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A non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of Africa. Learn what countries make up the continent of Africa and fun facts about 20 of the most common mammals, birds, insects, lizards, and ocean creatures. See full-color photos of the animals, most in their natural habitat. Also included is a list for further reading, websites to explore, a glossary and an index.

What happens to the environment when a tornadoe occurs? What are some of the causes of tornadoes? What can people do to protect themselves from tornadoes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tornadoes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tornadoes.

Demonstrates how readers can use their math skills to learn more about wildfires, and highlights the role math plays in studying environmental phenomena.

What happens to the environment when a tsunamis occurs? What are some of the causes of tsunamis? What can people do about the problems caused by tsunamis? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tsunamis? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tsunamis..

Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey is a narrative non-fiction packed full of historical information about inspirational entertainers, Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey's friendship, their troubling childhoods, their instant connection and how they made each other, and the world, a better place. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and fu...

Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey is a narrative non-fiction packed full of historical information about inspirational entertainers, Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey's friendship, their troubling childhoods, their instant connection and how they made each other, and the world, a better place. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and fu...

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Discover Great National Parks: The Everglades is an excellent non-fiction book for young learners. It features a history of the Florida Everglades and how they were used as a hiding place during the Seminole Wars. Readers learn about mangroves, saw grass marshes, pine forests and more, along with a variety of both plant and animal species and what is needed to preserve all of it. Also included are beautiful photographs of the Everglades, both ...

Discover Great National Parks: The Everglades is an excellent non-fiction book for young learners. It features a history of the Florida Everglades and how they were used as a hiding place during the Seminole Wars. Readers learn about mangroves, saw grass marshes, pine forests and more, along with a variety of both plant and animal species and what is needed to preserve all of it. Also included are beautiful photographs of the Everglades, both ...

We Built This City: Chicago reviews the history of the land before Chicago was settled by German immigrants, the World's Fair, the Winnebago Native American tribe, the Great Chicago Fire, and the Chicago River. Interesting sights to see mentioned are Wrigley Field, the Willis Tower, and Shedd Aquarium. It also features historical and current pictures of Chicago, a chronology of events from 1673 to today, suggested reading for further research,...

Peaceful Protests: Voices for the Environment explains early activists like Rachel Carson, her research and the impact of her book, Silent Spring, John Muir who founded the Sierra Club and created national parks, and efforts of writers Henry David Thoreau and Dr. Seuss who wrote about appreciating and saving our natural resources. It also features historical photos, a chronological timeline, chapter notes, further reading recommendations, and ...

Peaceful Protests: Voices for the Environment explains early activists like Rachel Carson, her research and the impact of her book, Silent Spring, John Muir who founded the Sierra Club and created national parks, and efforts of writers Henry David Thoreau and Dr. Seuss who wrote about appreciating and saving our natural resources. It also features historical photos, a chronological timeline, chapter notes, further reading recommendations, and ...

We Built This City: Chicago reviews the history of the land before Chicago was settled by German immigrants, the World's Fair, the Winnebago Native American tribe, the Great Chicago Fire, and the Chicago River. Interesting sights to see mentioned are Wrigley Field, the Willis Tower, and Shedd Aquarium. It also features historical and current pictures of Chicago, a chronology of events from 1673 to today, suggested reading for further research,...

We Built This City: Boston reveals the history of Boston, its influential people, and origins of its famous landmarks. Learn about the Algonquin tribe who lived on the land before the immigrants came, the role Boston played in the Revolutionary War, the history of the Boston Marathon, building Fenway Park, and the "Big Dig" reconstruction of the road system. It also features historical and current pictures of Boston, a chronology of events fro...

We Built This City: Boston reveals the history of Boston, its influential people, and origins of its famous landmarks. Learn about the Algonquin tribe who lived on the land before the immigrants came, the role Boston played in the Revolutionary War, the history of the Boston Marathon, building Fenway Park, and the "Big Dig" reconstruction of the road system. It also features historical and current pictures of Boston, a chronology of events fro...

Native American History and Heritage: Navajo is a narrative non-fiction. Learn about what life was like in the Navajo tribe before the influx of European immigrants, their lifestyle, hunting skills, diet, parenting style, resources, and more. It also features an explanation of the wars and treaties that affected the Navajo, The Long Walk, the importance and the pitfalls of the Spanish immigrants, important ceremonies and rituals they performed...

Although not considered an "Indian Tribe, " the Inuit are a group of culturally similar Indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic and subarctic regions of Greenland, Labrador, Quebec, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Alaska. Inuit of the Arctic is a narrative non-fiction. Learn about what life was like among the Inuit long ago before the influx of European immigrants, their hunting skills, diet, parenting style, resources, how they withst...

Although not considered an "Indian Tribe, " the Inuit are a group of culturally similar Indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic and subarctic regions of Greenland, Labrador, Quebec, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Alaska. Inuit of the Arctic is a narrative non-fiction. Learn about what life was like among the Inuit long ago before the influx of European immigrants, their hunting skills, diet, parenting style, resources, how they withst...

Native American History and Heritage: Chippewa is a narrative non-fiction. Learn about what life was like in the Chippewa tribe before the influx of European immigrants, their lifestyle, hunting skills, diet, parenting style, resources, and more. It also features an explanation of the wars and treaties that affected them, how they communicated and made canoes, and their religious beliefs. Also included are historical and contemporary photos an...

Native American History and Heritage: Zuni is a narrative non-fiction. Learn about what life was like in the Zuni tribe before the influx of European immigrants, their lifestyle, hunting skills, diet, parenting style, resources, art, and more. It also features the history of the Zuni, explanations of the wars and treaties that affected them, important ceremonies and rituals, the A: Shiwi, the Zuni language, cliff homes, women and men's respons...