Introduces readers to the parts inside a DVD player and how they work together to make the DVD player function. Features labeled photos that highlight each part of the DVD player to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.

Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal friendships, including kitten and chick chums and gorilla and bunny pals. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary,...

Explore fishing, an exciting outdoor activity, including fishing gear, where to fish, and how to stay safe. Get ready for some outdoor fun! Pedal, climb, walk, or paddle into this engaging and exciting series about outdoor activities. The Great Outdoors series provides essential information on the fundamentals of eight thrilling outdoor pursuits. Each book features clear text, vivid photos, and engaging content. Additional features to aid comprehension...

Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal tricks and talents, including a biking dog and a gorilla that knows sign language. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic...

When black bus rider Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger in 1955, she helped ignite a civil rights struggle across the country. Rosa Parks Stays Seated examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Parks herself, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., and Parks's husband, Raymond. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include...

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about the world of science, including outer space, physics, elements, numbers, and scientists. Did you know that rats are ticklish? Or that one-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet? Or that President Thomas Jefferson introduced french fries to the United States? From creepy crawlies to ancient inventions, pumpkin-boat racing to the smallest bone in your body, our Weird-but-True Facts series...

Retells several stories of Scorpius the scorpion, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Scorpius, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star...

Retells the story of Taurus as a guise of Zeus, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Taurus, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations...

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing historical facts, including famous Americans, American firsts, the U.S. government, and forgotten ideas and plans. Did you know that rats are ticklish? Or that one-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet? Or that President Thomas Jefferson introduced French fries to the United States? From creepy crawlies to ancient inventions, pumpkin-boat racing to the smallest bone in your body, our Weird-but-True...

"From movies and actors to video games and superheroes, these information-packed books cover the exciting world of entertainment. In the Entertainment Encyclopedias series, learn about influential movies that changed the film industry and impacted US culture, and get to know the actors who have brought these movies to life. Discover thrilling video games made in the 1950s and onward, and learn about superheroes, their powers, and their enemies." --...