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Why does pizza taste so good? When was the chocolate chip cookie invented? Should I wait to swim after I eat? We at World Book answer all of your random questions—and not only random questions about food and food’s limits on fun. Answer Me This, World...

Climate change poses a serious risk to Earth?s polar icecaps. As the Earth becomes hotter, our icecaps are melting at fast rates. Find out what happens as the icecaps melt and how they influence our lives! What Would Happen If?? explores some of the most...

When was the first Earth Day? How do animals survive in winter? Why don't we just drink seawater? We at World Book answer all of your environmentrelated questions. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and...

Why do older people lose their teeth? Does gum really take seven years to digest? Why can I curl my tongue? We at World Book answer all of your human bodyrelated questions—and not only questions about your mouth area. Answer Me This, World Book answers...

How do birds migrate from the north to the south? How do germs affect our bodies? What happened to the asteroid that created Crater Lake? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to how things work. Answer Me This, World Book answers...

When you wake up what do you say to yourself to start your day? When things go wrong in your day what do you say? When your friend is having a bad day what words do you give them to say? Why don't you try these affirmations too? I am kind. I am strong. I...

It is easy to ignore the pain of others when we are not experiencing it ourselves. It is especially easy to ignore it when the sufferers are animals. In BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL, we meet Yeyi, who has the strength to save and heal communities of animals...

I haven't cried one time since you disappeared. Not even at football practice when Paton Roper told the whole team you were probably dead. He said, "You know how sometimes a dog gets sick or bites somebody and you have to put it down?" Somebody said,...

From the sun shining on us during the day to fireflies twinkling at night, our world is illuminated by light. Have you ever wondered what light is, how it works, and why we can see it? Here’s your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom...

A clear explanation of what empathy is, and understanding the emotions of those around you.This is a book about empathy. Feelings aren’t always easy, especially when they are other people’s. This book teaches kids (and grownups) how to feel...

A spacetastic new edition beaming with incredible pictures and the latest facts about the universe.From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all.Did you know that the moon was once a piece of...

Discover fascinating facts about our incredible world with Elmo and friends!Elmo and his friends have lots of questions, and maybe you do, too.Why do bees sting?Why should I brush my teeth?Why do we need microscopes?Join Elmo and friends to find out the...

This exciting introduction to the human body is brimming with super senses, marvelous medicine, and record-breaking feats.The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Human Body is...

Explore the wonderful world of plants and fungi, with everything from cacti and carnivorous plants to trees, flowers, and mushrooms.Why are flowers colorful and fruits sweet? How does a carnivorous plant kill its prey? Why do stinging nettles sting? How...

Change the way you see the world, with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet, in this fully updated edition.Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to black holes, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks...

Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space.Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it’s a bad idea...

With a foreword by teen Colombian American climate justice activist Jamie Margolin, this fun and empowering guide to making the world a better place is packed with inspiring ideas and tips for kids who want to know how to make a difference.Full of...

The world's tropical rain forests are being destroyed. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this rain forest rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it is up to you to save the rain forests before they disappear...

An affirmation for Asian American youth.Kirkus Reviews You are . . . You are . . . You are . . . Every child is bursting with amazing things! This joyful picture book celebrates the wonderful and complex identities of children of immigrants and refugees...

Yoshi’s Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But...

Ms. Alex has assigned Yasmin's class to write about their heroes. Yasmin loves to write, but she can't decide who her hero is. After dismissing lots of ideas, could it be that Yasmin's hero has been right beside her all along?

Yasmin is thrilled about her school's new recycling program. But getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task! Will some creative thinking get Yasmin's friends to be good recyclers?

What is it like to live in or visit South Korea? What makes South Korea's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of South Korean people.

What is it like to live in or visit Saudi Arabia? What makes Saudi Arabia's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Saudi Arabian people

In the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany's Nazi regime expanded into neighboring European countries. In France, groups of anti-Nazi citizens, known as the French Resistance, fought to stop Germany's reign of terror. A brave woman named Nancy Wake...

Wildfires rip through forests, choke the air with smoke, and destroy homes. Some wildfires are sparked by nature. Others are started by humans. All come with devastating results. Readers will find out the science behind wildfires, learn about recent...

People, plants, and animals all need rain. But the ground can take in only so much. Too much, and the land will flood. Farms and cities can be damaged. People must move to dry ground until, slowly, the water soaks into the earth. Learn about floods, what...

The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It's an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth's surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe if one happens.

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Give beginning readers an introductory look at the Amazon rain forest! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how monkeys, parrots, anacondas, sloths, and other...

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning readers to the African Savanna biome! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how zebras, lions, giraffes, and other animals have adapted to...

A person needs to get a hospital quick! What vehicle can get them there fast? An ambulance! Ambulances carry the equipment needed to help people in an emergency. Young readers will find out about ambulances, their main parts, and how these important...

Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient...

The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eye liner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of...

From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover...

Why should you care about climate change? Weather affects your everyday life and climate change can have major impacts. Discover how scientists study climate change, what current research shows, and what you can do to reverse its effects.

Birds chirp. A dog barks. Thunder claps. We hear sounds all around us. But how? Sound waves travel through the air, but we don't see them. With engaging, at-level text and colorful images, readers will learn about sound waves and how we use them every...

You see your shadow outside on a sunny day. A rainbow appears in the sky after a storm. Light waves are all around us, even when it's dark. With engaging, at-level text and colorful images, readers will learn about light waves and how we use them every...

The sun is out. The temperature is hot. And Sasha has everything packed and ready for a full day of swimming! But Mr. Sloth is taking for-eh-ver! Sasha does NOT like to wait. However, her best friend is never in a hurry. Will Sasha learn to be patient,...

Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to 50 babies at once? Young readers learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils, and other mammals with unusual life cycles.

Have you ever heard of a frog that freezes solid in winter? What about a toad that carries its eggs on its back? Young readers will learn all about wood frogs, suriname toads, and other amphibians with unusual life cycles.