They say money makes the world go ’round, and while that’s not exactly true, it’s pretty close. Economics For Dummies is your layman’s guide to unraveling the mysteries of economic theory, policy-making, and market behaviors. Inside, you’ll find jargon-free explanations of supply and demand, inflation, consumer behavior, financial crises, fiscal policy, and beyond. With online quizzes…
Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, the…
When a young boy’s beloved bird flies away, the only thing harder than tracking it down is forgiving the friend who let it escape. As he searches the town from sidewalk to treetop, what he finds instead of his lost pet is that people make mistakes all the time. But it might take his own mistake to discover the even when all seems lost, forgiveness is a gift that comes back to you. Tol…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a beloved classic, and has sold 41 million copies worldwide in 62 languages. With this board book, learn your numbers with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and lots of animal friends. Starting off with one giraffe and finishing with 10 gorgeous animals (including The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself!), this is the perfect introduction to counting for very young children.
What are forests and where are they found? Find out about the wonderful world of forests inside. Forests is part of a fascinating geography series designed for beginner readers. The Introduction to Geography series is a great way to learn about the planet's diverse physical features, culture, and climate, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the world. They offer young readers the chan…
Here is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating world of fish. Striking color photographs of tropical fish, eels, seahorses, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of fish, how they behave and how they survive. See the lethal jaws of a piranha, a porcupine fish "puffing up," how a dogfish swims, growth rings on a fish scale, what a fish looked like 400 mil…