Claire Romaine

Explains what rivers are and discusses the world's most important rivers, river plants and animals, the significance of water, and how people can have fun on a river.

Simple text and photographs show young children how arithmetic and parks are connected topics.

"The word "Corvette" is synonymous with "sports car" today. How this make of car became so famous and the changes it has undergone over the years is the intriguing subject of this high-velocity volume, full of enthralling images of Corvettes. The motivating text is packed with interesting facts as well as engineering details that readers will want to explore more and share with other classic car fans."--

"The first Dodge Charger was made to be a racing car with a special HEMI engine heart. First built to rival other muscle cars, it made a splash after its debut in 1966-and, amazingly, it's still a popular car being manufactured today. Young car buffs will love discovering why this automobile has retained its popularity over the years and across several generations of design. Vivid photographs of glossy cars aid in readers' understanding of these vehicles,...

The pet store is a perfect place to exercise math concepts! Readers will be delighted as this fun volume introduces them to parrots, kittens, puppies, and other animals while reviewing important standards of the math curriculum, such as size comparison, sorting, and numbers and counting. The highinterest topic-and the vivid accompanying photographs-is an accessible and enjoyable introduction or review of elementary math skills.

Rivers are such an essential part of Earth's geography. They bring freshwater for drinking, for irrigation, and for transportation, and don't forget fishing. This low-ATOS introduction to this critical water source explains many aspects about rivers and their inhabitants, aided by colorful photographs that will make readers want to explore these indispensable natural resources for themselves.

Every day, we're faced with mathematical situations, so much so that we don't even recognize them. This fun volume opens readers' eyes to the math in their world through a walk in the park. They'll find shapes, use numbers, compare sizes, and identify the positions of objects with help from a friendly narrator. Carefully selected photographs support the comprehensible text.

A muscle car is a kind of sports car from the 1960s and 1970s. These exciting vehicles were known for high-power and high-performance. The Chevrolet Chevelle was one of the most famous, but it was actually a variety of models offered until 1977. In this fascinating, accessible narrative, readers will discover why this car is still remembered fondly. They'll find plenty of fun facts to share with Chevelle owners at future classic car shows.

Many people have preconceptions about biomes, especially deserts. They picture only hot, barren wastelands where nothing lives. This valuable volume teaches young Earth explorers some surprising facts about desert habitats. For example, some deserts don't have sand, and some are quite cold. They'll also learn how some resilient plants and animals survive in these arid environments. Beautiful images accompany the accessible low-ATOS text.