Books published by publisher Crabtree Pub Co

"Once upon a time, doctors made house calls, fire trucks were pulled by horses, and the milkman delivered fresh milk right to peoples doors. In this innovative title, students will love learning about their favorite community helpers and how their jobs have evolved over time."--

Nasir and Nadir are making a robot for their school�s junk model competition. They must use garbage that can be recycled. So just what can they use, and what will happen to thegarbage they throw away? Follow their story to find out why we should use less plastic, what happens at landfill sites, and how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Introduces mammals, showing and describing the main groups and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and diet

"Develop your STEAM skills as you design and build your very own transportation hub. This book contains step-by-step projects that give you clear instructions to make every element a model transportation hub needs, including a helicopter, cable cars, and roadways"--

"Develop your STEAM skills as you design and build your very own space center! This book contains step-by-step projects that give you clear instructions to make every element a model space center needs, including a rocket and launch pad, Mars rover, and satellite"--

This illustrated dictionary introduces readers to life in North America during the Victorian era, between 1837 and 1901. Beautiful illustrations show how the way of life of the settlers in North Americawas influenced by the customs and traditions of Victorian England. Themes include:

Introduces concepts of climate, geography, and ecosystems using those found in Africa as examples.

Discusses the history, customs, and celebrations of New Year's Day.

This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some Americas worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what it was like to live there, and why it was virtually impossible to escape from.

Describes how the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the people of India, often influenced by British culture, have resulted in many of the festivals celebrated in India today, and how the Indian people celebrate family occasions.

Introduces raccoons and their young, describing physical characteristics, life cycle, habitats, communication skills, and the caring behavior of mother raccoons.

Introduces biomes, showing and describing the main kinds and discussing their location, climate, and plant and animal life, as well as those developed by humans