"When did the chicken stop running on the basketball court? When it got to the fowl line! What is a basketball player's favorite food? A jam sandwich! If you love basketball-and a good laugh-then this is the book for you! Hundreds of the funniest basketball jokes, riddles, and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end"-- Provided by publisher.

Told from the perspective of the moon, this lyrical picture book features the eight lunar phases of the moon and how they affect wildlife on Earth.

"The Iron Age was a time of discovery and change. As the Bronze Age came to an end, bronze became harder to find. People around the world began using iron to make tools and weapons. The use of iron led to the formation of new societies, technologies, trade routes, and art forms. The Iron Age explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Iron Age artifacts. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter...

"What is a quasar? Readers will learn the answer in this book! They will discover the field of radio astronomy, how quasars move in the universe, and the exciting recent spotting of a new quasar! Readers will also be introduced to other bright objects in the universe, such as supernovas, stars, and satellites. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."-- Provided by publisher.

"What is a supernova? Readers will learn the answer in this book! They will discover the life cycle of a star, how supernovas are observed, and who originally identified these sizzling sights. Readers will also be introduced to other hot objects in the universe, such as neutron stars, ion colliders, and Earth's core. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO"--Provided...

"Airplanes carry passengers and cargo through the air every day. How Airplanes Fly introduces some important parts of airplanes and explores the forces that keep airplanes in the sky. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--Amazon.com.

"The Science of Sound: Pitch, Volume, Music, and Noise with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids is a symphony of learning as readers ages 8 to 11 discover how to identify the sounds around them and pinpoint how they're formed and where they travel from. From splashy puddles to crunchy leaves to barking dogs to a strummed guitar, sound is all around us. For most people, sound plays a major role in their experience of the world. Discover how scientists...

"Ever wondered the difference between a Wolf and a Coyote? This title will help readers understand the difference between the two animals and how their differences help them survive in different ways. Complete with exciting imagery, glossary, and index"--Amazon.com.

"The Stone Age was a time of important human development. During this period, early human species began making stone tools. They lived as hunter-gatherers and formed early settlements. They created new art forms and technologies, paving the way for the next generations. The Stone Age explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Stone Age artifacts. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give...

"This title focuses on the history of online games and their impact on the entertainment world, while examining the origins, evolution, and where they will go for future gamers. This hi-lo title is complete with exciting photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Amazon.