Laura Hamilton Waxman

What is money and how do we use it? Simple text and fun photos compare the different kinds of things people buy. Critical-thinking questions encourage readers to think further about money and its uses.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to life in a wetland. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Presents information about the physical features, life cycle, and habitat of the pileated woodpecker, discussing an aspect of the woodpecker's life in each chapter and comparing it to a similar bird and to a very different bird.

See what an emperor penguin has in common with an Antarctic petrel. Learn what sets them apart from a black scoter. Compare key traits of emperor penguinstheir appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycleto traits of other birds. Ages 7+

During World War II, more than one hundred thousand Japanese Americans were forced to live in internment camps. Life in the camps was difficult, but imprisoned Japanese Americans remained brave. Learn about these courageous heroes who fought for justice.

"A fun "grab-bag" of off-the-wall factoids introduces readers to awesome inventions related to transportation and vehicles"-Provided by publisher.

Looks at the network of safe havens and routes that were set up to help American slaves escape to the north and achieve their freedom.

Introduces snails, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and predators.