Armentrout, David

Brief presentations of facts about some of the smallest things in the world.

Brief presentations of facts about some of the longest things in the world.

Photographs and text provide information about fifteen of history's "firsts," including the first president of the United States, the first Olympic Games, and the first words spoken on the moon.

Brief presentations of facts about some of the fastest things on earth.

Brief presentations of facts about some of the biggest things in the world, such as the blue whale and the Grand Canyon.

Introduces younger readers to biofuels--corn ethanol, sugarcane ethanol, and others--as a possible energy source, and discusses the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy, fossil fuels, photosynthesis, and more.

Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly power sources, which includes solar, wind, hydrogen, and geothermal powers; and also discusses fossil fuels, pollution, greenhouse gases, and the importance of conservation.

Presents a brief biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder, discussing her family and their lives as pioneers, her marriage to Almanzo, their move to Rocky Ridge Farm, and Laura's career as a writer.

Chronicles the history and achievements of the Aztec civilization from A.D. 1111 to 1521, and includes a time line, glossary, and pronunciation guide.

Provides simple definitions for fifty words related to animals along with sample sentences using each word.