Summary: Apes make umbrellas to keep off the rain, elephants visit the graves of their relatives, whales sing to each other from huge distances. Are these animals thinking? What do...
Summary: Is it there, or isn't it? What color is it? Can you believe your eyes? Text Type: Expository, ExplanationTheme/Topic: Media and Communication, Art and Music
Summary: How many? What? Where? Why? Pictures to puzzle over. Try some brain teasers that ask you to take a closer look and see what is really there. Text Type:...
Summary: Is it a wall? Is it a tree? Or is it art? See different types of buildings, statues, and sculptures that have transformed the ordinary outdoors into works of...
Summary: Stripes and stars are all around us. Take a look at the different types of animals, games, flags, and more that have stars and stripes. Text Type: Expository, ExplanationTheme/Topic:...
Summary: Handcuffs, prison doors, ropes, and chains- people still find a way to escape. How do they do it? This book takes a look at a variety of different "escape"...
Summary: Antarctica is the coldest place in the world. Scientists live and work there, risking frostbite and penguin pecks. Find out why they think it's worth it. Explore the wildlife,...
Summary: What shape is a galaxy? What would you need to live on a moon? Which is the coldest planet in the solar system? This book explores the galaxies, starts,...
Summary: Solve the puzzles! Which building is shaped like a water lily? Why would you build a house with old car tires? Which is the tallest building in the world?...
Summary: Can you get through these mazes? Use the code to help you. Text Type: Expository, ProcedureTheme/Topic: Math, Graphics, and Statistics, Personal Responsibility
Summary: True, false, or just maybe? Use what you see and what you know to answer the questions- don't make it up. Text Type: Expository, ExplanationTheme/Topic: Argument, Opinion, and Persuasion,...
Summary: How do they do that? Read here to find out how some tricks are done. Then try the tricks for yourself and watch as your friends are amazed! Text...