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(0)Laura K. Murray
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Wars are destructive events, but they also spur the development of new technologies. From the firearms of the American Revolution to the drones of the modern War on Terror, technology has played important roles in armed conflicts. War Technology looks at major advances and how they affected the battlefield. Learn how these technologies changed the way soldiers fight.
4) Triceratops
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"Readers want to know all about dinosaurs! They can get all the facts on the giant plant-eating dinosaur Triceratops. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun"-- Provided by publisher.
5) Stegosaurus
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"Readers want to know all about dinosaurs! They can get all the facts on the giant plant-eating dinosaur Stegosaurus. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun"-- Provided by publisher.
6) Velociraptor
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"Readers will love digging into this book all about Velociraptor! Engaging text and images make it a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Brachiosaurus was a massive plant-eating dinosaur that could grow to the height of a four-story building. Just how many pounds of plant matter did it need to eat to give energy to its giant body? And where did it live? Young readers can get all the facts about this famous long-necked dinosaur. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Wild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours, or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet."-- Provided by publisher.
10) Allosaurus
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"Allosaurus ran on two feet and had razor-sharp teeth. But what did it hunt? And why did it have short, bony horns above its eyes? Young readers can get all the facts on this fierce meat-eating dinosaur. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Young science fans learn why RAIN is important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book. Rainy day got you down? Just remember, rain is necessary to all life on Earth! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this often overlooked - and sometimes annoying - part of nature is important to our world. We need rain to grow fruits and vegetables and replenish lakes and rivers. Rain is even important to the air we breathe! With plentiful photos,...
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"Discover why BATS are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Does the spooky image of a bat scare you? These unusual mammals are good for much more than a fright. Bats help pollinate plants. They help keep pests away from crops. And the echolocation they use to find their way around has taught us a lot about navigation. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do...
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"Discover why poop is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Ever ask yourself, "Do we really need poop?" Well, the answer is...YES! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. In fact, we need poop to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poop for nutrients! With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book...
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"Discover why TREES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Trees are great for shade in the summer. And we use them build our homes. But what else do trees do? A lot! They help keep the air clean. They provide shelter for animals. And they can even help prevent landslides. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Trees? will have young researchers...
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"Discover why dirt is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. What's so great about dirt? A lot, actually! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this often overlooked - or even annoying - part of nature is essential to our world. We need dirt to grow crops and construct buildings and roads. Dirt is even important to the air we breathe! With eye-popping photographs, quick facts, and beyond-the-book...
17) The Oregon Trail
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Excitement over the West inspired thousands of Americans in the mid-1800s to start new lives on the other side of the continent. The Oregon Trail follows the trials and hopes of the emigrant's journeys.
18) Ocean energy
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"Throughout the world's oceans, the tides are always in motion. In Ocean Energy, learn how scientists harness this motion to generate clean electricity, discover where ocean energy is being used today, and explore what the future of this technology may hold. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
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LeBron James: NBA Champion examines the life and career of a player who's been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world-famous philanthropist. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index.
20) Retrievers
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to retrievers, covering their personalities, behaviors, life span, and such defining features as their coats"-- Provided by publisher.