Tells the stories of a selfish lion, lovesick ostrich, greedy hippopotamus, vain rhinoceros, proud camel, the timid duck sisters, and others, and the lessons that they learned.

Presents a series of facts about dinosaurs, the history of their discovery, and life in the time of the dinosaurs, arranged by time period.

Offers an introduction to pyramids and pyramid building throughout history, with twenty activities and projects that illuminate the history and geometry of the structures.

Demonstrates how Scout the bee searches for nectar to sustain her hive and pollinates flowers to produce seeds and fruits.

An illustrated adaptation of twenty-five fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop, in English and Spanish.

Explores the Land between the Two Rivers, one of the most ancient civilizations, including why the Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics, and the science of astronomy, and offers projects.

It's time to learn about the role of carbon and fossil fuels on planet Earth! As much as our news is packed with articles about the importance of fossil fuels to the world economy and the global warming caused by increased carbon emissions, few people understand what is happening. Now Bang and Chisholm present a clear, concise explanation of the fossil-fuel energy cycle that began with the sun and now runs most of the manufacturing, transportation,...

Describes the artist's early sketching hobby, famous paintings, and the illness that confined him to a wheelchair and inspired his sophisticated paper-cutout masterworks.

Collects eighteen skill-building projects that teach children with no sewing experience how to sew their own cuddly pals, walking them step-by-step through a range of skill levels.

Describes different types of machines that are built for speed, including aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles, and boats.