Heather Moore Niver

Provides information about crocodiles, including anatomy, feeding habits, and behavior.

Using simple text and pictures, this book presents facts about moray eels.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away." More than just a snack, apples are used for many familiar foodstuffs. Through simple text and vivid photos, young readers will learn all about apples and the importance they have as a crop. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.

Count Dracula strikes a memorable figure with his dark swooping cape, pale skin, and gleaming sharp teeth. He has lurked in the shadows of fiction as well as film, giving more than a few people goosebumps through the years. Author Bram Stoker certainly made this image of Dracula popular, but this illuminating resource will shed light on the flesh-and-blood origins of the creepy count. Fast facts also flesh out the alluring lore that has contributed...

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States-from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers...

Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache Indians who became known for leading resistance efforts against troops in Mexico and Arizona in the late 19th century. This historical biography explores Native American history through this fascinating figure's life. This text was written to support elementary social studies standards, encouraging readers to draw conclusions and connections about important historical topics. Geronimo's story...

Midnight snacks aren't just for people! River otters splash into the water at night, searching for their next meal. Full-page, color images and engaging narrative showcase the playful and industrious river otter. Read about its behavior, habitat, family life, and unique adaptations. Text features include Words to Know at the opening of the book and a Stay Safe section to inform readers how to act if they encounter a river otter in the wild.

Aardvark, what a long snout you have! This nocturnal mammal uses its prominent nose to sniff out its next meal of termites and ants. Through fact-filled text and color photos, readers learn about these quiet African animals, including their relationship with their habitat. Read about their homes, body features, reproduction, diet, and family life. Words to Know appear at the front of the book so that readers are ready when they encounter a new term...

The Inca Empire is known for its gods, famous rulers, and high priests, but the daily lives of the Incan people were just as important to the society's growth and development. This book covers the fascinating facts about daily life in the Inca Empire. Readers will delight in learning about Inca villages, the role of men, women, and children, and the farming and laboring lifestyle they experienced. Written with accessible language and accompanied by...