Joanne Mattern

"Engaging images accompany information about the Kansas City Chiefs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

"As the flagship of the National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park has a special place in the hearts and minds of conservationists. It's all thanks to the leadership of far-sighted President Ulysses S. Grant and adventurer President Theodore Roosevelt. Today we can enjoy nature as it was in the early days of our nation."--

"From the British surrender in Yorktown to the Civil War to Woman Suffrage and the fight for Civil Rights, one powerful witness to American history played an important role. Discover the reasons why the old cracked bell in Philadelphia is still one of our nation's most-loved symbols."--

"She was a gift of friendship and peace between France and the United States. 'Liberty Enlightening the World' stands now as a symbol of America's embrace of freedom and democracy. Find out why 4 million visitors each year come to see this majestic statue in New York's harbor."--

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to friction. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.

"Spiders seem scary, but they are really quiet creatures who help humans by eating many insect pests. And it's hard not to love nature's best engineer as it builds elaborate web homes. Young readers will explore the world of spiders and their awesome abilities ..."--

"Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great gift for any curious reader, here are thousands of fascinating and surprising facts about about the United States, from its natural resources and landmarks, to the first peoples to inhabit and explore the Americas, to the innovation and diversity of the nation in...

Red Foxes are easy to spot, with their brightly colored fur and big bushy tails! Learn all about these mammals and how they raise their families in many different habitats.

Big Brown Bats hunt at night, using sound to find their prey in the dark! Learn all about these amazing mammals and the unusual ways they survive.