Introduces the life cycle of an ant, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult ant.

"Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to handle difficult situations. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow their soft skills. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to Look, Think, Make a Guess, Ask Questions, and Create. Books include table of contents, sidebars,...

"How much do you know about your gut? From digesting food to eliminating waste, it's time to explore gut basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your gut works-and what happens when it doesn't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--

"The deadly outbreak of plague known as the Great Mortality, which struck Europe in the mid 1300s and raged for four centuries, wiped out more than 25 million people in the course of just two years. With its vicious onslaught, life changed for millions of people almost instantaneously. Deadly pandemics have always been a part of life, from the Great Mortality of the Middle Ages, to the Spanish Influenza outbreak of 1918, to the eruption of COVID-19...

"The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure. Gary Paulsen is an adventurer who competed in two Iditarods, survived the Minnesota wilderness, and climbed the Bighorns. None of this would have been possible without his truest companion: his animals. Sled dogs rescued him in Alaska, a sickened poodle...

"Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to grow their social awareness. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow their soft skills. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to Look, Think, Make a Guess, Ask Questions, and Create. Books include table of contents, sidebars,...

"How much do you know about your kidneys? From getting rid of waste and making urine, it's time to explore kidney basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your kidneys work - and what happens when they don't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--

Learn about the continent of Europe."Did you know that Europe is home to more than 700 million people? Europe boasts many man-made wonders, such as the Colosseum in Italy and Stonehenge in England. Discover more intriguing facts in Europe."

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live south of the border? Twin tour guides Rosa and Pedro will take readers along on a detailed tour of their home country, Mexico. Along the way, they'll offer an insider's look at Mexican life, from what their house looks like to what their family has for dinner. They will also show off some of Mexico's most incredible places, teach readers some simple Spanish phrases, and more.