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Why can't I have a cell phone like my sister has? What if I don't like my new stepdad? Four diverse peer mentors answer more than 30 common questions about family life posed by tween girls, providing sound advice that's not only kid-friendly but also expert approved.

In fall, people play and get ready for winter. See how they celebrate this fun season.

Young scientists and engineers will be inspired by dozens of amazing experiments and activities from the secret files of Axiom Laboratories. Super Scientist, Max Axiom, hosts a collection of kid friendly projects related to chemical reactions, forces and motion, mechanical engineering, and structural...

Find out how people and animals stay warm when it is cold outside.

Simple text and full-color photographs describe how clouds form and the different types of clouds.

From their pointed ears to their long tails, we love cats! Cats are so popular that almost 1 in 3 U.S. households has one. But do we really understand why cats behave the way they do? Give young readers a look at what it's like to see, smell, hear, and feel--all from a cat’s point of view! In this...

It's late August 2005, and a storm is brewing in the Gulf Coast. When it strikes, Hurricane Katrina will be one of the deadliest and most destructive storms in U.S. history especially for the residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Biloxi, Mississippi. Will you: Flee to the New Orleans Super Dome as...

Learn All About Mammals in this simple introduction to the traits mammals have in common.

Meet A Tiger Cub!

Animals Everywhere demonstrates location words. Animals are in, on, under or above on every page.

The wilderness is a place of beauty and peace. But it is also filled with fierce predators, poisonous plants, and raging rivers. Will you: Try to survive the harsh mountains of Alaska after being abandoned during an outdoor training trip? Struggle to make your way out of the deep forests after becoming...

More than 9 million horses frolick in pastures around the United States. We ride them, use them to pull carriages, and do work on ranches. But do we really understand why horses behave the way they do? Give young readers a look at what it's like to see, smell, hear, and feel—all from a horse's point...

Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son—and between cultures, old and new. A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event—a long-ago fishing trip. As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long...

It’s the early 1900s and a change has gripped the world. The Harlem Renaissance has awakened people to a wealth of African American arts and culture. Centered in Harlem, New York, this renaissance brought the world all black orchestras, singers who wowed audiences in the United States and abroad,...