A Thoroughbred horse is bred for speed. The horses that take part in many storied races, such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, are all Thoroughbreds. In fact, almost all racehorses the United States are Thoroughbreds. The compelling text discusses how these swift steeds are bred, raised, fed, and more. Great horse photographs are featured and accompanied by information about the history of the breed.

The Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria gave fame to these graceful horses for their balletic dressage performances. The breed's noble history is traced, from its origins in the sixteenth century through its protection by the American military in World War II to its growing popularity around the world today. Great photographs of Lipizzans doing everything from performing the famous airs above the ground to getting some well-deserved downtime...

If you want to get a closer look at anything from a ladybug to a grain of sand, a hand lens or microscope is the tool for you. Handy explanations of measurements of magnification, such as 10x, are provided through accessible text. Practical tips about how to use and care for hand lenses and microscopes are also offered. Labeled photographs make the easy-to-follow text even more engaging and an experiment helps readers put what they have learned into...

Key science concepts, such as mass, weight, and density are explained through engaging, accessible text. Labeled photographs introduce readers to a range of scales and balances, including triple-beam balances, spring scales, and digital scales. Handy tips and discussions on which situations each tool tends to be used in provide pivotal information for readers. An experiment they can do at home, using a small scale or balance and common kitchen ingredients,...

Beakers and graduated cylinders are invaluable tools. They are used to measure the volume of liquids in countless experiments. Labeled photographs make tricky topics, such measuring the volume of liquid with a meniscus, easy to understand. Readers are offered plenty of practical tips and an experiment to test their skills.

To an unusual extent, the United States is a nation of immigrants. Readers will encounter the waves of immigrants who made this land their home. Along with those who came seeking freedom and opportunity, this book also addresses the many slaves from Africa who became unwilling immigrants. Recent and present-day immigration are also emphasized. Historical and current photographs, a map, and an illustrated timeline celebrate America's rich immigrant...

The "shot heard 'round the world" not only set the thirteen colonies on the road to becoming the United States, but echoes throughout American history. Secondary-source and primary-source images, a map, an illustrated timeline, and a fact-packed text help bring the story of the American Revolution into splendid focus. Readers will also learn about events leading up to the revolution, such as the French and Indian War, the passage of the Stamp Act,...

Climate change is among the hottest topics of discussion today. Children will learn how global warming occurs, what causes it, and what we can do to lessen its effects.

Science experiments are one of the many situations in which timing can be crucial. This guide teaches students how to use clocks and stop watches. Explanations are provided of how these tools can be used to study things, such as a person's heart rate and how fast animals learn. Discussion about how to construct an experiment make it easy for readers to do one themselves-and one is provided for them to try. Real-world examples and labeled photographs...