Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.

A child describes how the earth, sun, and planets are part of our solar system, which is just one small part of the universe.

Have you ever peeked under a rock? A whole community of creatures lives there! One of the world's most fascinating habitats is right at your feet. No child will be able to resist looking under a rock after reading Fredericks's rhythmic, engaging story, and seeing DiRubbio's vivid close-up illustrations. Field Notes and Fantastic Facts will inspire endless exploration.

"Learn more about what climate change means and how it's affecting our planet. The earth is definitely getting warmer. There's no argument about that, but who or what is the cause? And why has climate change become a political issue? Are humans at fault? Is this just a natural development? While the vast majority of scientists who study the environment agree that humans play a large part in climate change, there is a counterargument. Author Gail Herman...

A brief biography of the life and travels of thirteenth-century explorer, Marco Polo.

"A recreation of the first Thanksgiving reveals the actual events during the three days that the Wampanoag people and the colonists came together."

Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.

An overview of the Summer Olympics from Grecian times through 2012.

From the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long comes this gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From fireflies to rainbow scarab beetles, an incredible variety of beetles is showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book will spark the imagination of children in a classroom reading circle as well as on a parent's lap. -- Provided by dustjacket.

Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs.