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.

Introduces in simple text and illustrations the characteristics and habits of a variety of dinosaurs.

Who knew there were so many different kinds of vegetables? Nonfiction pro Gail Gibbons responds to the need for books on good nutrition with this accessible exploration of vegetables. From glossy red peppers to lush, leafy greens to plump orange pumpkins, vegetables are explored in depth in these fascinating illustrations that clearly explain the many vegetable varieties, how they are grown, and why they are so good for us to eat. Using her signature...

Presents information about the first Thanksgiving and the way that holiday is celebrated today.

Describes the history of ice cream, discussing Chinese, British, and American roles in recipe development, and describes how the dessert is produced and prepared.

There are about 3,000 kinds of snakes. Here is information about the different functions of these cold-blooded animals' physical characteristics. One also learns how they live, how they give birth (most lay eggs, some give birth to live babies), and how they eat (they swallow their prey whole, sometimes while it is still alive). Knowing about snakes, from the most ordinary garden variety to the most exotic constrictors and poisonous snakes, is to...

Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the lives of pirates, the ships they sailed, and the type of treasure they stole.

Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.

Depicts a number of different tools used in building and the kinds of work they are used for.

How the position of Earth in relation to the sun causes seasons.