"Become an eyewitness to the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the fascinating world of birds. Readers can learn all about different orders of birds, take a detailed look at individual feathers and beak shapes, and explore behavior, from fish- and meat-eaters to seed- and plant-eaters"--

This book tells the story of the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration. "Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as...

Celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the I Spy series with classic picture riddles and information on the series' history.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Nevada"--Provided by publisher.

Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs.

Washington Irving's Gothic tale of the perils of the human imagination is gently adapted for children and masterfully illustrated by Christian Birmingham. It also includes Irving's celebrated short story Rip Van Winkle. -- back cover The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman. The foolish school teacher, Ichabod Crane, is besotted with the...

Four I spy riddle books bound in a single volume. This full color collection includes four I Spy readers, bound in a 6 x 9 paper-over-board format, featuring the picture riddles of Jean Marzollo and the stunning photography of Walter Wick. Includes I Spy Funny Teeth, I Spy a Dinosaur's Eye, I Spy a School Bus, and I Spy a Scary Monster.

"Do you know the true story of the Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth? Carefully crafted to explore both sides of this historical event, this book is a great choice for Thanksgiving units, and for teaching children about the true history of this popular holiday"-- " Do you know the true story of the Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different?Scholastic's...

Follow the shining star as it guides shepherds, kings, and all the animals of the forest to the stable where the Holy Child lies.

Jack and Annie look at mummies, hieroglyphics, gods and goddesses, and life in ancient Egypt.