Looks at the history of Ellis Island and identifies its early roles as a Mohegan island, fisherman rest spot, famous immigration station, and today's museum.

"Information about horses for children learning to read"--

Discusses various types of planes and their different functions and uses.

Introduces bears, describing the different types of bears, where they live, what they eat, and how they care for their young.

From somersaults and backflips on the floor to aerial moves, mounts, and dismounts on bars and beams, kids will learn all about gymnastics history, events, and competitions.

He's quick. He's silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark-the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This fish has soft cartilage so he can glide, twist, and turn before his prey can say "gulp!" He can smell a single drop of blood in 25 million drops of ocean. He can feel electricity given off by his prey. He will lose and replace more than 10,000 teeth in his lifetime. Cool photos bring kids into the

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"When you visit the forest, what kinds of baby animals will you meet? Maybe you'll meet a baby turtle, mountain lion cub, grizzly bear cub, or even a baby owl! Young readers will learn all about North American forests and all the supercute baby animals that live there. Readers will also find out what the babies eat, how they live with their families, and how they learn and play. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity,...

"100 fun facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and all things shiny"--

In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.