Describes Brazil's geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, people, religion, culture, and lifestyle.

Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real--it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen--...

Illustrations and brief text present all kinds of libraries, from bookmobiles and home libraries to the New York Public Library and the Library of Congress.

Kit contains: 90 colorful wooden pieces.

Since The Planets was first published in 1993, space exploration has resulted in many new discoveries. There has been the 2004 Mars Exploration Rover Mission, the discovery of at least forty-seven additional moons orbiting Jupiter, the discovery that

"Step inside a world of magic, enchantment, and mystery as you enter the realm of the fairies. From beautiful maidens to hideous goblins and nasty boggarts, follow fairy expert Stella A. Caldwell as she uncovers the truth behind these creatures from myth, legend, and folklore."--Page [2] of cover

Describes Florida's history, geography, government, people, and economy and includes tips on traveling in the state, a time line, the state song, and several project ideas.

Provides an introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Pennsylvania; and includes tips on visiting the state, related projects, a time line, a glossary, fast facts, a biographical dictionary, and resources.

Welcome to the land of giants! Journey across forests, plains, and seas, from the depths of time to the modern day, to discover the colossal beasts that have roamed the Earth. Feast your eyes of fearsome dinosaurs, mighty mammoths, and the biggest lizard that ever lived. Uncover a beaver the size of a bear, a giant bird that towered ten feet tall, and a terrifying pterosaur that gobbled baby dinosaurs for breakfast!