Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text. Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...

From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...

A visual identification guide to gemstones provides a concise description of each stone, photographs that highlight characteristics and distinguishing features, and general information on where gemstones are found and their natural properties.

Presents general information about nature and includes more than thirty activities to help study and observe plants and animals, including making casts of footprints, growing a bean plant in a box, and making bark rubbings.

"Dig in the dirt and you'll find . . . worms! But did you know that many live underwater? Or that some can grow as long as 9 feet? Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologist book about wonderful worms from around the world. Readers will be wowed by the amazing variety of wrigglers and up-close photos, while also learning about bug behavior, life cycles, classification, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports life...

Detailed color illustrations an informative text provide readers with facts about dinosaurs.

"What makes an ant an ant? What are the coolest ants from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more"--

Offers information on over ninety of the world's most significant battles, including the Siege of Jerusalem during the First Crusade, Little Bighorn during the Great Sioux War, and Operation Overlord during World War II.

Includes information about a variety of birds and birdwatching along with hands-on activities for each topic.

Realistic illustrations highlight this story about a day in the life of Velociraptor, a lightweight dinosaur who used its speed to catch prey. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, information sections give all the vital statistics about Velociraptor.