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Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of England.

This volume examines the history, people, and environment of Ireland.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Poland"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history, geography, and people of Jamaica as well as the country's rich culture and traditions and its beautiful natural areas.

Designed with the upper-elementary through middle-school reader in mind, this volume in the Photography for Teens series will be useful for readers who want to put some thought into their shots. Taking the Shot has short chapters on digital cameras, camera settings, and equipment and accessories. It is slightly more technical and has everything a beginner would need to know about megapixels, apertures, light meters, memory cards, and lenses.

Presents information about some of the "extreme" breeds of domestic cats, including the largest and smallest cats, the hariest cats and the smartest cats.

The Apollo 11 astronaut invites young people to evaluate Mars as a potential planet for human colonization, and describes what Mars residents might experience while traveling to and living on the Red Planet.

The old amusement park has been deserted for years. Thick vines surround a roller coaster track. The glass eyes of the horses on a merry-go-round stare off into the dark night. There's a low creaking sound. Is it the wind pushing the rusted swing ride, or is it something else? Get ready to read four frightening stories about haunted amusement parks. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and...

"Find out about the first-ever close-up photos of Pluto's incredible landscape and what this means for the future of our understanding about planets in this fascinating book, chock full of the latest scientific information."--