"What is an ice giant? Readers will learn the answer in this book! They will discover the Kelvin temperature scale, fascinating facts about Uranus and Neptune, and how space probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 are revealing more about these cold curiosities. Readers will also be introduced to other cold objects in the universe, such as the Boomerang Nebula, Pluto, and craters on the moon. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--...

"The Bronze Age was a time of human advancement that changed the course of history. As the Stone Age came to an end, people began making tools out of bronze instead of stone. This metal allowed people to make stronger weapons and form new trade routes. Powerful empires and kingdoms formed throughout the world. Art and culture thrived. The Bronze Age explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Bronze Age artifacts....

"This title will introduce readers to the friendly, adventurous, and cheerful rodent, Mickey Mouse! Readers will learn who created Mickey Mouse, Mickey's fictional life story, and what makes him so special"-- Provided by publisher.

"Using Photicular® technology that's like a 3-D movie on the page, OUTBACK whisks you to the vast, remote world of wild Australia, where heat waves dance forever and animals, isolated by the vagaries of continental drift, are unlike those found anywhere else on Earth. Each moving image delivers a rich, immersive visual experience--and the result is breathtaking. The kangaroo hops. A wombat waddles. The frilled lizard races on two legs across the...

"The Archaic Period is one of three major historical periods in American Indian prehistory. As the Ice Age ended and the land began to change, early peoples changed their ways of life. They lived as hunter-gatherers, made stone tools, and formed early settlements. The Archaic Period explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Archaic artifacts. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers...

"The Formative Period is one of three major historical periods in American Indian prehistory. As the Archaic Period came to an end, hunter-gatherers began farming crops. They formed permanent settlements and built large structures such as mounds and villages. Meanwhile, new cultures developed. The Formative Period explores how people lived during the period and how archaeologists continue to study Formative artifacts. Easy-to-read text, vivid images,...

"Introduction to animals that live in the sea using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

The fascinating world of North American freshwater fish is revealed in this comprehensive field guide. Readers will explore a hundred different species and their habitats through clear, easy-to-read text and full-color photos.

"If your child has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, you're likely feeling overwhelmed with what to do next. While there's nothing cookie-cutter about Type 1 diabetes management, The Type 1 Life helps parents understand how to:tell friends and family about your child's diagnosis, navigate school and sports with diabetes, foster independence and self-management, deal with the mental and emotional side of having Type 1 diabetes, and prepare your...

Presents instructions for building race cars using a classic LEGO set, including such models as stock cars, dragsters, formula cars, and sports cars.