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Introduces Columbus Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

This book discusses the history and importance of the Liberty Bell.

This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about mammals: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of mammals in their natural environment.

This book shows readers how to grow catnip from seeds and then turn it into a fun toy for cats.

Provides simple text and colorful illustrations to explain about punctuation including commas, periods, and question marks, and how they are used.

Look inside a cave and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information. -- Amazon.com

Provides simple information about caring for a goldfish, including feeding, cleaning the tank, and what to do if it is ill.

"This book looks at the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, exploring what they are, what they look like, where they can be seen, and how they are caused. Readers also learn about the significance of solar storms, the Southern Lights, what people thought about auroras in the past, and how they are explored today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing auroras. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their...

Look inside a tree and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information. -- Amazon.com.

Provides an introduction to the history of platypuses, including the reports of their first discovery and people's reactions to them, the search for evidence of their existence, and how they became recognized as real animals.