People in many countries around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. On this holiday, people remember the life of St. Patrick, who helped spread the Christian religion in Ireland long ago. Today, people hold parades, dress in green, dance, and play music to celebrate Irish culture on St. Patrick’s Day. Readers will discover how modern festivities on this fun holiday reflect the past.

Readers will love digging into this book all about Velociraptor! Engaging text and images make it a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun.

Readers want to know all about dinosaurs! They can get all the facts on the giant plant-eating dinosaur Triceratops. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun.

Discover why poop is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Ever ask yourself, “Do we really need poop?” Well, the answer is…YES! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. In fact, we need poop to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poop for nutrients! With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Ne...

The site of Warren Field in Scotland revealed two unusual and enigmatic features; an alignment of pits and a large, rectangular feature interpreted as a timber building. Excavations confirmed that the timber structure was an early Neolithic building and that the pits had been in use from the Mesolithic. This report details the excavations and reveals that the hall was associated with the storage and or consumption of cereals, including bread wheat, and pollen evidence suggests that the hal...

The shocking story of how networks of Mates have come to dominate business and government, and managed to rob the majority of ordinary Australians of half our wealth.'This book will open your eyes to how Australia really works. It's not good news, but you need to know it.' - Ross Gittins'You'll be shocked at how far the Mates have their hand in your pocket.' - Nicholas GruenAustralia has become one of the mo...

Wild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours, or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet.

Awesome places can be found all over our world. But which ones are the deepest, tallest, or hottest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme places on our planet.

How much do you know about Chief Joseph? Find out the facts you need to know about this leader of the Nez Perce people. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

How much do you know about Susan B. Anthony? Find out the facts you need to know about this activist in the women's right to vote movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

How much do you know about Benjamin Franklin? Find out the facts you need to know about this Founding Father, author, and inventor. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

Mardi Gras is all about celebrating! From big parades to colorful costumes and more, people around the world celebrate the festive day that marks the end of Carnival season. Readers will learn about the history of Mardi Gras, the places with the biggest celebrations, and the day’s many traditions.