Quick view Reptiles by Ann O Squire Slithering snakes, massive sea turtles, and fearsome alligators are just some of the 9,000 species that make up the animal class Reptilia. Readers will learn how lizards, crocodiles, and other reptiles search for food, care for their young, and survive... View Details
Quick view Insects and Spiders by Chirstine Taylor-Butler Spiders and insects have a lot in common. Both are small animals with many legs, and most people do not like them. But while these creepy crawlers are similar in many ways, they are actually different kinds of animals. Readers will discover what sets... View Details
Quick view Amphibians by Chirstine Taylor-Butler From tiny, colorful tree frogs to the giant salamanders that burrow along the riverbanks of Japan, there are more than 7,000 amphibian species living on our planet today. Readers will discover how these incredible animals live double lives, spending... View Details
Quick view Animals Helping to Detect Diseases by Susan H Gray Before a doctor can treat a patient, she needs to know what is causing the problem. However, it is not always easy to tell what kind of sickness is affecting someone. Readers will find out how animals can be put to work diagnosing some of the trickiest... View Details
Quick view Animals Helping After Disasters by Jennifer Zeiger Natural disasters such as earthquakes, avalanches, or storms can quickly turn into tragedies as people are injured or lost. Luckily, we have animal helpers who are experts at saving the day in these horrible situations. Readers will find out how dogs... View Details
Quick view Animals Helping with Healing by Ann O Squire Medicine is a complex field with high stakes. Scientists and doctors are always hard at work on new ways to diagnose and treat illnesses, but sometimes animals already have the answers. Readers will discover how certain animals can detect diseases. They... View Details
Quick view Animals Helping to Keep the Peace by Tamra B Orr From the carrier pigeons of World War I to the trained rats that seek out hidden land mines today, animals have long played an important role in military operations. Readers will discover how different animal species have helped military forces around... View Details
Quick view Animals Helping at Work by Ann O Squire Everyday, people around the world get up and go to work. Their jobs provide a wide range of important services for other people. But humans arent the only ones who have important jobs to do! Readers will learn about a variety of animal workers, from... View Details
Quick view Animals Helping at Home by Lucia Raatma For people with disabilities, certain everyday tasks can sometimes be more difficult than they should be. Thankfully, there are animal helpers who can assist these people. Readers will learn how animals can act as a disabled persons eyes, ears, or even... View Details
Quick view The New York Colony by Kevin Cunningham A history of New York colony, from its earliest Indian inhabitants, to the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, the English takeover, and the lead-up to the Revolutionary War and its aftermath. View Details
Quick view Life in the West by Teresa Domnauer Would you brave blizzards, starvation, unknown territories, and Indians to build a better life for yourself and your family? Journey west with America's pioneers on foot, on horseback, and in covered wagons?from the Mississippi River to the Oregon... View Details
Quick view The Massachusetts Colony by Kevin Cuningham Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You'll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped... View Details
