These 28 fun and instructive illustrations offer an entertaining way for children to learn how their bodies work. Simple text answers such questions as: What is a hiccup? and Where is my DNA?

Whether it's a sandy beach sloping gently into the sea. . .or a steep, rocky cliff pounded by crashing waves. . .there's more going on at the shore than meets the eye. A host of fascinating creatures live at the place where land meets sea—from the... [More...]

"Bound to excite would-be scientists and browsers alike."—"ALA Booklist
"The woods are lovely, dark, and deep," wrote the poet Robert Frost. The woods are still alive with mysteries waiting to be solved, with clues ready to be brought to light. What... [More...]

These beautiful and scientifically accurate books capture your imagination with the excitement of observing nature and learning to interpret what you see.''—Dr. Nancy. B. Simmons, Assistant Curator, American Museum of Natural History. Dive into a... [More...]

These beautiful and scientifically accurate books capture your imagination with the excitement of observing nature and learning to interpret what you see.''—Dr. Nancy B. Simmons, Assistant Curator, American Museum of Natural History. It's a land... [More...]

Easy-to-make manipulatives help students understand the inner workings of the human body.

Pond life is not as placid and familiar as it might seem. Under a lily pad. . .beneath the ice. . .in just one drop of pond water, you'll find a complex ecosystem, teeming with life. A close look at one small square of a typical pond shows it to be a... [More...]

Help students make the connection between key historical events, geography, and people with this collection of diorama-like maps. Each map highlights an important route in history, such as the Mayflower's voyage, Lewis and Clark's exploration, the Trail of... [More...]

The combination of humorous, scientifically grounded text with detailed, realistic drawings will pique the interest of armchair naturalists and active explorers alike.''—Publishers Weekly. You'll want to try to keep cool in cactus country because the... [More...]

"Bound to excite would-be scientists and browsers alike."—ALA Booklist. It's teeming with life—many kinds of life. Giant cats and skittish bats. Squawking parrots and upside-down sloths. Even the trees seem animated, with their long, loopy... [More...]