Quick view Robots by Cody Crane Robots used to be something found mainly in science fiction stories. But today, these incredible machines have become a part of everyday life for countless people around the world. Readers will find out how the earliest robots were invented and how... View Details
Quick view Game Design by Jennifer Hackett Do you like to play video games? Have you ever wondered how they are made? In this book, readers will discover what it takes to create the latest blockbuster video games, from what technology is used to what roles different people play on a video game... View Details
Quick view Mountain Mammals by Elaine Landau Briefly describes such animals as pikas, yaks, giant pandas, and vicunas that live in various mountain ranges around the world. View Details
Quick view Fishes by Melissa Stewart Completely redesigned for today's young investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know. View Details
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