Jennifer Reed

Brief chapters introduce information about music and instruments basic to a variety of cultures in the world.

U.S. Marines pride themselves on being the "first to fight" for their country. By sea, by land, and by air, Marines work as a team. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the F/A Hornet fighter jet and weapons such as M-4 rifles. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about various aspects of the Marine Corps, from jobs to weapons and equipment.

It's hard to imagine life without cell phones. Can you imagine not having a telephone at all? From the earliest electric telegraph to today's powerful technology, phones have played a huge role in history. In this science invention book, readers will see how drastically the world changed. Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! A glossary is provided as well as comprehension questions and an extension...

Today it's a fun children's song, but over two hundred years ago, "Yankee Doodle" was a political song used to mock American colonists. During the American Revolution, it became one of America's morale-boosting war songs. This book explores the history of "Yankee Doodle," from first uses to modern applications, using fun facts, easy-to-read sheet music, photographs, and sidebars to tell this interesting story.

Explains how animals use camouflage to help them hide from predators.

"A brief introduction to a Marine's life in the Marine Corps, including training, jobs, and life after service"--Provided by publisher.

"A brief introduction to a Marine's life in the Marine Corps, including training, jobs, and life after service--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

"Brief text and photographs describe bombers, their parts, and what they do--in both English and Spanish"--Unedited summary from book.

"Biography of Elizabeth Bloomer, a young activist involved in the campaign to eliminate child labor in poor countries."--From source other than the Library of Congress