to cougars, Big Cats introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating cat species on Earth. Readers will explore the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of the worlds largest cats. Did you know that lions live in groups called prides? A pride of lions works together to hunt, raise their cubs, and defend their territory.