Amazing Animals of the Rainforest

Amazing Animals of the Rainforest
Author: Tracey West
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0545093325

Rainforests cover approximately 6% of the earth's surface, yet are thought to contain over half of the world's animals and ants! This amazing ecosystem sets the stage for some of the most exotic wildlife on Planet Earth. From the frozen waters of the mangrove forests, to the forest canopy of the Amazon, this book explores the rainforest layer-by-layer; detailing the nimals that inhabit each space. Packed with facts and photos, it's the perfect introduction to this complex habitat.

When is a Planet Not a Planet?

When is a Planet Not a Planet?
Author: Elaine Scott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780618898329

Space and planets are topics of endless fascination to kids and part of every grade-school curriculum. Yet because of the history-making reassignment of Pluto from "planet” to "dwarf planet” on August 24, 2006, all books on the solar system are now out of date. Enter When is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto by Elaine Scott, an esteemed writer of non-fiction for children. Scott is the first to put the answer to the title question into terms simple enough for a very young audience to understand, based upon the new definitions determined by the International Astronomical Union. Well-researched and accompanied by large, awe-inspiring photographs and paintings, this exciting new book makes clear what astronomers have argued about for decades.

11 Planets

11 Planets
Author: David A. Aguilar
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426302374

Author David Aguilar uses brilliant photo-realistic illustration and fascinating up-to-date facts straight from the latest astronomy news to bring you a comprehensive look at our solar system as you've never seen it before.

DK Eyewitness Books: Skeleton

DK Eyewitness Books: Skeleton
Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2004-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756667887

Discover the story of human and animal skeletons-their evolution, structure, and function with DK Eyewitness Books: Skeleton. The skeleton is the framework of the body as it supports, moves, and protects us. It examines in detail the construction of the skull, spine and rib cage, hands, arms, legs, and feet and comapres us to the bones of birds, reptiles, fish, and mammals. Learn about the 206 different bones and how they function in you! The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

Angry Birds Explore the World!

Angry Birds Explore the World!
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2014-07-08
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1426318103

Travel the world with the Angry Birds! Let Red, the Blues, Chuck and Bomb introduce you to amazing landmarks, remarkable geographical features, and astonishing inhabitants. Meet a macaroni penguin in Antarctica, pose with Chuck next to Mount Rushmore in North America, and get to know the rarely seen Matis people from Brazil's Amazon rain forest. With help from the rollicking Rovio Angry Birds and the expert fact-ologists at National Geographic Kids magazine, Explore The World! is packed with cool info, amazing maps and photos, and lots of brain-tingling exercises, activities, and games to ensure that kid-size travelers have both a fun-tastic and smart-errific journey around the globe. Zip up your suitcase and get ready to fly!

People and the Planet

People and the Planet
Author: Sirota
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1681914778

Explores how human activity affects the Earth, e.g. effects of human activity on groundwater and surface water, habitat destruction, construction, emissions, and pollution.

Human Missions to Outer Space (A True Book: Space Exploration)

Human Missions to Outer Space (A True Book: Space Exploration)
Author: Laurie Calkhoven
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1338825933

From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered 'What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos. About 60 years ago, the first manned spacecraft left Earth's atmosphere for the first time. In the years since, astronauts have visited the moon several times-and have spent extended time living in outer space. We even have plans to send humans to Mars by the 2030s! Share in the joy of exploration and discovery with Human Missions to Outer Space. ABOUT THE SERIES: This book is part of A True Book series, Space Exploration, that includes the titles Human Missions to Outer Space, Mars Rovers, The International Space Station and UFO's. The series features the latest NASA imagery and lively text to bring the wonder of space exploarion directly to readers.

DK Eyewitness Books: Climate Change

DK Eyewitness Books: Climate Change
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2008-06-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756643511

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. An in-depth look at the phenomenon of global warming--what’s causing it, what it might lead to, and what we can do to fight back.