Megan Cooley Peterson

"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to California sea lions"--Provided by publisher.

Hiss! King cobras slither across the ground, ready to strike. Engaging text, bold photos, and colorful maps shine a spotlight on one of Asia's deadliest reptiles. Readers are introduced to physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle to find out why king cobras are awesome!

Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how electricity travels from power plants to homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

Yank! The giant panda strips bamboo leaves with its sharp claws. Weighing more than 300 pounds, this is one huge bear! Engaging text, bold photos, and colorful maps shine a spotlight on the giant panda. Readers are introduced to physical features, behavior, habitat, and life cycle to find out why giant pandas are awesome!

"What do moon rocks, a space shuttle, a white vest, and the Wright brothers' Flyer all have in common? They are some of the amazing artifacts on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Take a tour through the museum's collections. Engaging text, graphs, maps, and colorful images help readers discover the stories behind some of these high-flying pieces of history."--Page [4] of cover.

What do Abraham Lincoln's hat, a violin used as a journal, and an Apple II personal computer all have in common? They are some of the amazing artifacts on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Take a tour through the museum's collections. Engaging text, graphs, maps, and colorful images help readers discover the stories behind some of America's most treasured pieces of history.

Think you know a lot about all things strange, mysterious, and disturbing? Get ready to learn even more! From the lost city of Atlantis to famous missing people to the possible existence of Bigfoot, get ready to learn all about the world's strange and mysterious happenings that have baffled experts for years.

Blue scales. Pink wings. Purple feathers. You'll see the animals in this book are far from boring. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly supports reluctant or struggling readers.

From gunpowder to armor, medieval innovators helped develop and improve some important weaponry and warfare technology we use today. The Middle Ages were crucial for the development of technologies such as warships, battering rams, cannons, and more! Discover how we still fight like we're in medieval times with interesting historical facts, scientific details, and illuminating photos.

Yellowstone National Park is mostly in Wyoming, with some of the park in Montana and Idaho. Hike to learn about the trails, springs, geysers, and wildlife in this national park.