"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to Uranus, learns about the harsh conditions on the planet, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Uranus vs. Earth fact chart, and glossary"--Provided by publisher.

"A boy washing the dishes wonders where the water goes, and the story follows water drops as they travel to through the city sewer system, treatment plant, and back again"--

"A horse (and the narrator) teach a young girl the responsibility--and the joys--of owning a horse. Includes Is this pet right for me? quiz"--Provided by publisher.

"Kids in a classroom practice measuring favorite objects they brought from home using different units of measurement and comparing the objects"--

"A young girl teaches her dolls, action figures, and toys the fire safety rules she has just learned in school"--

"Through trial and error and a few humorous mistakes, a boy learns how to do simple outside chores, get repeat customers, and create a successful yard work business to earn enough money to buy a digital music player"--

"Through trial and error and a few humorous mistakes, a boy learns how to wash cars, find customers, and create a successful car wash business to earn enough money to buy a new skateboard"--Provided by publisher.

"Blood, Bullets, and Bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics. Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public's imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But forensic analysis has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese detectives studied dead bodies for signs of foul...

"A young boy wants to grow his own pizza, learns where the many ingredients come from, and learns how to grow the ingredients to make pizza sauce. Includes kid-friendly pizza sauce recipe"--Provided by publisher.

"A comparison of the life of a fairy tale princess vs. that of a real medieval princess"-- "Did you ever wish to be a princess? Have you ever wanted to wear a pretty pink gown, sing to your forest animal friends, and attend a fancy fairy-tale ball? Then meet Beatrice--she represents what being a princess in the Middle Ages was really like. Pink gown? More like itchy wool! Sing to animals? Think archery and horseback riding instead. Beatrice's life...