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Storms are a fascinating topic and a great way to get young readers interested in science. This series uses simple text and dramatic, full-color photos to take students inside nature's powerful and deadly storms. Each book explains one kind of storm- what it looks like, how it forms, the damage it can do, and how people can protect themselves from danger.

Anne Frank was a Jewish-German girl. On June 12, 1942 she turned 13 and was given a newspaper, in which she wrote her experiences in a hiding place, built in an office building, while hiding from the Nazis in Holland, along with her parents, her sister and four others Jews. Fear, sadness, despair, joy and hope are feelings embodied by this little writer, who dreamed with the end of the war and living freely with her family.

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...

Correlated to the science curriculum, our Spanish-language series describes how the types of homes that different animals build reflect adaptations to their environments. Through simple, easy-to-follow text, each volume looks at each type of home as a shelter from predators and weather and a place to store food and raise young. Young readers also learn how animal homes and human homes fulfill similar needs and functions.

This retelling of the Mexican legend of Mother Moon provides a delightful and humorous explanation for why the moon changes shape. Children will enjoy the repetitive, predictable text and elaborate illustrations. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.