Discusses the five food groups that are essential to a healthy diet and how to determine how much of each to eat.

Check out the sneaky squirrel! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this mammal's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Check out the hovering hummingbird! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this bird's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

A biography of the Italian explorer who made several voyages of discovery for England including the discovery of the North American mainland in 1497.

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Xoloitzcuintli, or Mexican hairless dog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the ancient Xoloitzcuintli breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these active, social dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...

Introduces the life of explorer Christopher Columbus, the first man known to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and discusses what he found when he reached the islands now known as the West Indies.

This book introduces young readers to the Chartreux cat, an orange-eyed, very old breed. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Chartreux cat in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...

Discusses chameleon physiology and habits and how to best care for them.

A biography of the English seaman and explorer who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I for helping to make England a world power by circumnavigating the globe and raiding Spanish ships.