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What do the scary Tyrannosaurus and the long-necked Brachiosaurus have in common? Were all dinosaurs huge, or were some small? Were all dinosaurs carnivores (meat eaters), or were some herbivores (plant eaters)? Scientifically accurate illustrations pair with intriguing facts to show young readers what kind of dinosaurs lived millions of years ago. Readers will find out how big these prehistoric animals were, how they defended themselves, and where they lived land, sea, or sky!With two-page colorful illustrations, World Books Learning Ladders series is for young learners with a primary reading level of grades K-2 looking to learn the basics about nature, science, and their communities. Each nonfiction book was created for children to learn about topics theyre most curious about. Each book in the 10-volume series features colorful illustrations, fun facts, and easy to understand sentences. Words in bold type help early readers build vocabulary skills.

Whether building a racing cart, running from tornadoes, or tracking a mysterious beast, Zac Newton and friends are ready for adventure. Zac, Lucía, Marcus, Ning, and Zac's dog Orbit solve their problems with science. But to do so, they need a little help from some of history's greatest minds. Luckily, Zac's greatest invention, the Backspace app, allows them to take virtual visits to history. Travel along with Zac Newton and friends as they learn about electricity, animals, space, and more from Isaac Newton, Annie Jump Cannon, Ted Fujita, and dozens of other historical scientists.

Stories and Fables included are: Goldilocks & the 3 Bears, Poppet, Dr. Dolittle's Pushmi-Pullyu, Ice, Little Red Hen & the Grain of Wheat, Story of Kattor, In Which Pooh Goes Visiting & Gets Into a Tight Place, Ugly Duckling, How the Camel Got His Hump, Wolf & the 7 Little Kids, 3 Billy Goats Gruff, Shepherd Boy & the Wolf, Dove & the Ant, Hare & the Tortoise, Lion & the Mouse, Crow & the Pitcher, Sleeping Beauty, Shoemaker & the Elves, Lazy Jack, Rapunzel, Bremen Town Musicians, Gudbrand-on-the-Hillside, Emperor's New Clothes, Little Toot, Little Red Lighthouse & the Great Gray Bridge, House That Jack Built, Turnip, Pancake, Fast Sooner Hound, Feboldson Western Scientist, How They Bring Back the Village of Cream Puffs When the Wind Blows It Away, Shawneen & the Gander, How It Snowed Fur & Rained Fry Cakes in Western Virginia, Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp, How She Kept Her Geese Warm, Why the Kangaroo Hops on 2 Legs, Gone is Gone, 5 Chinese Brothers, Old Man with the Bump, Why the Bear Has a Stumpy Tail, Skunk in Tante Odette's Oven, Anasi & the Plantains, Birds That Could Not Be Seen, Halvar's House, Clever Frog, Poppy Seed Cakes, Touch of Midas, Pandora, Pygmies, An Echo & a Flower, Flight of Icarus, Persephone. 52 stories in all, for children to read or to be read to for bedtime or storytime. 304 pages, Hardcover, published in 1981 by World Book. Childcraft Volume 2 ONLY.

Can a truck work underwater? What kind of truck has an arm? What do firefighters use from their trucks to put out fires? Trucks help hard workers get the job done. Early readers can learn about tall cranes, powerful plows, and fire engines, to name a few. All these trucks help construction jobs and everyday life go smoothly. Find out how people use the trucks to build, clear snow off roads, and put out fires.With two-page colorful illustrations, World Books Learning Ladders series is for young learners with a primary reading level of grades K-2 looking to learn the basics about nature, science, and their communities. Each nonfiction book was created for children to learn about topics theyre most curious about. Each book in the 10-volume series features colorful illustrations, fun facts, and easy to understand sentences. Words in bold type help early readers build vocabulary skills.

The World Book Encyclopedia is the only general A-Z print research source still published today. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here! Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set. Abundant colorful photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and maps supplement the easy-to-read text. THE STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE The Kenyan region of Tsavo is home to some of the last remaining "Big Tuskers"-elephants with tusks weighing more than 100 pounds each. Fewer than 20 of these elephants are left on Earth, and almost half of them are in Tsavo. Award-winning wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas, with the help of Tsavo Trust, was able to photograph these rarely encountered elephants. The goal of Tsavo Trust is to conserve the wilderness of the Tsavo Conservation Area, which is under threat from wildlife crime, climate change, and habitat loss. Tsavo Trust's "Big Tusker Project" was established to secure a future for the big tuskers before they become extinct. The World Book Encyclopedia is available for pre-order. Shipments will occur in December.

The World Book Encyclopedia, 2018, is a general A-Z look-up source in 22 hard-cover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. Whether you are proving a point during a dinner-table discussion or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here! Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy for you to find information wherever it is in the set. Abundant colorful photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and maps supplement the easy-to-read text. Along with the 17,000 articles is useful advice about studying and report writing for elementary through intermediate grades students. Which South American countries were liberated by Simón Bolivar? What kind of animal is a uakari? Julia Gillard was prime minister of which country? How many kinds of trout are there in North America? Is an entrechat something to eat? School-age readers (ages 9-18) to adults: Bring your questions to The World Book Encyclopedia for answers!

This graphic nonfiction book introduces the force of gravity and its effects on Earth and the universe. Each of the ten Building Blocks of Physical Science volumes features a whimsical character to guide the reader through a physical science topic. The science is as sound as the presentation is fun! The volumes include a glossary, an additional resource list, and an index. Several spreads in each volume are illustrated with photographs to help clarify concepts and facts.

What is subtraction, and how does it work? With the character Subtraction as their guide, readers will count peaches, worms, and train cars to find out! Through bright and colorful comic-book-style pages, kids will have fun discovering basic subtraction strategies, such as mental visualization and problem writing. A helpful table and a list of additional resources are featured in the back of the book. Building Blocks of Mathematics is a fun series of mathematics books from World Book! Quirky characters introduce basic mathematics concepts in this six-volume series of books. Story problems help students with a primary reading level of 3 through 5 develop a fundamental understanding of mathematical operations and teach them techniques for solving real-life math problems. Designed in collaboration with elementary mathematics education experts, this series is appropriate for kids who are just beginning to learn math concepts, as well as older readers who can benefit from review and reinforcement.

What do Puerto Ricans do when a trulla comes a-caroling? Do children in San Juan get to experience a white Christmas? What is the main dish of a traditional Christmas meal in Puerto Rico? The exciting, eye-catching pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Puerto Rico help young readers learn about how people in Puerto Rico celebrate Christmas. The book shares special Christmas carols and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent Puerto Rico. The book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics. World Book s Christmas Around the World series helps kids with a 6th to 8th grade primary reading level learn about some of the richest Christmas traditions in different countries and regions of the world. Each book teaches kids the highlights of the holiday celebrations in such places as Vienna, Austria; Bethlehem and Jerusalem; and Italy and Vatican City. The books share special songs and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent a particular country or region. Each book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics.