John Wood

Superheroes-and math-to the rescue! Young readers are introduced to ten heroes with extraordinary powers to match the many dangers they face in this exciting volume, such as three scary snowmen, eight trapdoors, and ten threatening storm clouds. While they're engrossed by the high-interest topic, they'll practice counting in each number-oriented rescue situation. Sentences are carefully crafted at the emerging reader's level, while the colorful illustrations...

Hardy Perennials and Old-Fashioned Garden Flowers is a vintage guide to gardening, focusing on planting and maintaining long-lasting and temperature-resistant plants and shrubs. It deals with a large range of different varieties, providing descriptions, instruction, and other notable information for each treated. Clearly written and full of invaluable tips, this volume will be of utility to anyone with a practical interest in gardening.

When you see a spider, does it scare you? Many people are afraid of spiders, but what they may not know is how valuable spiders are to the environment. These tiny creatures are important because they eat many other insects that can be harmful to humans, animals, and other crops. This engaging and age-appropriate text gives readers the tools to see that most spiders are helpful. Fun-filled fact boxes and striking, full-color photographs add excitement...

Plankton are microscopic organisms living in large bodies of water. They are a major food source for several kinds of sea creatures, and although they are tiny, they have a major impact on many other living things. Accessible explanations of marine life, food chains, and other essential science curriculum topics enhance readers' knowledge of the natural world and the part every living thing plays in it. Additional features, such as fact boxes and...

Some people are afraid of bees, but bees are actually very important parts of ecosystems around the world. Readers learn about these small, buzzing insects and their valuable roles in the environments around them with this stimulating science guide. The a

Protein is just one of many important elements of a healthy and balanced diet. With the help of this innovative book, readers will be excited to learn all about this essential nutrient and the foods it is, found in. Vibrant photographs attract readers of all ages and levels and help familiarize them with common protein-rich foods. Accessible text provides important background information on protein and explains how it helps the human body stay strong...

The desert is home to many different animal species. These animals make their habitats in this dry climate, which can sometimes be difficult to survive in because of the hot temperatures and scarce food sources. Fun facts about desert animals are presented through age-appropriate text, which covers common science curriculum topics such as animal adaptations and biomes. Vibrant, full-color photographs provide readers with examples of what desert animals...

Immigration is a vital part of American history. Today, policies that center on immigration and the ways it has evolved are often the source of political debate and take center stage in current events. This book helps students understand these policies in addition to the major reasons people decide to live in new countries. It examines the ways immigrants have shaped culture and how many immigrants have played important roles in successful societies....

Superheroes-and math-to the rescue! Young readers are introduced to ten heroes with extraordinary powers to match the many dangers they face in this exciting volume, such as three scary snowmen, eight trapdoors, and ten threatening storm clouds. While they're engrossed by the high-interest topic, they'll practice counting in each number-oriented rescue situation. Sentences are carefully crafted at the emerging reader's level, while the colorful illustrations...

There are three different kinds of muscles that all help our bodies function. They are the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles. Within this fun and fact-filled volume, readers learn about each kind of muscle, how it works, and where muscles are located in the body. The engaging narrative presents this essential science curriculum topic in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way as Dr. Seymour Skinless takes readers under the skin...