A killer whale launches into the air creating a huge wave as it crashes back into the ocean. Find out how these great mammals live in the freezing waters of the Arctic. Learn what killer whales eat and how they work together to hunt.

The weather is sunny today. Do you know what to do? Come explore the weather today and learn what to do on a sunny day.

"From green cacti to red kangaroos and bright butterflies, the desert is full of beautiful colors. Young readers will learn all about the world's deserts and the unique hues that make up this biome."--

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are globe-trotting! From Paris to Sydney to New York City, they are doing some big city sight-seeing. The gang explores the landmarks, weather, and geography in each location. Young readers will delight in using the clues in the text and photos to guess which city the gang is visiting before turning the page.

Deserts, among the least appreciated and understood areas on earth, are often mistaken for barren and lifeless places. This book dispels that myth and introduces young readers to these fascinating and dynamic regions of our planet. Drawing on Britannica's thoroughly vetted resources and utilizing vivid photographs, handy vocabulary, and informative sidebars, this book answers that very question, providing students with a great primer on a landscape...

Presents double-page spreads featuring maps, architectural reconstructions, objects and scenes of life during the defining moments in Biblical history.

"Maps offer us a chance to see not just how our world appears today, but how it once looked. But what about the places that are no longer mapped? Cities forgotten under the dust of newly settled land? Rivers and seas whose changing shape has shifted the landscape around them? Or even places that have seemingly vanished completely, leaving no trace behind? Travis Elborough takes you on a voyage to all corners of the world in search of the lost, disappearing...

Welcome to Brazil! See the Amazon River. Hear the music of Carnival. Take a trip to South America's largest country to learn about its animals, people, and traditions.

"This treasure-filled adventure takes kids deep into a pirate's world with games, challenges, and stories taking place both on land and out at sea. Develop hand-eye coordination; explore different parts of the world; learn about creative ways to recycle; strengthen problem-solving skills."--Publisher description.

The year is 1838, and after more than ten years in the planning, the famous United States Exploring Expedition is set to launch into uncharted waters from the coast of Virginia. A convoy of seven ships filled with astronomers, mapmakers, naturalists, and the sailors charged with getting them around the world, the "Ex. Ex." is finally underway, with much fanfare. Aboard the convoy as ship's linguist is Wiki Coffin. Half New Zealand Maori and half...