Books in Discover Nature Series series

Are sharks more dangerous to people, or are people more dangerous to sharks? Find out in this exciting book that explores the natural history, environmental relationships and current plight of sharks and rays in the world's threatened oceans using clever, engaging activities and stunning illustrations. Children, ages 9 to 13, explore shark neighborhoods, create an ocean mobile, travel a protected area maze, become a shark biologist, and survive a journey as a shark. Includes a page of delightful, scientifically accurate stickers. <P>In addition to winning the 2004 Ben Franklin Award for best Juvenile-Young Adult Nonfiction, the book was also a Finalist in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award competition. It was named one of the "Hottest Products of 2004" by iParenting Media.

Did you have a rock collection as a child? Would you like to encourage an interest in the natural world in your kids? Discover rocks, minerals and shiny stones in this book of gems. Part of the Discover Series, GEMS features brilliant images of colorful precious stones. Each photo has a title beneath so babies and toddlers will love looking at the photos and older children will find the images and titles to be a helpful visual reference. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.

A comprehensive, informative, and highly readable introduction to the world of archaeology. The text explores the meaning of archaeology; tricks and techniques for investigating a site; deciphering clues; debunking mysteries; case studies; and more.Discovery series. Bursting with hundreds of facts and the highest quality photography and artwork, these books enthrall and stimulate the minds of struggling readers. Nonfiction titles cover core subjects in a consistent format. Each book, written by an expert in the field, guides the reader methodically through the topic. Difficult terms are spelled phonetically. With over 100 color images per title, readers gain multiple access points to truly engage text. Nonfiction titles are ideal for research, and perfect for a thrilling, fact-filled read. Each softcover book is 32 pages and includes a glossary and an index.

The second book in the Discovering series finds fifteen-year-old Fern leaving home to attend boarding school, and preparing to observe the Baha'i Fast for the first time. Concerned, that she will be an outsider because of her Faith, Fern soon makes friends with a number of classmates and discovers that she is not the only one who comes from a slightly different background.