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Unique title for Younger Children

Unique title for Younger Children

Chichén Itzá is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the sixth century, the ancient Mexican city speaks to the advanced math and science skills of the Maya. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines structures within the city and how they were constructed, from the observatory to the pyramid-shaped El Castillo. The city's significance in history and why it was built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the "shadow snakes" of Kukulcan's temple. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built more than 500 years ago, the hidden city in the Andes Mountains of Peru speaks to the creativity and engineering skills of the Inca. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines structures within the city and how they were constructed, from the granite steps to the Temple of the Sun. The city's significance in history and why it was built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the surrounding terraces. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.

What is that robotic machine driving on the moon? It's a space rover! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space rovers and how the vehicles are used to explore and collect samples from the surfaces of moons, planets, and other celestial bodies. A space science feature spotlights a NASA rover nicknamed Percy and the research it conducted on Mars. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.

What is that device observing planets and other celestial bodies far beyond Earth's atmosphere? It's a space telescope! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space telescopes, how these tools are used, where they orbit, and the data they collect. A space science feature spotlights a specific space telescope and its mission. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.

What is that metallic object leaving Earth and flying far beyond its atmosphere? It's a space vehicle! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space vehicles--from orbiters and landers to satellites and manned space shuttles--and what they are used for. A space science feature spotlights NASA's evolving vehicle called Orion and its future deep-space missions. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support readers in grade 2 and up.