Discusses the history of the four heads carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota that have become symbols of America.

"A fundamental exploration of military helicopters, including their uses and carrying capacity, history of development, rotors and other features, and famous models from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the amazing waddling penguins! This book introduces this flightless bird to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diet, and varied habitats. A folk talk explains why emperor penguins are so big"--

"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Hopi, including chief Lololoma and conflicts such as the strip-mining of Black Mesa"--

This title examines an important historic even--the April 15, 2013, bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the men behind the bombing, brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the emergency response to the attack, how the events were communicated and reported through traditional media and social media, the manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, and the response of the city of Boston and...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sharks, the feared fishes of the sea. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sharks have a bump on their heads.

"A basic introduction to grasshoppers, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as the males' ability to "sing"--

"A fundamental exploration of submarines, including their size and diving ability, history of development, periscopes and other features, and famous models from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet Earth's heaviest lizard! This book introduces Komodo dragons to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including venomous bite. A folk talk explains why people of Indonesia respect this large reptile"--

Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Introduce elementary kids to bison, including the European species called wisent.As national mammals of the United States, bison are captivating shaggy beasts that roam plains and forests. Readers explore this animal's features like its distinctive shoulder hump and behaviors like wallowing with STEMappropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end story shares a Native American folk tale of how the bison...