Robert Squier

Elves have been hiding out in popular fairy tales for years. Have you ever wondered what elves look like, where they live, or how they trick people? Look carefully through this book to find out the truth about elves.

"It might seem lonely at the top of the world, but the North Pole is teeming with life! Polar bears, walruses, and Arctic seals make their home on sea ice that can be nine feet thick, while the Inuit and other Indigenous peoples continue their traditions and means for survival in this harsh climate. Along with the early twentieth-century story of Robert Peary's egomaniacal quest to reach the exact spot of the North Pole, this is an exciting new addition...

In 1888, scientists searching for dinosaur bones found an enormous head like none they had ever seen before. They named it Triceratops, meaning 'three-horned face.' As they discovered more bones, they learned more and more about this 'new' dinosaur. With this book, you too can go back in time millions of years to explore the world of Triceratops. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and...

Take a fun, mascot-guided field trip through the body parts involved in your sense of taste! How do I smell a flower? How can I feel a puppy's soft fur? How do I hear a doorbell or my favorite song? In this sense-ational series, whimsical, illustrated characters take readers on field trips through the body's sense organs to find the answers to these questions and more. Young readers will discover the function of each sense, how it works, and how it...

Introduces the Greek god Hades and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction...

Introduces the Greek god Hephaestus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an...

This Bible story of forgiveness and family tells of a son who squanders his inheritance, only to be welcomed back and forgiven by his father. For thousands of years, parables have helped people better understand life's lessons. Our series of stand-alone parables gives each tale the focus and dignity it deserves. These simple stories illustrate common moral dilemmas and the consequences of characters' actions. The Parables help young readers visualize...

Take a fun, mascot-guided field trip through the body parts involved in your sense of smell!

Introduces the Greek goddess Hera and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this goddess; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and...