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.

The story about eleven-year old Harriet, who is a spy, plans to be a writer, and keeps a secret notebook filled with thoughts and notes on her school mates and people she observes on her after-school "spy route." However, when her classmates find and read her notebook, their anger and retaliation, and Harriet's unexpected responses, explode in a hilarious and often touching manner.

"America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we've been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases as chapter titles, these twenty-one visual stories illuminate the astonishing, unexpected, sometimes darker sides of history that reverberate in our society to this very day--from the role of celebrity in immigration policy to the influence of one small group of...

Explains the life and civilization in pre-modern Japan.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of eagles, Earth's most widespread birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why people respect eagles"--Provided by publisher

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

An introduction to Antarctica, with emphasis on its geography and natural history.

Full color photographs and detailed maps highlight Asia's major regions--Northern, Central, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Southeastern Asia. Simple text describes: the major Asian bodies of water and landforms; the climate in Asia; life in Asian forests, steppes, deserts, and other biomes; Asia's natural resources; and the differences between rural and urban areas.

The continent of Europe includes more than 40 countries and is home to some of the most interesting landforms on Earth. Concise text, easy-to-read maps, and fascinating full-color photos provide kids with an overview of this interesting continent. Topics include: the natural border between Europe and Asia; Europe's many peninsulas, mountain systems, and other landforms; how Europe's location on Earth affects the continent's climate; European bodies...