Describes what people have believed about the moon and what has been learned over time and presents an overview of the Apollo space program.

Photographs and text present interesting facts about turtles.

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about seashells using short sentences and repetition of words"--

"Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher.

Have you ever tried to get a better look at a monarch butterfly, but it fluttered away before you could get close enough? Now you can get a close-up look at monarch butterflies, including their wings, antennae, eyes, proboscis, and claws. Striking color photographs show the stages of the life cycle: egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, and butterfly. This fact-filled, full color book is ideal for early readers or read-aloud, and also supports the National...

Describes the life and career of the Australian explorer, Sir Doulgas Mawson, focusing on his 1912 scientific expedition to Antarctica.

"Explores the climate patterns El Niño and La Niña, including the causes and effects, how scientists study and track them, and stories from survivors and rescue workers who witnessed the weather disasters caused by them"--Provided by publisher.

"A biography of Ruth Wakefield's life, and her invention of the chocolate chip cookie"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about bugs like ants, crickets, and ladybugs"--Provided by publisher.

A simple overview of the training that astronauts go through for missions on the space shuttle.