Best Selling Books by Mary Kay Carson

Rewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL: ANIMAL WATCHING is an indispensable tool for young explorers and animal lovers. Make every day an adventure with the included: - Immersive activities to get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers No experience is required—only curiosity and courage. This interactive field guide to animals includes: - Animal tracking - Identifying birds by silhouette, size, and color - Reading animal range maps - Bird nest spotting - Essential animal-watching gear - Identifying mammals - Bird calls and animal sounds - Finding amphibians, reptiles, and fish - Spotting scat - Recognizing eyeshine - Recording animal behavior And so much more!

Find out why your body oozes, sneezes, and smells.

Teaches nonfiction guided reading using books that support the social studies and science curricula.

This book discusses the different types of epilepsy and the seizures that result. It details the workings of the nervous system and the effect that epilepsy may have on people''s lives. The history, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and future areas of research for the disease are covered. Real life stories are mixed in throughout the book.

Pictures of frightening-looking animals, including insects, bats, fish, eels and other creatures, with explanations for their appearance.

"An easy-to-follow and alluring narrative . . . instructive and captivating."--School Library Journal What would it be like to travel to Mars? Find out, in this incredible book, written in coordination with the world-famous American Museum of Natural History. Perhaps no planet has stirred our imagination more than Mars. And this book, based on the American Museum of Natural History''s exhibit "Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration," provides an extraordinary introduction to the Red Planet. Through breathtaking images from NASA, and information sent to Earth from satellites, budding astronomers and astronauts can explore Mars''s climate and features--and find out what it would take for a human to travel there.

Answers questions about the solar system, including which planet in the solar system is the biggest, are there volcanoes on Mars, and more.

"Using the structure of "The House that Jack Built" and the example of the gray wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park, the interconnectedness of the wildlife that lives in a place and how the presence (or absence) of a single species can impact an ecosystem is explained"--

A brand new Level 2 Reader all about life on Mars.

What was the Underground Railroad--and who traveled on it? Who was Harriet Tubman and what did she do? This gripping book tells kids all about the perilous journey to escape slavery and finally become free: how long it could take, where the fugitives hid, who helped them, how "stationmasters" sent secret messages, and other fascinating details of the legendary Underground Railroad.

Are there more insects than people on Earth? Are all bugs insects? And can all insects fly? From the number of legs a ladybug has to the truth about whether termites eat wood and why crickets chirp, this cool book helps children discover some of the world''s most amazing creatures.

Presents information about the fight for women''s suffrage in the United States in question and answer format.

Organized into five main sections, each section begins with general information about a space topic and is followed by a variety of student activities and reproducible pages related to that topic.

The latest information plus easy hands-on activities and reproducibles that teach about all kinds of weather -- from mild to wild!

"Is each snowflake unique? What comes first: thunder or lightning? What causes the seasons? Whatever the weather question a child has--from sunshine to storms or snow--the fascinating answers are right here! "--

From an easy-to-make weather station to a read-aloud-play, this activity-packed book has tons of fun projects to help teach children all about weather. Illustrations.

Student Book

Reproducible Journal Pages With Instant No-Mess Mini Experiments That Invite Kids to Learn and Write About Weather, Human Body, Space, and Other Science Topics You Teach Write About Science! These ready-to-go, reproducible journals combine simple hands-on experiments with thought-provoking prompts that encourage kids to learn and write about science. Students dissect seeds, build a model of an eclipse, and read a weather map.

Ms. Frizzle''s class takes a field trip on the magic school bus and learns about the ocean and the different creatures that live there. --

From swiftly swimming great white sharks to big cats ready to pounce and poisonous vipers waiting to strike, these creatures are deadly. Find out about the most dangerous animals and plants on earth and how they bite, catch, sting, and shock in order to kill, eat, and survive. Kids will have fun deciding which one is scariest of all!

Find out fascinating facts about weird creatures like lizards, insects, and sea creatures.

Provides answers to many questions about the Titanic, including how big the Titanic was, what it was like to travel in first class, how the Titanic sank, where the Titanic is now, and more.

Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet, as these dramatic photographs and gatefolds vividly reveal. Includes first-person accounts of historic storms, fascinating facts on climate change, and hands-on activities. Full color.

Answers questions about planet Earth, including how big it is, why the sky is blue, and what makes up the Earth''s core.

Whipping winds, heart-stopping thunder, devastating tornadoes, and flooding rains--

"Does the fact that it''s science make it right? Science and technology cure diseases. They let us develop life-changing products. Still, sometimes science causes harm-at least, some people think so. Do we have the right to experiment on animals? Is cloning a good idea? Can the government make sick people stay at home to prevent an epidemic? This book presents these and other debates. Read both sides of the story-and learn how to construct a good argument. Discover the elements of great debates!"--Back cover.

"What''s the lightest solid in the world? What are diamonds used for? How does water change from a liquid to a gas?"--

Find out how the Mississippi River played an important role in our country''s history and why the river is still important today.

Get ready to learn about the amazing world of animals! Find out: which animal smells like popcorn ; how animals communicate ; which animal makes its own sunblock ; how you can work with animals ; which animals can go their whole lives without drinking water ; fun facts about bees, bugs, an other creepy-crawlies ; and much, much more!

Get ready to learn about the amazing world of sea creatures! Find out: how sea animals inspired stories of mythical creatures ; which groups of marine animals can be seen from outer space ; which ocean resident is the largest animal that has ever lived ; Which sea animals have built-in sunglasses ; fun facts about colorful fish, adorable marine mammals, and powerful sharks ; how you can help protect the ocean ; and much, much more!

They come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. You can find them in factories, in hospitals, on a soccer field, and under the sea. What are they? Robots! Find out how robots are made, and about the different ways robots help people.

Explores the topic of epilepsy, discussing its history, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and possible ways to prevent some forms of the disease.

Get ready to learn about the amazing world of animals! Find out: which animal smells like popcorn ; how animals communicate ; which animal makes its own sunblock ; how you can work with animals ; which animals can go their whole lives without drinking water ; fun facts about bees, bugs, an other creepy-crawlies ; and much, much more!