Thomas K. Adamson

Simple text and photographs describe the planet Saturn.

"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to the Moon, visits the sites from the Apollo missions, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Moon vs. Earth fact chart, and glossary"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents the mathematical concepts involved with the sport of basketball"--Provided by publisher.

An airplane taking off and disappearing into the clouds is a remarkable sight. It's like a bird's flight taken to a new level. In fact, only the Ruppell's griffon vulture can fly as high, at heights above 30,000 feet! This title will get beginning readers off the ground and soaring.

Martial arts have long fascinated people around the world. Some people love the exciting action, while others use martial arts to develop fitness, self-confidence, and self-defense skills. The Inside Martial Arts series takes a close look at some of the most popular martial arts, focusing on the key techniques, the training required, and the competitions for each art. Whether you're a beginner or on your way to a black belt, this series is a great...

"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to Venus, learns about the extremely hot and harsh conditions on the planet, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Venus vs. Earth fact chart, and glossary"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Olympic records. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about great white sharks and killer whales. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Scorpions and tarantulas may be small. But these two animals know how to fight! In this high-interest title, reluctant readers will learn about how these two creatures get ready to battle. Visual features offer stats and comparisons to highlight traits of each animal. A final fight scene applies the content of the book in an action-packed finale!