Only in Washington, D.C. takes you to the district at the heart of the United States of America. Explore this iconic and diverse capital city by way of quickfire facts, amazing illustrations, and colorful maps. Wave to the White House, gaze up at the huge obelisk that is the Washington Monument, or find a moment to relax in the beautiful greenery of Rock Creek Park as you explore this unique and vibrant city. You'll learn the history of the District's...

"Earth's terrain is shaped by unique and distinctive features, but how are they formed? Discover how plate tectonics, volcanoes, and other natural processes create amazing landforms. Learn about a broad range of landforms such as glaciers, canyons, prairies, and deserts, and how these have influenced life on Earth"--Page 4 of cover.

From the deepest known sea trench to the underwater forests in the Pacific Ocean, kids can discover 10 of the world's most spectacular ocean habitats and the animals and plants that live in them, in a book all about oceans.

"From crunchy crickets to tiny ants, young readers will take a mouthwatering journey where bug pizza and grasshopper snacks are on the menu--captivating readers with the yuck (and maybe the yum) factor! Colorful, wacky illustrations and fun facts will help you discover that bugs are a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources and are good for the environment in more ways than one. Cultures around the world have been consuming insects...

Do you have what it takes to become a doctor, a medical scientist, or to work in public health? Find out all about the incredible life-saving jobs you could do, from training to become a heart surgeon or a paramedic to working as a psychologist or even treating professional athletes. This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in helping people and saving lives.

"How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? From equipment and engineering to amazing sporting achievements, find 100 incredible facts in this book, perfect for sharing with family and friends."--Provided by publisher.

When you look up at the night sky, you may see dots of light zooming past. You might think these are shooting stars. But actually, they're satellites! Every day, thousands of satellites orbit our planet, and they all have important jobs to do. In this book, you'll read about Juno, Aura, and more--each with their own special missions. Combining Earth Science and the latest in space technology, this fascinating and reassuring read proves that there...

Lucy Stone grew up in a world where men's voices rang out, but women swallowed their words. When her church's minister railed against women speaking in public, Lucy made up her mind that when she grew up, "if she had anything to say, she would say it!" Forced to learn to debate and give speeches in secret, Lucy used her voice to pave the way for others, becoming one of the 19th century's great advocates for women's rights and the abolition of slavery....

"A colorful information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting book explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered"--Publisher's...

A busy backhoe loader describes all the items it hauls off a lot and all the fun it has getting dirty while doing so.