Christine Taylor-Butler

Presents general information about amphibians, looking at some of the various species, how they are classified, where they can be found, their life cycles, and some species that are threatened.

Describes experiments that can be performed using solar energy in order to learn about its properties, including how different colors absorb sunlight, if it cleans dirty water, and whether it can cook food.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the power of solar energy.

Following the scientific process, this titles provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of sound.

With Safe Harbor under the control of a dangerous new leader, the stakes are higher than ever. Known as a "planet killer," Earth's largest supervolcano shows signs of erupting. Now the clock is ticking as the mission's timeline is reduced to only months. Ben and his friends are slammed into new roles as mission specialists and forced to complete their training as warriors in weeks instead of years. Their search for solutions takes them from a secret...

Introduces Rosa Parks, who made history by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person in 1950s Montgomery, Alabama.

Presents experiments and activities that demonstrate the concepts and scientific principles of magnetism.

Presents home science experiments that help determine the properties of plants, including seed germination, the anatomy of a plant, the importance of roots, and the roles of leaves and flowers.

As the first African American first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has had a big role to fill. Readers will follow Obamas journey from her childhood in Chicago to her work as a lawyer and her achievements in the White House. They will also learn how she helped with her husbands political career and helped him win presidential elections in 2008 and 2012.

Presents general information about fish, including information about some of the species that make up the group, how they are classified, where they can be found, how some have adapted to their habitats, and their life cycles. Introduces readers to fishes.