Bøger udgivet af Gareth Stevens Publishing

Red devil squid have a forbidding name for a reason. They can be pretty scary to their prey, ripping them apart with their incredibly sharp beak! Also called jumbo squid because of their size, these aggressive mollusks are effective predators with some terrifying body parts. An eye as large as a pool ball, eight arms with up to 200 suckers, and two very long barbed tentacles prepare red devil squid for the hunt in the deep, dark ocean. Readers will feel like marine biologists as they learn even more fascinating facts about these fierce and fascinating ocean beasts.

Incredibly, the little creatures called mantis shrimp are one of the most dangerous animals in the ocean, at least to the marine life they hunt. These crustaceans have claws so strong that they've broken aquarium glass with them! Mantis shrimp are also nicknamed "thumb-splitters" because of their painful encounters with people. This fascinating book is filled with riveting facts that will leave the reader amazed at how such a small creature can wield such power. Adaptations and habitats are two science topics that are discussed in this complement to any animal book collection.

A honey badger's reputation as one of the most fearless animals in nature is much deserved. This omnivorous member of the weasel family is well equipped to take on lethal cobras and other predators. Honey badgers, which live in Africa, the Middle East, and India, have special adaptations such as thick skin and sharp teeth that make them fearsome fighters. They even have the ability to release a stinky liquid! Readers will learn much more about honey badgers' abilities and lives in this entertaining look at one of nature's toughest creatures. Colorful photographs make the resilient animal come to life.

Valentine's Day is a day of love. February 14 is a special day to celebrate the people you care about, but how did we pick that day? Through this interesting book, readers will learn about the history and traditions of Valentine's Day around the world. From hearts and roses to eating lots of chocolate, there's plenty to learn about Valentine's Day. The strong picture-to-text correlation aids in comprehension. This volume's reading level supports beginning readers.

There are over 650 different types of leeches, and most want to suck your blood! These real-life vampires are nocturnal, like dark places, and only come out when they get thirsty. But can these bloodsuckers actually help humans? The ancient Egyptians may have been on to something. Readers learn about the habitats, history, and medical uses of the bloodsucking leech. Full-color photographs offer an up close view of these thirsty worms, and fact boxes share more details about their fascinating lives.

Questions about the universe are as popular as they are daunting to answer. Let this book help satiate young readers curiosity about outer space and the universe by answering this important question. Each page is written with accessible, age-appropriate language and paired with visual aids, including tons of photography from NASA. Fact boxes with Out of this World! tidbits add interest throughout the work, while graphic organizers enhance engagement and comprehension. This book will be right at home in any library or classroom.

Ticks have been long known to transmit Lyme disease. However, there are more than 800 species of tick, and only two of these carry disease to humans at all! That doesn't stop tick bites from being a great annoyance, especially considering they're caused by a tick sucking your blood! Often grouped with another real-life vampire, the flea, ticks use this blood to complete their life cycle while fleas use it for food. Surprising facts about the life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits of these bugs engage readers while full-color photographs bring these tiny creatures into clear view.

The long tradition of vampire myths can be scary to a lot of people. But for birds that evolved on the harsh Galapagos Islands, drinking blood is necessary. That doesn't make vampire finches and hood mockingbirds any less creepy! Readers learn about the healthy treat blood can be for some kinds of birds as well as how they came to use it as a source of nutrition. Full-color photographs introduce these bloodthirsty birds, and fact boxes provide additional science information to enhance the main content.

Some of our favorite days of the year are holidays. Earth Day was established to help people learn about conservation. With this great book, readers learn how recycling can help save the Earth and what people do to celebrate Earth Day around the globe. A picture glossary will help readers develop vocabulary skills while learning early concepts and gaining a better understanding about holidays we celebrate every year.

The youngest learners can be the most observant scientists. This beneficial set guides budding scientists in learning how to observe and describe the texture of familiar objects. They'll understand how to distinguish between bumpy and smooth, soft and hard, and wet and dry. These essential concepts are presented with simple text especially crafted for the beginning reader. Colorful photographs support the achievable text and further engage readers. Features include: Provides many opportunities to practice foundational reading skills of the English Language Arts Common Core. Discerning and defining textures is a key concept in lower elementary classrooms. The bright photographs are carefully chosen to appeal to young readers.

What highways go from Maine to Florida? What's the distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco? How do I get to my friend's house? How does GPS work? As readers enjoy this volume, they will find answers to these questions and more. Readers learn to use the map key to identify different types of roads. They'll plan routes for long and short trips, calculating distances with the scale of miles. After studying diagrams of the GPS, they will give a basic explanation of how it works.

The art of manga is unique and inspiring to would-be artists. With help from step-by-step instructions, readers can create standard manga cartoon characters, such as a wizard, samurai, and sumo wrestler. Even beginning artists can follow the six steps to create each drawing by copying the example accompanying each step's explanation. A look at the needed drawing equipment and overview of the genre, coupled with the colorful projects, give readers a great start in drawing. Then, they can use their new drawing skills to make manga of their own!

When it comes to car races, few events come close to being able to offer the excitement and notoriety of the Indianapolis 500. Since 1911, fans and drivers have flocked to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana for this intense event. Written at a low level, this captivating narrative gives readers an accessible and in-depth look at this popular event. Attention-grabbing photographs, interesting fact boxes, and informative text will satisfy your young race car enthusiasts.

Using bold, full-color graphic illustrations, Graphic Histories portrays critical chapters in American history in a way that reluctant readers will find immediately accessible. Simple, exciting text and vivid drawings work together to explain critical events from battles to boycotts to triumphs of human courage and technology that shaped the course of American history.

While important skills to master, the rules of grammar can be quite dry. They also can be pretty confusing. What letters do apostrophes replace in contractions? What nouns aren't made plural by using the letter S? Lucky for young readers, they find help with these questions through this magical set. Written by a literacy specialist and reading teacher, rules of grammar are presented through interaction with magical beings like mermaids, elves, and wizards. Including examples and explanations of grammar rules commonly part of the language arts curriculum, this set makes compound sentences, verb tenses, and collective nouns enchanting and magical. Features include: Unique illustrations that correlate directly to the narratives. Topics directly tie in to the Language Arts curriculum, first through third grade. Fact boxes give each magical being more context in history and pop culture. Written by a literacy specialist and reading teacher.

Using bold, full-color graphic illustrations, Graphic Histories portrays critical chapters in American history in a way that reluctant readers will find immediately accessible. Simple, exciting text and vivid drawings work together to explain critical events from battles to boycotts to triumphs of human courage and technology that shaped the course of American history.

Caribou are tundra animals that have long held a special place in cultures around the world. Known as reindeer when raised by people, caribou are distinctive for their elaborate antlers and camouflage coats. Readers will follow these hoofed animals as they travel thousands of miles each year searching for food to survive the cold, snowy tundra of the Arctic. Additional tidbits are shared through fact boxes, which are a great source for report writing and essays.

The final resting place for many of America's heroes is located only a few miles from our nation's capital. This high-interest text will take readers on a tour of the cemetery and point out the graves of some well-known patriots, including President John F. Kennedy, Jr. A detailed map guides readers as they locate sections and specific grave sites. Descriptions of ceremonies help readers understand how these events show respect for those who gave their lives in the service of their country. Photographs such as the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns enhance the text.

Most native peoples live in modern homes today, but years ago, they lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on today. Readers will appreciate the vivid photographs that accompany the interesting text and surprising fact boxes in this indispensable volume, beneficial to any elementary social studies classroom.

The first group of titles in an ongoing series introduces students to six amazing adventure careers. Geared for reluctant readers in upper elementary school and above, each high-interest title combines easy-to-follow text with engagin on-the-job photos to spark students' interest in reading and career exploration. Each book is filled with descriptive information about the career, along with the skills and requirements needed to pursue a job in the profiled field.

"April Fools!" For anyone who's even been the victim of an April Fools' Day joke or who's planning to pull the best prank yet, this fun book takes them inside the possible origins of an amusing holiday. Similar holidays have been practiced for centuries by several cultures, including the ancient Romans. Colorful photographs of celebrations around the world as well as snapshots of the funniest pranks will have readers laughing. No fooling!

There's little more terrifying than being chased by a moaning creature that wants to eat your flesh! Though zombies are currently popular on TV and in movies, stories of the undead have been around for centuries. The main content introduces readers to zombie tales from many cultures around the world in grisly detail via accessible language for reluctant readers. Full-color illustrations and photographs help readers imagine these monstrous myths while fun fact boxes debunk common beliefs and offer additional context for each terrifying tale.

Native American art encompasses a multitude of crafts, including rugs, baskets, pottery, and wood carvings. Creativity had no limits in native America. Fortunately, many artifacts and remnants exist which showcase the boundless ingenuity of past as well as modern-day artists, who continue the time-honored traditions of their people. This valuable volume, a support to cultural studies, highlights stunning artwork of various native peoples, accompanied by fascinating facts about the process of creating each impressive piece.

A garnet's deep red color can easily be mistaken for a ruby by the untrained eye. However, garnets' color ranges from colorless to black to red and even green! They've been precious gems for many thousands of years, commonly found in metamorphic rocks. This volume introduces readers to the creation, structure, and properties of garnets. Dazzling photographs highlight the valuable gem as important geology topics are explained in an age-appropriate, understandable way. Fun fact boxes offer readers surprising bits of knowledge, such as garnets' use in sandpaper, and a graphic organizer allows readers to process this information in another way.

When people think of life forms, they often think of animals and plants. Not all organisms fit into these two groups. Protists are a hugely diverse group of organisms. They are usually tiny and made up of just a single cell. This valuable resource features colorful photographs that correlate very closely to details of the narrative, encouraging readers to develop a deeper understanding of the book's material as well as key concepts related to elementary life science curricula.

Children around the world know that Earth Day is a holiday to show support for environmental causes, such as tree-planting initiatives or beach cleanups. But it actually started in 1970 as a way to protest the issues concerning the environment. Written in accessible language and with appropriate content, this volume introduces readers to the reasons we still celebrate Earth Day today. It encourages care for Earth and a sense of responsibility for the world around us. Full-color photographs show the beautiful world around us and what readers can do to take part on April 22 next year.

Like many gems, amber is used to make jewelry and other decorations. But it's formed unlike any other gem. Amber is actually fossilized tree resin that's 40 million to 60 million years old! Readers learn how this unique gem forms through accessible science content, including fun fact boxes that add even more detail. Close-up photographs of amber in full color engage readers with the fossilization process, the discovery of amber, and what this beautiful, natural gem teaches scientists about Earth's past.

When Asian carp were first introduced into farm ponds in the southern United States during the 1970s, no one knew the harm they would cause in waterways as far north as Minnesota and Wisconsin! Today, these fish are just one of many invasive species that threaten native animals and habitats on Earth. There are many more animal invaders for readers to learn about, including bullfrogs, killer bees, and zebra mussels. The main content simply explains the harm caused by their presence, while full-color photographs allow readers to see the animals up close in their adopted habitats.

Earth's landscape is constantly changing, but some geological events have more explosive effects than others. This daring book introduces readers to the power of volcanoes, one of nature's most mesmerizing and disruptive features. Readers will discover how volcanoes form and why they erupt so dramatically. They'll learn about the most infamous volcanoes that have shaped Earth, from Mount Vesuvius's destruction of Pompeii in 79 CE to the disastrous 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens. Vivid photographs and graphic organizers expand upon key science concepts introduced in this accessible text. Interesting sidebars provide easy-to-understand sections of information, engaging developing readers with fascinating facts.

From the fiercest predator to the lowliest plant, every member of an ecosystem is immeasurably important to the survival of their environment. Although they're not regarded as a keystone species, sea urchins play a pivotal role in maintaining healthy marine environments. Without sea urchins to consume algae, entire coral reef ecosystems could collapse. This educational text invites readers to imagine a world without sea urchins, delving into curricular science concepts, such as interdependence of species, with accessible language and real-world examples.