Joanne Mattern

The world has some amazing weather. Wind and rain aren't the only events that plague citizens around the world. Snow also plays a big role in the winter for many. One of the worst winter events is the blizzard, but what is a blizzard? In this entertaining book filled with fun facts, history, and science, readers will discover the ins and outs of this powerful storm. This book explores the mechanics of blizzards and the science behind them. It describes how blizzards form, what damage they cause, and steps scientists and the public can take to be prepared and stay safe during blizzard events.

The Rocky Mountains are in the western part of North America. Trek the trails to learn more about the famous places in this amazing national park

The Great Smoky Mountains can be found in Tennessee and North Carolina. Hike through some of the most famous trails to learn about the national park's rich history and wilderness.

In Submarines and Submersibles, readers will be introduced to the engineering concepts that are involved in underwater vehicle design. This fact- and photo-filled book explains how submarine and submersibles are developed, how they work, and the different ways in which they are used. The Engineering Wonders series for grades 4-8 explores the ways engineers identify the needs to be met and/or problems to be solved and crated solutions through innovative design. Featuring 48 pages, this series takes a look at a variety of structural, technical, and transportation engineering and their applications.

In Submarines and Submersibles, readers will be introduced to the engineering concepts that are involved in underwater vehicle design. This fact- and photo-filled book explains how submarine and submersibles are developed, how they work, and the different ways in which they are used. The Engineering Wonders series for grades 4-8 explores the ways engineers identify the needs to be met and/or problems to be solved and crated solutions through innovative design. Featuring 48 pages, this series takes a look at a variety of structural, technical, and transportation engineering and their applications

The Rocky Mountains are in the western part of North America. Trek the trails to learn more about the famous places in this amazing national park

The Great Smoky Mountains can be found in Tennessee and North Carolina. Hike through some of the most famous trails to learn about the national park's rich history and wilderness.

For young readers, this book will be an interesting and detailed introduction to the nation of Japan. Through colorful photographs and fun, quick facts, kids will discover the nation's geography, its government and economy, what animals live there, what holidays are celebrated, the sports people enjoy, and how Japanese people go about their daily lives. Important facts about Japan's history, language, and food are also included. This book will help readers explore the world and will make a great addition to any curriculum.

An animal's eyes provide it with information about its encounters with other animals and its habitat. This book is filled with important and exciting facts about how animals see, such as deer, eagles, dragonflies, cats, and squids. It includes how animal eyes are constructed, how they work in different environments, and how different animals use sight to stay safe, find food, and experience the world around them. Comparisons between animal eyesight and human eyesight are also included. Photographs, diagrams, and maps make this book even more exciting and informative.

Animals rely on their sense of hearing to locate predators, find food, and sense danger. This book explores a variety of animal ears and describes how they work and how they help animals hear. From the super-sharp hearing of an owl to grasshoppers that hear through their legs, this book is full of fascinating facts that capture the reader's attention while providing scientific information and offering an opportunity to compare animal hearing to the readers' own. Photographs, diagrams, and maps add to the learning and make this book even more appealing for young learners.

The sense of touch brings the world closer to us, and the same is true for the animals on Earth. This book explains how animals explore their world through the sense of touch, with skin, fur, biological systems, and more. A variety of animals are profiled, including butterflies, cats, monkeys, dogs, earthworms, and even humans, with specific examples of how feeling helps mammals, insects, and people find food, navigate the world, and stay safe from predators. Photographs, diagrams, and maps add to the information and make this book appealing to young readers.

Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in New York. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.

Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Pennsylvania. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.