This book gives us a closer look at an overlooked species, the Western Conifer Seed Bug, that has not been talked about, studied, or explored enough, It also dispels myths and untruths about the Shield Bug. Both types of these bugs show, give, and accept love! Expert educator, Lori-Michele, shares what she has learned and teaches through example, what we can gain from out interaction with these adorable, sensitive little bugs, that she calls micro-pets....

A furry platypus grabs a snack in its bill. It glides through water with its webbed feet and flat tail. It may waddle slowly on land, but the platypus swims smoothly through water. Learn all about this awesome animal.

Presents an overview of the Civil War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

It has big ears like a bat, a bushy tail like a fox, and a thin middle finger. What is this crazy looking creature scurrying along the treetops in Madagascar? It's an aye-aye! Learn all about this awesome animal.

How does a spacesuit work? What is a probe? What are the parts of a Mars rover? Readers discover the answers to these and many more questions about the technology used to explore space in this fun and fact-filled guide to a high-interest science topic. Detailed and informative images are the focal point of this learning experience, with each chapter devoted to full-color photographs, diagrams, infographics, and more. The main text is creatively placed...

In response to growing environmental crises, Take Action: Save Life on Earth lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and includes kid-friendly activism steps to help our planet. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series resents high-interest natural science nonfiction content with a timely focus.

Thanksgiving is the day people give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It's also a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. From the very first celebration to today's parades, food, and football, learn more about this festive holiday's history and traditions.

How could such a cute, exotic animal remain unknown to scientists for so long? Olinguitos live in cool, humid cloud forests in the mountains. For many years, scientists mistook their pelts and skeletons for olingos, a related mammal. But in the early 2000s, Kristofer Helgen noticed something different about some olingos. He suspects they might be a separate mammal species--a rare discovery. If they were, did they still exist in the wild? And where...