An introduction to the Age of Exploration covers the nautical practices of fifteenth-century Europe, Henry the Navigator's fateful new sea routes, and the impact of European advancement on ancient civilizations
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has…
Read about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for the flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?
First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 BC! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out a…
Packed with the silly jokes that kids love--including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes and more--a fun-filled book will keep readers laughing page after page
Warning: you may want to cuddle this book! We've found the planet's cutest animals and squeezed them into this adorable children's book. From fluffy pandas and penguin chicks, to pygmy possums and inquisitive quokkas, there's a mix of family favorites and charming lesser-known critters--all accompanied with fun facts and big, beautiful photos!
Kids will have great fun folding their very own cute origami models - from animals and sweet treats to vehicles and flowers. All the models in this book are easy to fold using ordinary paper. The colourful paper characters and objects are adorable, and offer kids a chance to have fun away from screens while honing their fine motor skills. The versatile models look great displayed on a desk or b…
Simple step-by-step diagrams show how to join circles, ovals, and other shapes to create likenesses of 30 adorable creatures, including a dog, cat, mouse, parakeet, pony, potbelly pig, lamb, hermit crab, and even a sugar glider
Describes some of the things that police officers do to help keep people safe
A fact-filled introduction to a variety of birds expands from backyard favorites to rainforest exotics