This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of Iceland.

In 1888, scientists searching for dinosaur bones found an enormous head like none they had ever seen before. They named it Triceratops, meaning 'three-horned face.' As they discovered more bones, they learned more and more about this 'new' dinosaur. With this book, you too can go back in time millions of years to explore the world of Triceratops. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words...

Bustling. Traditional. Friendly. Welcome to Japan! Look inside to learn about the land, cities, food, and history of this incredible country.--

Learn about famous disappearances and unexplained events in this mysterious area, along with legends, lore, and theories about what really happened. A full description of the mystery, possible explanations, and remaining questions are all explored. 'Myth or Fact?' sidebars describe common misconceptions and confirm surprising facts. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research,...

This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of Egypt.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bats to young readers through leveled text and related photos.--Provided by publisher.

Blast off into space with Ms. Frizzle and explore our solar system. It's out-of-this-world! The Magic School Bus presents Our Solar System is packed with incredible photographs, amazing facts, and everything you ever wanted to know about all eight planets, the Sun, comets, meteors, asteroids, and much, much more!--Back cover.

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the piranha.

Rugged. Traditional. Busy. Welcome to Scotland! Look inside to learn about the land, cities, food, and history of this incredible country.--

This book tells the story of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy through the accounts of those in the military as well as civilians who witnessed the invasion and its aftermath.--Provided by publisher.