Heather Adamson

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Christa McAuliffe and the six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986.

Tells the story of how Charles Darwin developed his controversial theory of evolution based on the research he conducted during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. Written in graphic-novel format.

Offers readers a captivating look into the Civil Rights Movement and how the actions of children helped promote equality for all races in America. Learn about the motivated children who participated in this historic event and why they continued to gather together in the face of great adversity. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary,...

Did you know that clawed lobsters can be right-clawed or left-clawed? Every baby is born with two cutter claws. Then one cutter claw eventually develops into a crusher claw, which determines handedness. Beginning readers will want to get their hands on this ocean animal profile!

In Yellow, early readers will learn about food, animals, and plants that are yellow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover where they can see colors in the natural world. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different shades of yellow, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the color yellow online using our safe search engine that provides...

Every orca pod has its very own theme song! Musical elements include whistles, clicks, and pops. "Singing" is the orca way of communicating, navigating, and hunting. This read offers young children the chance to get in tune with the world's largest dolphin species.

Step inside homes all over the world. What makes them the same as yours? What makes them different?

Curious how sea lions got their name? Well, male sea lions are responsible. Most have a lion-like mane, and they roar loudly to protect females. Young readers will learn all about the wild relatives of the trick-performing sea lions they enjoy watching at the zoo.

Although notorious for its founder, Genghis Khan, the modern Mongolia has become a favorite spot for adventurous travelers. Snow-tipped mountains, river deltas that never freeze, the Gobi Desert, and nomadic peoples with large birds for pets are all part of the wondrous, high-country culture of Mongolia. Come along for the journey in this children's book filled to the brim with adventure and knowledge.

A leafy or a weedy. Every sea dragon is one or the other. Leafies have the advantage when it comes to being underwater masters of disguise. They look just like pieces of swaying seaweed! In this book, young readers can compare and contrast leafy and weedy sea dragons.