Become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids' introduction to bird-watching. With fascinating information for beginners, the book provides readers with an understanding of bird anatomy, life cycles, habitat, and 60 species of backyard birds!

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll, kids will make a mini helicopter fly from a circuit-controlled helipad, build a motorized LEGO car, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot and use the materials within the makerspace.

Step into the wild outdoors! Wait! What was that? The call of a bird? Maybe it was a fish jumping or the splash of a canoe paddle. From camping and canoeing to geocaching and snowshoeing, learn all about the gear, rules, and best places to safely enjoy your favorite outdoor sports and activities! Enjoy calm waters and a warm, sunny day on a paddleboard! Readers will learn about the skills and equipment they need to go paddleboarding. Find out important...

In Moles, early fluent readers discover the amazing world of moles and the structures they build. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the intricacies of mole habitats.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration of good over evil. It's one of the most popular holidays in India and is observed by people all over the world. This engaging nonfiction book for kids explains the history, folklore, traditions, and customs of Diwali, and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.

Way, way up in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, a man lives alone in the wilderness. He watches and measures the snowfall, filling notebooks with observations of the natural world, marking the changes that happen around him. He has lived here fifty-one years. And there have been many changes...

At the time of its completion in 1936, Hoover Dam was the biggest dam in the world and the largest feat of architecture and engineering in the country--a statement of national ambition and technical achievement. It turned the wild Colorado River into a tame and securely managed water source, transforming millions of acres of desert into farmland while also providing water and to the fast-growing population of the Southwest. The concrete monolith quickly...

"No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or tracks, only "conductors" who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about "passengers" on the "Railroad," this book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, the Underground...

In the 1800s a migrant farmer named Maria Ann Smith worked as an apple orchardist. Her discovery of a new type of apple that never turned red, but was always green, tart, sweet, and perfect for a pie, was due in part to a fluke of nature, and in part to Maria's insight and determination. The beloved Granny Smith apple that we know today was named in her honor. This is her story.

Many people enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. The Outdoor Encyclopedias series is filled with information on the equipment, safety precautions, and basic knowledge required for successful experiences with camping and hiking, fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching. This encyclopedia set is sure to give all readers they need to know about their favorite outdoor activities.