The modern Australian Shepherd is a versatile, joyful dog that loves to be around people. Nothing makes this dog more content than being with its people and doing work for them. Ranchers love Aussies because Aussies are athletes. They can run all day, herding sheep. They never seem to slow down or get tired. In fact, the more exercise they get, the happier they look.

It was supposed to be a year to remember for seniors Sofia Schultz and Carmen Hernandez. But when weird things start happening around Foggy Creek, they quickly realize that it will be a memorable year-if they survive! Strange power surges, a missing cat, spooked horses, and mysterious tracks lead the friends to eerie sinkholes. There, they find giant tarantulas that will feed on everything they can get their hairy legs on. Can Sofia and Carmen stop...

A scientific look at how clouds are formed, why there are different types, and what you can tell about a cloud by looking at it.

Updated for 2020, beautiful photos and text examine the issues surrounding ocean habitats and how they can be saved.

Isle of Enchantment features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such...

A scientific look at the natural processes that create waterfalls, and where they are likely to form.

A scientific look at how trees grow, why they are important, and how they make other trees.

Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other's recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage treatment. The many sources for further reference fulfill Common Core Standards by offering a means through which readers may draw on information from...

Updated for 2020, beautiful photos and text examine the issues endangered whooping cranes face and how they can be saved.

Updated for 2020, young readers explore various forms of pollution and how people are cleaning up the environment.