Emma Carlson Berne

"In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that look into other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted. What made the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, an independent woman...

"Learn how some of nature's treasures are produced--from start to finish. Suitable for both struggling and at-level readers, these titles teach life science concepts as well as sequential thinking."-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a step-by-step look at how pinecones turn into full-grown pine trees.

Examines twenty prisons from around the world and includes descriptions of living conditions, information on famous prisoners, and facts about when the prisons were in operation and what types of prisoners were held at each facility.

Ghost stories from the Ohio State Reformatory have never been, so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of the OSR comes to life-even when the main players are dead. Visit the reformatory and risk being, punched by a long-dead prisoner. Or, listen for the ghostly voices of former guards and convicts echoing through the halls. Perhaps you'll encounter the spirit of a neighbor who still patrols the road outside the prison! Dive into...

Introduce emergent readers to the sense of hearing through carefully leveled text and a tight text-to-photo match.

Seaside Sanctuary Marine Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina has a wild pen which is supposed to be healthier for the marine animals brought there, but the three new dolphins are getting sick and no one can explain why; Elsa Roth, whose parents work at the sanctuary, is convinced that a local chemical plant is to blame, but since the water tests do not show contamination she is having trouble getting the adults to believe her--and if she is going to...

Presenting crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles, and krill! Crustaceans is an eye-catching animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Covering all the basic topics, including habitat, anatomy, and diet, Crustaceans allows kids to get up close and learn all about these hard-shelled marine animals through vibrant photos and clear, concise text.

Goal! Lacrosse is so much fun, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sport. Simple text and action-packed photos capture lacrosse players practicing their skills, working together with their team, and learning how to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a lacrosse game.

The complex concepts of electrical energy are explained to readers, who will learn about basic science concepts such as static electricity, magnets, currents, circuits, and conductivity. Readers will learn about how electrical energy is measured and what fuels the electricity that flows into their home. Photographs show students electrical energy in action.