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Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors - with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work. Witnessing Thomas' glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success.

How many players are on a football team? Why is a baseball white with red stitches? What are triathlons? You've got questions about sports, and Kids' Questions has answers!

Grassland ecosystems can be found on nearly every continent. Countless animals and plants live in them. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important honey bees are.

What is the coldest place on Earth? How many kinds of clouds are there? Why do rainbows form? You've got questions about weather, and Kids' Questions has answers!

Watching a bicycle race is exciting, but have you ever wondered about the science behind the speed? From before riders reach the track until they blaze across the finish line, science plays a key role. Find out about the concepts behind bicycle and track design, aerodynamic clothing and gear, and much more!

The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson--made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures--who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the moon! Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others--as wrong as...

How long does a puppy need to grow inside its mother? When do puppies start to walk? Groom your mind and you discover the life cycle of a golden retriever.

Deciduous forest ecosystems can be found on nearly every continent. Countless animals and plants live in them. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important gray wolves are.

No one thought Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass would ever become friends. The former slave and the outspoken woman came from two different worlds. But they shared deep-seated beliefs in equality and the need to fight for it. Despite naysayers, hecklers, and even arsonists, Susan and Frederick became fast friends and worked together to change America.

The ocean ecosystem is huge, covering most of our planet. Countless animals and plants live there. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important sea otters are.

Dolly Parton is a little girl with a great big voice. She loves singing for her corncob doll and friends at church. Music fills her heart so plumb full that young Dolly starts writing her own tunes. Unable to afford a guitar, she strings up a broken mandolin and plays for anyone she can corral—ducks, pigs, and her squallin’ brothers and sisters. But Dolly longs for a real live audience to see and hear her perform. When Dolly gets her first big break, she’s scared to perform in front of hundreds of people. Will she summon up her courage and step out onto the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville?

Ven con nosotros a una aventura sumando animales. Añade a los animales bebés con los adultos para ver cuántos son todos juntos. Y mientras haces esto, aprende lo que algunos animales del zoo comen o cómo se llaman los animales bebés. Sigue el globo rojo mientras este planea perdido por el zoo. Al final del día, sumarás a todos los animales que hayas visto.

Why do dogs bark? Are they colorblind? How many teeth do they have? You’ve got questions about dogs, and Kids’ Questions has answers!

What do insects eat? Do insects have bones? Buzz through the chapters of this book to learn all about insects.

The tundra ecosystem is vast, covering a large part of the far north. Countless animals and plants live there. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important lemmings are.

¿Cómo duermen los animales salvajes? ¡Algunos duermen parados, otros hasta duermen mientras están nadando o volando! Este cuento corto, nos proporciona una fascinante información, tales como el lugar, la posición, y el tiempo que pasan durmiendo los animales en los diferentes hábitats. La interesante conclusión mantendrá a los niños con el deseo de leerlo una y otra vez durante sus siestas, a las horas de acostarse, o a cualquier hora del día cuando quieran aprender sobre los animales.

You can celebrate the huge difference caring people make for endangered animals while you practice subtraction skills. In this sequel to her popular addition title, What's New at the Zoo?, Slade presents a new subtraction problem in each clever rhyming verse. So join in the celebration of our world's precious animals with this exciting title, and have fun practicing math skills along the way!

What’s the most dangerous bug? Why do bees make honey? Can bugs talk? You’ve got questions about bugs, and Kids’ Questions has answers!

Los animales amenazados y en peligro de extinción se encuentran en todo el mundo, en todos los diferentes tipos de hábitats. Los lectores celebran la gran diferencia que hacen las personas bondadosas por estos animales mientras practican sus habilidades utilizando las restas. Cada animal se presenta a través de un verso que rima inteligentemente con un problema de resta.

A los niños les gustará aprender acerca del mundo de los insectos en ¡A volar con la multiplicación! Siguiendo los pasos de ¿Qué hay de nuevo en el Zoológico? (sumas) y ¿Cuál es la diferencia? (restas), este libro en rima enseña la multiplicación de tal manera que hará que los niños "te enchinchen" para que les des más.