Gripping tales of killer storms, ice and death, terrible misfortunes, and pirates' plunderings will keep readers turning the pages in these real-life stories of incredible oceanic disasters and the natural forces that cause them, 80 pages
Presents a trip to the prehistoric caves of France, the pyramids of Egypt, the Maya temples of Mexico, and other ancient wonders of the world.
Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
Text and illustrations of dinosaur characters discuss the practicalities and pleasures of travel, from packing up and taking off to returning home again.
National Geographic has always given readers the bigger picture of our world. Now The World Made New shows children the bigger context of American history. Written by award-winning children's author Marc Aronson and John W. Glenn, this innovative title will lead children through the causes and consequences of the defining age of exploration. Its unique approach will provide children with new wa…
Looks at the many landscapes that occur around the world, examing the way in which the land has been formed and changed by nature and humans.
Through easy-to-read questions and answers, readers learn about maps of the world, and what they reveal about earth's people and resources, including charts, diagrams, and an activity section