Books with author Vic Kovacs

Chimpanzees don’t monkey around when it comes to using tools. Readers will delight in this book about animals that use tools and weapons to keep them safe and make life easier. These highly intelligent animals include crows, dolphins, gorillas, and of course, the smart chimpanzee. Readers are given an overview of each animal, including its anatomy, habitat, and social structure, before learning about the tools they use and what they can do. Vivid visuals and engaging text will grab the attention of even the most reluctant reader as they gain an understanding of animal behavior and ecosystems.

If your child loves hero stories, there’s no better place to find them than the Bible! In these pages, learn about how Deborah bravely fought in God’s name and won. Then read the rest of the stories in the Little Bible Heroes™ series. Each book offers a story of bravery, faithfulness, or kindness—straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts!

If your child loves hero stories, there’s no better place to find them than the Bible! In these pages, learn about how the apostle John followed Jesus and bravely served God. Then read the rest of the stories in the Little Bible Heroes™ series. Each book offers a story of bravery, faithfulness, or kindness—straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts!

This book introduces readers to the first inhabitants of the Wild West—Native Americans. Readers will learn about their struggles over land and the historical and heartbreaking Trail of Tears. Through rich text and historic photographs, readers will learn about how life changed for Native Americans when white settlers started moving west. Engaging text explains important people and events, including the Great Sioux War of 1876 and Crazy Horse. “Truth or Myth?” fact boxes shed light on the real experiences of Native Americans while sidebars provide additional opportunities for readers to deepen their reading experience.

If your child loves hero stories, there’s no better place to find them than the Bible! In these pages, learn about how Samson bravely fought in God’s name and won. Then read the rest of the stories in the Little Bible Heroes™ series. Each book offers a story of bravery, faithfulness, or kindness—straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts!

There’s no better place to find a great hero story than the Bible. Each Little Bible Heroes™ book offers a story of bravery, faithfulness, and kindness—straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts! This book features a hero from Jesus’s parables in the Bible—read about spreading God’s Word with The Sower.This B&H Kids book includes a Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book's message with their child. We're all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God's Word.

The Wild West is an American era shrouded in myth and legend. Through engaging text and fun facts, this series exposes the truth about Wild West history. Each title clarifies the roles, struggles, and lifestyle of a certain group of people on the western frontier, such as cowboys, women, sheriffs, and outlaws. Readers will learn about important figures of the Wild West, as well as the legends and stories that grew out of that exciting time in history. This series is a great supplement for social studies curricula, and will appeal to the adventurous side of young readers everywhere!• Supplements social studies curricula, especially pertaining to western expansion• “Truth or Myth?” insets encourage deeper understanding of historical events and provide opportunities for critical thinking• Short biographies introduce readers to important figures in American history

Some vaccines may be controversial today, but undoubtedly they have saved millions of lives since their introduction. Mass inoculations began with the polio vaccine in 1952 and since then have become a part of modern life. This important volume makes vaccine technology understandable, describing the different types, how theyre administered, and their side effects and limitations. Readers will feel well-informed as they come to comprehend key topics such as herd immunity, the anti-vaccination movement, and new developments in vaccine technology, including the diseases they may treat in the future and how theyre delivered.

Organ transplantation is a life-altering and life-saving medical breakthrough, one that more than 120,000 people in the United States are currently awaiting. This comprehensive volume is a fascinating guide to organ transplants, beginning with the first animal-to-human transplants and the innovations that led to the successful operations of today. Included is eye-opening information such as the physiological challenges that face those who receive and donate organs. Readers will also come to understand the organ donation process, an important aspect of deciding whether they will be organ donors in the future.