What is a mummy? How exactly were they made? Is there really such a thing as a mummy's curse?  And find out why mummies were unwrapped in modern times. Find out the answers to these questions (and many more!) in this engrossing guide to the mummification process. Filled with grisly detail, you'll uncover secrets of the embalmers, tales of the tomb robbers, and even what happened when pets were mummified! Meet some famous mummified remains from around...

A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is a wonderful way for young readers of all backgrounds to learn about the contributions that Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent have made to the U.S. throughout history. The book strives to have as wide a scope as possible. It begins with a historical survey--starting from early AAPI immigration from various Asia-Pacific regions to the U.S. in the nineteenth...

An exploration of the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone Park, and the positive cascade effect they caused on its environment and surroundings.

Let's go, Globetrotters! We're traveling to Laos to discover its ancient temples, glowing festivals, bustling river life and incredible animals. Find out about the people and their culture, learn how to say a few words in Laotian, then visit some of the most beautiful locations in Laos.

Backpack Explorer: Discovering Plants & Flowers is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides, sensory scavenger hunts, activities such as Paint with Dandelions, Watch a Flower Grow, and discovery zone pages with tips for identifying plants and flowers, plant science, leaf shapes, seeds, pollination, and more.

Describes the sights that can be seen canoeing north from the headwaters of the Mississippi River through remote natural settings.

Join Spider-Man and his superpowered friends as they learn about the world's coolest insects, spiders, and more.

What if you could spend a day with your favorite animals? What would you eat? How would you play? Would you ever want to leave? Pull up a chair and get ready to dine with carnivorous dinosaurs. Learn all about what different meat-eating dinosaurs ate, when they lived, and more!

Use your reading superpowers to learn about some of the trillions of ants in our world.

This delightful little nature guide for young children is all about discovering the wonderful world of birds swooping, soaring, fluttering, and flying around your neighborhood and beyond.