Queen Victoria's Diamond is set in Knickknack Market, a busy street market of antique stalls and in particular, the stall belonging to Mr. Rummage. This stall holds many different objects and More →

While most fish eggs become food for other animals, the male seahorse guards its eggs in a special pouch until they hatch! This exciting book explains the basic concept of the life cycle in… More →

Few books explain the scientific classification of animals as well as What is the Animal Kingdom? All creatures, including insects, mammals, and fish, are classified and described from simple More →

Hibernation is one of nature's greatest miracles, allowing animals to sleep through periods of extreme cold (and heat). From the tundra to the desert, this ability enables animals to live in… More →

When most people think of migration, they think of birds flying south to escape the cold winter - but many other animals migrate for many different reasons. From whales and deer to… More →

Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? More →

In What is a Dinosaur? kids of all ages will be enthralled by these ancient reptiles who ruled the earth for almost 180 million years! Striking, full-color illustrations highlight some of the More →

Dogs are believed to be the first animals to live with people as pets. What is a Dog? explains how these once-wild members of the animal kingdom still use their senses and instincts in daily… More →

Plants provide people and animals with food, shelter, and even oxygen. Plants help us live and grow, but how does a plant grow? Where do plants grow? What is a Plant? introduces young readers More →

Sunlight does not go very deep into water so seaweed must grow at the surface where its rays can reach them. Starting with the sun, food chains link together plants and animals in various… More →