Presents a short biography of television talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, describing her early childhood in Mississippi, education, career in radio and television, and her numerous awards and achievements.
An introduction to spending that explains what it is; discusses how money works, building credit, keeping a budget, technology, and other related topics; and includes information on how to comparison shop.
An introduction to banking that explains what it is; discusses types of accounts, how interest works, the Federal Reserve Bank, technology, and other related topics; and explores what it takes to start a bank.
Explores the continent of Australia including its history, environment, culture, and entertainment. Provides color photographs, informative text, a glossary of terms, and a list of resources for further information.
Contains visual diagrams, hands-on experiments, and biographies associated with the study of air pollution; and describes the various toxic chemicals and gases that pollute the air such as acid rain and smog, what causes pollution, the Air Quality Index, and the effects of global warming.
Relates the story of Thumbelina, a miniature horse that is also a dwarf, discussing the challenges she has faced and how she has overcome them and describing how she has inspired people.
Omnivores eat both plants and animals. They often have traits similar to those found in carnivores and herbivores. Learn more interesting information about omnivores and their role in the food chain in Omnivores, an AV2 media enhanced book.
Carnivores are nature's meat eaters. Many of the world's largest carnivores are at the top of the food chain. Learn more interesting information about carnivores and their role in the food chain.