Lisa Owings

Virginia has a long and rich history, from the English colony of Jamestown to the battlefields of the Civil War. It is also home to such diverse environments as the Chesapeake Bay and the Appalachian Mountains. Young readers will discover all the Old Dominion State has to offer in this new title, including spreads on wildlife, festivals, and foods.

How does a small, narrow seed become a sturdy cattail? Follow each step in nature's cycle from cottony seeds to corn-dog-shaped cattails in this fascinating book!

In the 1500s, people thought unicorn horns were poison antidotes. Many people spent a lot of money on what they thought were horns. But they were really buying narwhal tusks! This title explores the many myths surrounding unicorns. Leveled text and fun images help readers discover the creature’s abilities, history, and appearances in popular media. The mystery of these magical horned horses is further revealed through an origin map, a historical...

Known for its cultural diversity, South Africa has eleven official languages! The country also contains a variety of landscapes, with more than 200,000 different plant species found throughout the country. Pack your bags and explore the South African landscape, the people, and the many cultural activities enjoyed throughout the country.

Malaysia is an Asian country divided into two regions-East Malaysia and West Malaysia-separated by the South China Sea. Malaysian families and communities often come together to fly kites. The country even hosts kite-flying festivals! This title for young readers reveals Malaysia's recreational activities, cuisine, and more.

A great white shark's mouth contains 3,000 razor-sharp teeth. The smell of blood is enough to make this animal open its jaws wide and bite into anything that moves! This book teaches children why many people fear the deadly great white shark.

Black mambas give snakes a bad name. They are aggressive and have a bite that is usually a death sentence. Their venom is 10 to 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake's! Tread carefully as you move from page to page. The black mambas inside are ready to strike!

Discover the important work of marine biologists! In this title for young readers, leveled text and bright photos come together to explore what marine biologists do, why their work is important, and how to become one. Special features introduce a notable marine biologist, show why marine biology matters in real life, explore how the career uses STEM, and highlight the steps to become a marine biologist. Readers will be inspired to dive deeper into...

Learn about verbs through easy, engaging text and colorful photographs. Additional features to aid comprehension include logical narratives, bolded key words, detailed photographs, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography Sources for further research Suggested websites Think words are dull or boring? With this series, playing with words has never been so much fun! This engaging series...

How do strawberries become tasty jam? Follow each step in the process-from picking the berries to spreading the jam on toast-in this fascinating book! Start to Finish titles help readers examine how things are made and teach students sequential thinking skills and vocabulary.