George Washington Carver

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.

Ever wonder how a balloon is made? Follow the journey of a balloon from its beginnings as gooey sap in a tree to its completion at a rubber factory. You'll be surprised to discover what a balloon started out as and how it becomes the bright, air-filled decoration that you enjoy today.

What's hidden in the woods? Look closely through three colored transparent sheets to discover hidden secrets. Start with green and nothing moves. As if by magic each sheet shows animals and plants coming to life. Watch nature's surprises emerge in front of your eyes.

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.

Un àlbum il·lustrat que proposa un recorregut pels principals reptes ambientals que tenim sobre la taula i exposa iniciatives i projectes que científics d'arreu del món han posat en marxa per vetllar per la salut del planeta de manera creativa i innovadora. I si... ho féssim diferent? Partint d'aquesta pregunta, el llibre proposa 70 projectes reals per canviar el rumb i garantir un futur sostenible per al planeta, amb una visió positiva per fomentar la creativitat i mantenir la ment oberta a noves formes de concebre el món.