Newland, Sonya

"A . . . look at subterranean city spaces, this book takes readers on a tour through vaults, tunnels, shopping malls, and pathways built throughout the world. Cutaway illustrations and maps help readers understand how cities were built from the underground up"--Publisher.

When you step outside, you're standing in weather! And weather is different every day. Learn all about weather with these fun projects and experiments you can do outside or with materials you find outdoors.

Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Egyptians? Find out how the ancient Egyptians built their temples and pyramids, irrigated and farmed their land, and took care of their people during life and after death. Discover how their brilliant developments in farming, papermaking, timekeeping, and medicine still influence the way we live today.

"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through Chile's Atacama desert ecosystem. . . Photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the stony desert. Simple graphs show facts about the desert, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.

Habitats provide animals with shelter, food, and water. Go outside and learn more about habitats and the animals that live in them with these fun experiments and projects you can do outside or with materials you find outdoors.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom in Africa? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover how their brilliant developments in town planning, language, art, and medicine still influence the way we live today"--From the publisher's web site.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Vikings? Find out how the Vikings built their longships and set sail from their homeland, forging a path across the sea on raiding and trading expeditions. Discover how their . . . developments in navigation, transportation, government, and language still influence the way we live today"--Provided by publisher.

Examines how a collection of villages and communities in Africa formed the Benin Kingdom and explores how their developments in town planning, language, trade, art, and medicine continue to influence modern civilization.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Egyptians? Find out how the ancient Egyptians built their temples and pyramids, irrigated and farmed their land, and took care of their people during life and after death. Discover how their . . . developments in farming, papermaking, timekeeping, and medicine still influence the way we live today"--Provided by publisher.

"Take a closer look at some of the world's most famous bridges--from the ancient Roman Pont du Gard to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Discover why each of these . . . structures was built, and investigate the engineering and ingenuity behind their design and construction"--Provided by publisher.