Introduces the underwater parts of our world, with simple experiments which teach about life in and around the water's edge.

Brief rhymes for each letter of the alphabet, accompanied by longer explanatory text, present features of the United States. An alphabet book for the United States with colorful illustrations, rhymes, & facts, the wide range of people, places and cultures that make up our hemispere. Young children will gain a good sense of the diversity of the Americas as a whole. The author of the charming fable "Fibblestax" includes a rhyming poem for each letter...

Honduras is located in the heart of Central America. It is bordered to the south by Nicaragua and El Salvador, and to the west by Guatemala. Once a center for the Mayan civilization, Honduras was colonized by Spain during the 16th century. Three centuries of colonial rule produced a civilization that blended Spanish and native customs and culture. Since gaining independence from Spain in 1821, Honduras has experienced a great deal of political instability,...

A passport and rhyming text celebrate the author's adventures discovering differences as well as similarities, from "A" for the variety of animals that populate the planet to "Z" for the time zones that mark the days around the world.

An alphabetical introduction to the state of Alaska.

Explores the heritage and history of Virginia, offering historical facts for each letter of the alphabet. From Arlington National Cemetery, once part of Robert E. Lee's homestead, to magnificent Monticello, Virginia has always had a prominent place in American history. Jamestown, Williamsburg, and even the Pentagon are just a few of the many places highlighted in Old Dominion. Readers will also be introduced to such history makers as George Washington,...

This book briefly discusses the composition and position of comets, asteroids and meteors.

Introduces each of the seventeen species of penguin and discusses the habitat, diet, enemies, and life cycle of penguins. What is a penguin? -- More penguins -- Even more penguins -- Penguin homes -- Penguins on land -- Penguins in the sea -- Leaping and diving -- Penguin feathers -- The iceberg cafâe -- Danger! -- Galâapagos penguins -- Humboldt penguins -- Magellanic penguins -- The giant penguin -- Royal penguins -- Erect-crested penguins --...

Takes a close-up look at some of nature's biggest disasters including tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcacnic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and pandemics.

Presents fun facts about all kinds of birds, from penguins to chicks to bald eagles. Includes glossary. --