Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.

"Each page includes two photos related to Minnesota. Using poetic clues, readers try to spy the changes made from the original photo on the left to the altered photo on the right. Subjects include the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge, the state capitol, the Como Zoo, and the Minnesota State Fair"--Provided by publisher.

"From the Mississippi's headwaters to one of the largest malls in the country, there's lots to see and do in Minnesota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Minnesota special"--Publisher's website.

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

Now adapted for young adults, the #1 New York times best-selling memoir offers an intimate look at Barack Obama's early days, tracing the future 44th president's odyssey through family, race, and identity.

Provides information about the people, customs, and cultures of the Nordic countries and presents sidebar explanations about the topic presented. Includes color illustrations.

How do penguins survive in frigid conditions? What happens at a research station in Antarctica? How long can an emperor penguin go without food? What other creatures live in the Antarctic? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the Magic Tree House Research Guide: Penguins and Antarctica.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the Sun"-- Provided by the publisher.

Explores the geography, history, government, economy, environment, culture, religion, language, celebrations, and food of Vietnam. Includes color photographs, sidebars, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.