"In some parts of the world, Earth's four seasons are very different-but some places don't experience much of a change in seasons at all. This book explains the science behind the changing of the seasons. The features of each season are explained in the context of the Earth's position relative to the sun. Age-appropriate text, full-color photographs, and infographics demystify this complex topic. Readers will learn more about our yearly journey around...

"When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. In this book, beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep, and more. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the text. Readers will love learning about...

Wilbur, building on the popularity of his books revealing McDonald's Big Mac special sauce and Twinkies' filling, continues to plumb the shallows of chain-restaurant cooking. Here he tells the home cook how to make favorite dishes from such popular chains as Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Cafe, and dozens more.

"Chickens and many other animals begin their lives inside an egg. How eggs hatch is an intriguing and complex process, and it can seem like a mystery. In this engaging book, young readers learn the science behind egg development, the parts of a chicken egg, and how chicks break out of their shells. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate language allow readers to better understand one of life's most intricate processes"--

"Medical and pharmaceutical research is big business. This fascinating book reveals the competition in the corporate and academic worlds to be the first to find a new procedure or product that could change the world. Features include Dark Science Secrets, which reveal stories of unethical and deadly medical experiments from the past."--

"The American Revolution was a war that allowed the birth of a new country. Secrets of the American Revolution reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps on our walls and the allegiances in our hearts."--

"The U.S. Civil War was a war that changed the face, body, and heart of the United States forever. Secrets of the U.S. Civil War reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps on our walls and the allegiances in our hearts."--

Butterflies are not just the gentle, lovely creatures you think they are. Be prepared-- the truth will gross you out!

"La Banda [de Zoé] se enfrenta a un caso complicado: ha desaparecido su profesora de francés. Y además, pronto descubren que en el colegio no todo es lo que parece. Zoé, Liseta, Álex y Marc (y Kira) inician una alocada persecución con espías internacionales y rollitos de primavera incluidos. ¡Y todo eso, en un lugar en el que nunca pasa nada! Ayúdalos y conviértete en un miembro de La Banda de Zoé."--Page [4] of cover. Zoe's Band faces...

She had one reckless one-night stand and now Grace Sinclair has to face the fact that Justin Johnson, her triplets' father, is an irresponsible cad. But his cowboy brother Jake-;smoldering hot and single-;welcomes Grace and her infant daughters to their family's Oklahoma ranch. It's a quiet place...;until someone tries to kill the single mom! After years of cleaning up Justin's messes, Jake wants no responsibility for him-;or anyone. Even as he protects...