Kids will be fascinated by the variety of fish that live in our world's oceans! Beginning with an introduction of the three major groups of fish, Animals Called Fish explains how fish breathe underwater using gills, how they use their different fins for swimming, and how they defend themselves against predators.

There are more than 5,600 species of amphibians on Earth, and about 4,990 of those species are frogs. Using clear text and full-color photographs, Frogs and other Amphibians teaches children about the bodies, senses, habitats, and behaviors of frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.

Explains the different types of rodents including guinea pigs, what they eat, where they live, how they protect themselves, and how they reproduce.

Earth is made of different things-gases, rocks, soil, and water. Soil is the top layer of the ground. Made up of tiny rocks and small pieces of plants and animals, soil helps plants grow and provides a home to insects and worms.

Beetles, toads, squirrels, owls, deer, and black bears are some of the many animals that make up a forest food web. But did you know that leaves, berries, mushrooms, and tiny bacteria are also important? Or that humans can affect the health of a forest? See forest food webs in action in this fascinating book.

Frogs, minnows, snails, ducks, catfish, and muskrats are a few of the animals that make up a lake and pond food web. But do you know why mosquitoes, mold, water lilies, and bacteria are important too? Or how humans can change the health of a lake or a pond? See lake and pond food webs in action in this fascinating book.

"Perfect strangers Graham Larkin and Ellie O'Neill meet online when Graham accidentally sends Ellie an e-mail about his pet pig, Wilbur. The two 17-year-olds strike up an e-mail relationship from opposite sides of the country and don't even know each other's first names. What's more, Ellie doesn't know Graham is a famous actor, and Graham doesn't know about the big secret in Ellie's family tree. When the relationship goes from online to in-person,...

Describes the history of the Statue of Liberty, including its origins as a gift from France and its construction, and explores the landmark's enduring symbolism of freedom, democracy, and friendship.

With Dr. Mears as teacher and mentor, readers will study the four accounts of Jesus Christ's life and ministry from the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They will gain a big-picture understanding of key events-Jesus' miraculous birth, His ministry, His teachings, and His crucifixion and resurrection-yet also see how each Gospel evangelist chose to emphasize particular themes for his reading audience. Twelve sessions of study give readers an...