Författare: Leon Gray

Short stories for children designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love reading Race to the Finish is a ’Reading Alone’ reader, perfect for children who are proficient readers. These sho …

The British army swelled in size at the beginning of World War I. But many of these new recruits suffered from malnutrition and lacked the physical strength to serve on the front line. Doctors develo …

The widespread use of blogging today has made understanding how to read and write these online journals an essential skill for digital literacy at any age. In these pages, the ins and outs of several …

This lively guide to the wiki phenomenon narrates the history of wikis, explains how they work, and projects the future of these collaborative, content-driven sites based on developments already unde …

With the continued growth of social networking as a pervasive presence in our day-to-day lives, the need is greater than ever for a guide for young readers that helps them understand their engagement …

This handy guide to search engines allows readers to learn the tricks to using these Internet-indexing services to their maximum potential. With an informative history of the development of search en …

Here is the perfect introduction to the places where animals and plants live and grow. Each book explores one of the world’s major biomes and describes its climate, the people who live and work there …

Here is the perfect introduction to the places where animals and plants live and grow. Each book explores one of the world’s major biomes and describes its climate, the people who live and work there …

The advances that have been made in the realm of genetics are astounding. Not only has the entire human genome been mapped, but scientists have also discovered methods of modifying genes in people as …

We usually think of GPS (Global Positioning System) as a good thing, especially if we’re using it to find our way from place to place. GPS satellites, radio signals, and receivers work together to pi …

The cane toad is so big that it can grow to be the size of a soccer ball! To satisfy its huge appetite, it pounces on and devours almost anything that moves-and that will fit into its mouth. The cane …

Just how large is the world’s largest octopus? With its arms outstretched, an adult giant Pacific octopus is about as long as a minivan. On top of that, it can weigh a whopping 100 pounds (45 kg)! Bu …

The king cobra is so big that it is about as long as a pickup truck. As if that weren’t scary enough, it can also produce enough poison to kill 20 elephants! Steer clear of this slithering serpent. W …

Just how long is the world’s longest insect? A walking stick called Chan’s megastick is nearly as long as three new pencils placed end to end. Not only that, but these supersized insects are also mas …

How big are trumpeter swans? With their wings stretched out, they are about as long as an 8-foot (2.4-m) rowboat! These large waterbirds live in North America and make their homes near lakes and pond …

Here is the perfect introduction to the places where animals and plants live and grow. Each book explores one of the world’s major biomes and describes its climate, the people who live and work there …

Here is the perfect introduction to the places where animals and plants live and grow. Each book explores one of the world’s major biomes and describes its climate, the people who live and work there …

Here is the perfect introduction to the places where animals and plants live and grow. Each book explores one of the world’s major biomes and describes its climate, the people who live and work there …

Here is the perfect introduction to the places where animals and plants live and grow. Each book explores one of the world’s major biomes and describes its climate, the people who live and work there …

How large is the world’s biggest bunny? A Flemish giant rabbit weighs 20 pounds (9 kg)-as much as two cats. The supersized rabbits were first raised in a region called Flanders, which is now part of …

Tsunamis can involve waves that move as fast as passenger jets and grow to heights taller than skyscrapers. As astonishing as these huge waves might be, they’re also a deadly phenomenon happening mor …