Lisa J Amstutz

Explores the fascinating world of robots. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Maria enjoys her annual family tradition of visiting an orchard, picking apples, and making applesauce at her grandmother's house.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the features, behavior, and life cycle of ladybugs"--

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the features, behavior, and life cycle of earthworms"--

"Young nature enthusiasts will find answers to these questions and learn all sorts of fascinating facts about mammals in this full-color, interactive book. Mammal Mania explores what makes mammals unique, as well as their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs. Readers will learn to build a squirrel feeder, write a putrid poem, make an animal tracking station, and much more. Thirty hands-on activities promote observation and analysis, writing...

"The library is a very important place in our community! Lots of community helpers work at libraries. Readers will learn about who works at a library, what the workers do, and what makes a library special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about libraries in the community"--

"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce hummingbirds"--

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn strapped himself into the seat of the Friendship 7. He was about to become the third American in space and the first American to orbit Earth. Find out more in NASA and the Astronauts, one of the titles in the Space Exploration series.

Cryobiologists study how cold affects living things. But what do icy temperatures have to do with organ transplants? Learn about the work cryobiologists are doing today and the breakthroughs they hope to achieve in the future.

ATVs tackle the toughest land around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and readers will love finding out how! Packed with action-filled photos and easy-to-read text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader in the driver's seat!