"What did it mean to be a ninja or a samurai? Did they really have special abilities? What was life like for them in ancient Japan? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts behind some of history's most intriguing and secretive figures"--Amazon.com.

Learn facts about the state of Virginia.

Describes some of the various kinds of animals that are active at night and sleep in the daytime, and discusses their senses, how they survive during the daylight, and how they communicate with each other in the dark.

Learn facts about the state of West Virginia.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the Indian Ocean. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the Pacific Ocean. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Shows the growth of a small seed that survives the winter cold to become a beautiful spring flower.

These small and sweet nocturnal animals enjoy gliding through New Zealand's treetops. They can be found on other small island countries nearby as well. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more.

With a lively rhyming text and vibrant paper collage illustrations, author-artist Barner shakes the dust off the bones found in museums to bring dinosaurs back to life. Full-color illustrations.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and environment of hedgehogs.