A simplified retelling of Dorothy's adventures after a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz and she must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas.

Provides information about the physical characteristics and habits of the striped, spotted, and hog-nosed skunk.

"The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific observations help readers understand the secrets and complexity of light. You will learn what light is made of and how it fits alongside everything else in the world. Walter introduces readers into the mystery behind incandescence, light waves, the color spectrum and iridescence as well how we perceive...

This book introduces many different species of sharks, pointing out such characteristics as the small size of the dwarf lantern shark and the physical characteristics and behavior that makes sharks killing machines.

The story of a West African youth who pursued an education, helped support his family and became a record-setting cyclist in spite of a disability; traces his ongoing achievements as an activist.

The Great Fire of 1871 was one of most colossal disasters in American history. Overnight, the flourshing city of Chicago was transformed into a smoldering wasteland. The damage was so profound that few people believed the city could ever rise again.By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with the carefully researched history of Chicago and the disaster, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting narrative that recreates the event with drama...

Rhyming text and illustrations depict the Cat in the Hat and his friends exploring the many different kinds of insects, their characteristics, and behavior.

Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to a variety of birds, from the ten-foot ostrich to the two-inch hummingbird.