Books in I Want to Know About series

Want to Know books are informative picture books that answer the questions of young children. Some subjects are familiar to them, others are less familiar. The books deal with the world and the environment around us, with our past and present. In a playful and clever way, these books tell children what they want to know.Do you want to know everything about the North and the South Poles? This book tells you what they are, and what they look like. You’ll find out about the animals and people who live there, and what they do. The book also contains a fun activity, a verse, a big foldout page and a mini-quiz, so that you can become a real expert.An informative, interactive picture book for children ages 5 and up about the WOW elements of the world, the North and South Poles.

Want To Know! This series of informative picture books answers the questions young children. Some subjects are familiar to them, others are less familiar. The books deal with the world and the environment around us, with our past and our present. In a playful and clever way, these books tell children what they want to know! Do you want to know everything about the seasons? In this book, you will read about them. What makes the seasons? Why does springtime make people happy? Why do birds migrate when summer ends? This book answers these and many other questions. In this book, you’ll also find a comic, a poem, activities, a big foldout page, and a mini-quiz so that you can become a real expert. An informative picture book for children aged 4 and up about seasons in many places around the world. Guided Reading Level L

Count Dracula strikes a memorable figure with his dark swooping cape, pale skin, and gleaming sharp teeth. He has lurked in the shadows of fiction as well as film, giving more than a few people goosebumps through the years. Author Bram Stoker certainly made this image of Dracula popular, but this illuminating resource will shed light on the flesh-and-blood origins of the creepy count. Fast facts also flesh out the alluring lore that has contributed to the image of the vampire, which is so common today.

The Frankenstein monster is an icon of horror. Even the youngest trick-or-treaters recognize Frankenstein's green-skinned costume. However, many people are surprised to know this monster's name is not actually Frankenstein. That's the name of its creator, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, from the nineteenth-century novel written by Mary Shelley. This fictitious doctor, one of the first "mad scientists," was based on real-life researchers and their experiments. This compelling volume examines the work of Shelley and its possible inspirations in the world of science. The high-interest topic, thought-provoking sidebars, fun fact boxes, and historical images will attract all levels of readers.

Want To Know! This series of informative picture books answers the questions young children. Some subjects are familiar to them, others are less familiar. The books deal with the world and the environment around us, with our past and our present. In a playful and clever way, these books tell children what they want to know! Do you want to know everything about whales? This book tells you about the different types of whales, what they look like and where they live. You also find out what whales like to eat, how to recognize them and who their friends and enemies are. This book also contains fun activities, a song, a big fold-out page and a mini-quiz, so that you will become a real expert. An informative picture book for children ages 4 and up about animals in the wild, namely whales.