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What do Grave Digger and Monster Mutt have in common? Big tires that crush cars! Spark early readers' natural curiosity about cool rides with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to monster trucks. Back in the 1970s, people put giant tires on pickups...

How do you make a lowrider bounce? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about cool rides with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to lowriders. Lowriding means riding low and slow in a mobile work of art. Popularized in the 1940s by Mexican...

What's it like to drive an Indy car? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about racing with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Indy cars. Indy car drivers get a real workout. In the Indianapolis 500, drivers go 200 laps, driving for about 3...

Questions and answers about the Loch Ness Monster encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include appearance, sightings, and looking for proof. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini...

Questions and answers about haunted places encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include appearance, hauntings, and looking for proof. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media...

Do ghosts show up in pictures? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about paranormal creatures with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to ghosts. Have you ever had a ghostly encounter? Maybe you felt a sudden chill. The lights flickered or your heard...

How big are Bigfoot's feet? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about paranormal creatures with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Bigfoot. Ready to go squatchin'? From urban legends to Native stories, there are many names for the elusive...

Are there aliens watching us? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about paranormal creatures with an inquiry-based nonfiction approach to aliens. Could there be extraterrestrials somewhere in the universe? Most alien sightings have been debunked, but...

Why do bunnies hop around? Find out the answer and spark early reader's natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to rabbits. How strong are a rabbit's legs? At top speeds, a bunny can move at 50 miles per hour and hop up...

Why do birds sing? Find out the answer and spark early reader's natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to birds. Tweet, tweet! Did you know birds dance when they are happy? They can even sing along to their favorite...

Nine Q&As on horses answer elementary inquiries about care, behavior, and body language. Engaging questions and research-based answers satisfy young animal lovers' curiosity about equine pets. A Stay Curious! feature encourages further learning and...

Why are hamsters always chewing on things? Find out the answer and spark early reader's natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to hamsters. What chubby cheeks! Did you know a hamster has huge cheek pouches that go all...

Why do dogs sniff each other's butts? Find out the answer and spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to dogs. Of course, a dog's sense of smell is better than a human. But did you know they can smell...

How do cats always land on their feet? Find out the answer and spark early reader's natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to cats. How can you tell a cat likes you? It puts its butt in your face, of course! Featuring...

For some people, a day at work can involve fire, bombs, or other dangers. This series explores eight of these fast-paced jobs. Books describe the risks and tasks each type of work involves, as well as the skills and training people need. Short paragraphs...

This book offers a fascinating look at the tools and technologies that scientists use to predict heat waves and keep communities safe. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book...

This book offers a fascinating look at the tools and technologies that scientists use to predict avalanches and keep communities safe. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book...

When did the first McDonald's open? Who invented Barbie and why? Six new titles in our popular Curious about Favorite Brands series answer kids' burning questions. Fact-based answers take elementary readers behind the scenes to explore these iconic...

When did the first McDonald's open? Who invented Barbie and why? Six new titles in our popular Curious about Favorite Brands series answer kids' burning questions. Fact-based answers take elementary readers behind the scenes to explore these iconic...

When did the first McDonald's open? Who invented Barbie and why? Six new titles in our popular Curious about Favorite Brands series answer kids' burning questions. Fact-based answers take elementary readers behind the scenes to explore these iconic...

When did the first McDonald's open? Who invented Barbie and why? Six new titles in our popular Curious about Favorite Brands series answer kids' burning questions. Fact-based answers take elementary readers behind the scenes to explore these iconic...

When did the first McDonald's open? Who invented Barbie and why? Six new titles in our popular Curious about Favorite Brands series answer kids' burning questions. Fact-based answers take elementary readers behind the scenes to explore these iconic...

When did the first McDonald's open? Who invented Barbie and why? Six new titles in our popular Curious about Favorite Brands series answer kids' burning questions. Fact-based answers take elementary readers behind the scenes to explore these iconic...

Which shark species is the fastest? Do sharks hunt in packs? Fans of ocean animals are invited to take a closer look at eight fascinating sharks in our new series. Engage elementary kids' natural sense of curiosity with nine Q&As that outline each shark...

Which shark species is the fastest? Do sharks hunt in packs? Fans of ocean animals are invited to take a closer look at eight fascinating sharks in our new series. Engage elementary kids' natural sense of curiosity with nine Q&As that outline each shark...

Which shark species is the fastest? Do sharks hunt in packs? Fans of ocean animals are invited to take a closer look at eight fascinating sharks in our new series. Engage elementary kids' natural sense of curiosity with nine Q&As that outline each shark...

Which shark species is the fastest? Do sharks hunt in packs? Fans of ocean animals are invited to take a closer look at eight fascinating sharks in our new series. Engage elementary kids' natural sense of curiosity with nine Q&As that outline each shark...

Which shark species is the fastest? Do sharks hunt in packs? Fans of ocean animals are invited to take a closer look at eight fascinating sharks in our new series. Engage elementary kids' natural sense of curiosity with nine Q&As that outline each shark...

Which shark species is the fastest? Do sharks hunt in packs? Fans of ocean animals are invited to take a closer look at eight fascinating sharks in our new series. Engage elementary kids' natural sense of curiosity with nine Q&As that outline each shark...

Which shark species is the fastest? Do sharks hunt in packs? Fans of ocean animals are invited to take a closer look at eight fascinating sharks in our new series. Engage elementary kids' natural sense of curiosity with nine Q&As that outline each shark...

Which shark species is the fastest? Do sharks hunt in packs? Fans of ocean animals are invited to take a closer look at eight fascinating sharks in our new series. Engage elementary kids' natural sense of curiosity with nine Q&As that outline each shark...

How can I start coding? What is Raspberry Pi? Coding is essential for computer programming, controlling robots, and more! Even elementary students can begin learning about coding with our new Curious About series. Build on kids' natural curiosity with...

How can I start coding? What is Raspberry Pi? Coding is essential for computer programming, controlling robots, and more! Even elementary students can begin learning about coding with our new Curious About series. Build on kids' natural curiosity with...

How can I start coding? What is Raspberry Pi? Coding is essential for computer programming, controlling robots, and more! Even elementary students can begin learning about coding with our new Curious About series. Build on kids' natural curiosity with...

How can I start coding? What is Raspberry Pi? Coding is essential for computer programming, controlling robots, and more! Even elementary students can begin learning about coding with our new Curious About series. Build on kids' natural curiosity with...

What's it really like to drive in a stock car race? Loud and hot! Spark early readers' natural curiosity about racing with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to stock cars. Once upon a time, stock cars raced as they came from the factory - with maybe...

What do Grave Digger and Monster Mutt have in common? Big tires that crush cars! Spark early readers' natural curiosity about cool rides with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to monster trucks. Back in the 1970s, people put giant tires on pickups...

How do you make a lowrider bounce? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about cool rides with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to lowriders. Lowriding means riding low and slow in a mobile work of art. Popularized in the 1940s by Mexican...

What's it like to drive an Indy car? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about racing with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to Indy cars. Indy car drivers get a real workout. In the Indianapolis 500, drivers go 200 laps, driving for about 3...

How do you "soup up" a hot rod anyway? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about cool rides with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to hot rods. Originally, hot rods were built for drag racing. Drivers would take an average car, like a 1932 Ford...