Mary Lindeen
21) History Rocks!
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Many of America's most loved symbols are monuments built from stone. Find out more about these historical markers and the stones they come from in History Rocks!
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Robot competitions are a fun way for people who build robots to test their designs. Roboticists face off in exciting challenges and contests to determine whose robot is the smartest, the fastest, or the strongest. From playing soccer to moving through mazes to completing search-and-rescue missions, these robots are designed to do amazing things. Find out more about fascinating robot competitions all around the world and how they're challenging people...
24) South America
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A very simple introduction to the geography, topography, flora, fauna, and people of South America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions, detailed photographs, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Kids are naturally curious about the world around them, and our Continents of the World series lets young readers explore all sorts of exotic places! Brilliant color photographs,...
27) Lions
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In Lions, emergent readers will learn how lions live in the wild. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover what each member of the pride does to help the family survive.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify a lion's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lions online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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Carbon is everywhere. It is constantly moving between the air, water, rocks, and living things. But did you know that none of these things would exist without the carbon cycle? Or that humans have caused the carbon cycle to be out of balance? Learn more about the carbon cycle in this fascinating book.
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Learn about compound words through easy, engaging text and colorful photographs. Additional features to aid comprehension include logical narratives, bolded key words, detailed photographs, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.|Author/Illustrator biography|Sources for further research|Suggested websites|Think words are dull or boring? With this series, playing with words has never been so much fun! This engaging...
31) Then and Now
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Find out how inventions such as the lightbulb and the automobile have changed the way we live by reading Then and Now.
32) Helicopters
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This flying machine has the unique ability to hover in one place in the sky. It can be used for many tasks such as putting out fires or accomplishing rescue missions. Read all about how this amazing machine works.
33) Asia
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A very simple introduction to the geography, topography, flora, fauna, and people of Asia. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions, detailed photographs, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Kids are naturally curious about the world around them, and our Continents of the World series lets young readers explore all sorts of exotic places! Brilliant color photographs, maps,...
35) Elephants
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In Elephants, early readers will learn how elephants cool off, find food, and survive in the wild. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover what elephants do at a watering hole.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify an elephant's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about elephants online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
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Law enforcement robots are designed to complete tasks that may be too difficult or dangerous for human law enforcement officers. And like human officers, they work hard to keep people and cities safe. These robots can move over rough terrain, fit in small spaces, and disable bombs. They can even help find and rescue people from the air or in the water. Learn more about how these incredible robots may continue to develop to keep us safe in the future....
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With their unique maneuverability, drones and flying robots are used for all kinds of work. Drones can save lives in disasters. They fly over and photograph disaster-stricken areas so relief workers can find those who most need help. Drones can also be a farmer's best friend they help farmers check on crops from the sky, saving them time, money, and a whole lot of work. Discover more fascinating facts about drones and flying robots from who first...