Did you know that a canine appears in Jumanji, The Polar Express, and other Chris Van Allsburg books? He’s a white bull terrier named Fritz. In this low-level biography, develop...
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Massive aircraft carry space station components, multiple school buses, and even smaller airplanes! The world’s largest airplanes are more than 20 feet longer than the Wright br...
Huge blades, giant tracks, and powerful engines enable these colossal bulldozers to wipe out anything in their paths. They can even move 90 cubic yards of material per pass! Plo...
Measuring 1,300 feet long, the world’s biggest ships are more than 300 feet longer than the famed Titanic! These shipping vessels are so big their loads of containers, stacked o...
At nearly 30 feet long and 14 feet high, these massive tractors tear up fields with incredible power. After a day of ripping cropland, the points even glow red hot! Young reader...
Oil field workers don't know the meaning of "weekend." These laborers often operate heavy equipment, do heavy lifting, and repair machinery 12 hours a day for weeks at a time be...
Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes
Chris Bowman · ISBN 9781626171268
Julkaistu 2014 Kieli englanti sidottu
Did you hear something? Though western diamondbacks are known for shaking their rattles, these snakes are actually silent hunters. Their tails only move to tell predators to sta...
Cameras rolled as the huge airship, Hindenburg, caught fire and crashed in New Jersey on May 6, 1937. The disaster was so shocking that the name Hindenburg has become synonymous...
Bald eagles can be seen soaring high in the sky in search of food. After spotting a potential meal, they swoop down to grab the prey with their powerful talons. Learn more about...
Often seen leading police and military action, the German Shepherd is a dependable guardian. Also known to show companionship for families, this breed is approachable and fearle...
This loveable, family-friendly dog is a people pleaser. Trained to hunt and retrieve, Golden Retrievers enjoy physical activity. Their obedient nature also makes them great as t...
A friendly companion and a willing worker, Labrador Retrievers are easy to love. Historically, they earned their keep by helping fishermen haul nets, fetch ropes, and retrieve f...
Starting at the age of six, J.K. Rowling knew she wanted to be an author. Her eventual creation of Harry Potter and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry sent Rowling into...
Praised for capturing what it means to be a young teen, Judy Blume excels as a children’s author. She has always enjoyed creating characters and helping them grow through tough...
Known for writing Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein wrote stories, poetry, and even music. Silverstein was a busy man, offering soundtracks to motion...
Are they majestic, intimidating, or both? Great Danes, known for their size and poise, are a friendly, easygoing breed. Even though they can weigh up to 200 pounds, some Danes t...
Roamers, runners, and mischief-makers are all words to describe Siberian huskies. With an aptitude for speed and endurance, this breed loves to pull sleds and work in search and...
By writing about real-life topics for children in her books, Lois Lowry has touched many readers’ lives. A few of her most famous works include Number the Stars and The Giver. F...
Author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak is a perfect example of how creativity and hard work can produce everlasting stories. He illustrated about 80...