"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...

"Simple text and full-color photographs illustrate the land, animals, and people of Japan"--Provided by publisher

Blast off on a fun, first exploration of our super cool planets! My first book of planets will get even the smallest astronomer excited for the big universe of space, from the bright and burning sun to our own blue Earth to icy Pluto, and everything in between. Kids can rocket across our unique solar system through incredible photos and easy-to-follow entries on what makes each planet so special, covering their size, their distance from the sun, what...

Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Oregon

An introduction to the land, history, people, and culture of the southern European country that at one time ruled all of the western world

Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

A history of the state with a view of its industries today and a profile of some famous Illinoisans