Product Description: In this engaging title, young readers learn about the different states of matter! Atoms and molecules are explained, as are elements and the periodic table. The three main states of matter solid, liquid, gas are covered, as are the properties of each and the role of energy in their changing from one form to another...read more

Product Description: In this engaging title, young readers learn how temperature works! Different temperature scales are explained, as is temperatures affect on molecules and different states of matter. These properties are illustrated by the creation, movement, and melting of glaciers...read more

Product Description: In this engaging title, young readers learn about the form of energy that is sound! Sound waves and their wavelengths are discussed, as are the vibrations of molecules, acoustics, and how the ear interprets sound. These properties are illustrated by the making and hearing of music...read more

Product Description: In this engaging title, young readers learn about the moving form of energy that is motion! The relationship of mass and acceleration is explained, as are the forces of downforce, updraft, friction, inertia, centripetal force, and the role of aerodynamics in managing these forces...read more

Product Description: If you pay attention to the news, you've probably seen some scary headlines: car and plane crashes, trains going off the tracks, and more. But the truth is, these kinds of accidents are rare. Engineers have designed features that make vehicles as safe as possible...read more

Product Description: A pet rat is called a fancy rat. Many people love their pet rats. They are smaller, calmer, and friendlier than wild rats. Fancy rats come in different varieties. Some have curly hair or large ears. Others don t have hair at all, or tails! Their fur may have different colors and patterns...read more

Product Description: Sugar gliders are social animals, but they aren t your usual pet. These cute, cuddly, gliding marsupials were first brought to the US in 1993, and have since become wildly popular. As small as a grain of rice when they are born, these exotics only grow to be 3 to 5 ounces, which makes them perfect to tuck away in your pocket! If you are looking for an affectionate, unique addition to your family, a sugar glider might just be for you! This title will allow students to refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text...read more

Product Description: Wrapping your head around centuries of American history can make you dizzy. You need to know about the land (828,000 acres from the Louisiana Purchase alone), the people (from the earliest American Indian peoples to the immigrants of the last few centuries), and the high stakes (from a risky revolution to an international space race)...read more

Product Description: Explore the fascinating history of America's first World War, meet the greatest military leaders and tacticians, and learn about key battles in this compelling new book in the popular Everything series.   Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer’s corner with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive glossary, and more...read more

Product Description: Explore the fascinating history of America's first World War, meet the greatest military leaders and tacticians, and learn about key battles in this compelling new book in the popular Everything series.   Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer’s corner with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive glossary, and more...read more

Product Description: Stephen Hawking is among one of the most inspiring persons of our time. His work in the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics has been significant. This title includes primary sources, sidebars, prompts and activities, charts and graphs, and much more...read more

Product Description: "Is your style… • flowy and ultrafeminine? • super eclectic, with lots of mixing and matching? • earthy and a little laid-back? Then you are clearly boho chic! And so are lots of fashionistas. Stars like Vanessa Hudgens and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are known for sporting boho style...read more