This series deals with a wide variety of subjects, from robots to conservation, castles to volcanoes and religions to money. The texts are short and straightforward. Focusing on the seasons of the year, this book examines its subject from the viewpoints of geography, history, astronomy, biology and anthropology. It first explains why there are seasons and how they differ around the world, and t…
The official start of the harvest season, it occurs around September 21 each year. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of longer nights and shorter days. For many cultures around the world, the fall equinox represents a time to celebrate the harvest and begin collecting and storing crops. Looking at both the science of weather and the history of how the fall equinox has been celeb…
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark, they had lots of questions. When did the dinosaurs live? What othe…
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back! The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle-inspired by an archeological dig-craves a more authentic experience. The Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports the c…
It's hard to imagine―the molecules in the glass of water you just finished might have once been part of a water hole that dinosaurs drank from! In this fascinating new book about the water cycle, readers will find that while it might be hard to imagine, it's true. The author, Robert E. Wells, explains the complete water cycle and also discusses ocean currents, ocean and lake habitats, and …
Dinosaur" is a Disney animated adventure, in which a family of lemurs rescue an orphaned dinosaur egg. The hatchling, Aladar, soon becomes a member of the community. But disaster strikes when a meteor falls to earth, destroying the island.
Pocket-sized and packed with information--so you don't leave home without one. For the enthusiast or complete beginner ages 10 and under. These field guides help identify and understand things seen in the natural world.