"What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented? For every utility people use each day, there's a hidden history below the surface - a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past - and how the decisions people made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way...

"Sid the snake loves to surprise people but has a hard time making friends. Children will enjoy reading this adorable and relatable tale with leveled text."--

There are over 20,000 species of bee worldwide, of which just seven species are honeybees. In the US alone, there are over 4,000 species of bee, whereas Europe only have nearly 2,000 bee species and the UK has 275. The Wild Bee Handbook is a practical, illustrated guide that will introduce you to the common wild bees you might find in your garden. Through a handy directory, learn how vital wild bees are to the ecosystem and discover how we can garden...

"...explores the science and grisly history of U.S. Civil War medicine, using actual medical cases and first-person accounts by soldiers, doctors, and nurses. The Civil War took the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and left countless others with disabling wounds and chronic illnesses. Bullets and artillery shells shattered soldiers' bodies, while microbes and parasites killed twice as many men as did the battles. Yet from this tragic four-year...

"Fred is hiding from a shark, but none of the other fish know that he is just playing a game. Readers will enjoy this silly story with full-color illustrations and carefully leveled text"

The ultimate reference to growing plants from seed.--

A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.

"All of the animals judge Rory the Tea-Rex before they get to know her. When they make a mistake, they must fix it. Children will enjoy reading this leveled text with a lesson to learn"--Provided by publisher. Rory the Tea-Rex is new in town, and the other dinosaurs do not trust her because of her sharp teeth and claws--but when they realize they have misjudged her they have to set things right.

A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.

Teaches Spanish vocabulary to babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Features an animated panda bear named Little Pim, and is presented entirely in the Spanish language showing children enjoying everyday activities. In Eating and drinking, enjoy a feast for the eyes with Little Pim and pals eating foods from different countries, while learning more than 60 words for mealtime.