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Does Neptune have a lot of winds?
What is at the core or center of Neptune?
Neptune is slowly turning itself into what precious mineral?
What is the coldest place in our solar system? (Hint: It isn't the planet,) Learn the answer to... Lire la suite

Washington D.C. is our nation's capitol. It is where many of our important laws are made, and the place that runs our country. What happens in Washington DC affects our lives in many ways, but how much do you know about this place? Do you know:
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Have you ever seen a ray? Sting rays, manta rays, and devil rays are all cousins who live in the ocean. How much do you know about these strange winged creatures? Do you know: What do rays eat?
What is a mermaid's purse?
What do a ray's... Lire la suite

She stands in New York Harbor, lifting her light to the world. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the United States of America. Many people know some things about her, but how much do you know? Do you know:
What is the Statue of Liberty's real... Lire la suite

This book is a shortened version of our popular "Sea Horses: Tiny Horses of the Sea" and is intended for beginning readers. With only 609 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the sea horse. They... Lire la suite

Courtney is working on a science experiment when a knock sounds at her door. It is Nick and Andie. Someone has stolen the money their grandmother sent them in a Christmas Card!
Can Courtney find the thief? What will happen when her own Christmas... Lire la suite

There are many kinds of horses in the world. Some are short. Some are huge. Some come in one color. Some come in many colors. But they are all pretty.
All horses have long, thin legs and a big round body. They have a long, curved neck and a big... Lire la suite

Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling second grade teacher. Whenever she finds something "not quite right" in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that Pony Express rider Wild Bill Hickock is in danger. He is... Lire la suite

Caribou and Eskimos need each other. They work together so that both of them can survive. You may not know a lot about caribou or Eskimos, so let me tell you a little bit about them.
This book introduces you to the nomadic life of the caribou... Lire la suite

How would you like to live your life in a suit of armor? That is what an armadillo does.
Armadillos have very long noses. They use their nose to sniff out things. They like to sniff out bugs and other good things to eat. They can smell very well... Lire la suite

When was Mercury discovered?
Does Mercury have a magnetic field?
How big is Mercury's atmosphere?
Was Mercury bigger in the past? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. The closest planet to... Lire la suite

We see stars in the night sky as pretty, twinkling objects, but what exactly are they?
A lot of the information we find out about stars, helps us understand other objects; pulsars, quasars, galaxies – even the origin of our universe. Here are... Lire la suite

Iguanodon taught early scientists more and more about the newly discovered creatures called dinosaurs. As more and more of these animals were found, scientists learned things they had never dreamed about the animal kingdom. Here are some of the... Lire la suite

The Volga River is the longest river in Europe. It is entirely in Russia and has no natural access to any open seas. It starts in a swamp in a small ridge, flowing through prehistoric lake beds on a course that separates the mountains of the Russian... Lire la suite

What is this strange animal with huge spiked plates running down its back? Stegosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs to be discovered. Their strange, fearsome look has fascinated us and urged us to learn more about them. Here are some things we... Lire la suite

Pluto was once considered to be the smallest planet in our galaxy. As more was discovered about the other planets, and about other objects in our galaxy, Pluto fell into debate, but many people still like to consider it a planet. How much do you... Lire la suite

Our sun is an average star in our galaxy. It is a sphere of burning gas that provides light and heat. It makes our plants grow and allows them to turn carbon dioxide into breathable oxygen.
If our sun were to shine a little less or a little more... Lire la suite

The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most recognized buildings in Washington D.C. It honors a president who is loved by many for trying to bring the North and South back together after the Civil War. As it says above Lincoln's statue: "In this temple,... Lire la suite

Death Valley is a strange and unique area found in the state of California in the United States. What makes this area so different, and what mysteries does it hold? Read on and find out fun facts such as: When do the animals in Death Valley... Lire la suite

It was a hopeless love affair and William knew it; but he couldn't stop his heart.
With that thought in mind, William sets out for the witch's cabin. He has saved his money, and now he has enough for the magic potion that will make Annabelle... Lire la suite