Colleges Worth Your Money: A Guide to What America's Top Schools Can Do for You is an invaluable guide for students making the crucial decision of where to attend college when our thinking about higher education is radically changing. At a time when costs are soaring and competition for admission is higher than ever, the college-bound need to know how prospective schools will benefit them both as students and after graduation.

The uneasy peace between the dwarves of Mithral Hall and the orcs of the Kingdom of Many Arrows begins to falter as the tribes of orcs under the command of Obould begin to battle one another, and Bruenor becomes determined to finish the war that had nearly destroyed him.

Introduces railroad travel, including how trains move along rails, the different parts, and how they help people move from place to place.

Introduces readers to airplanes.

Fans of the domestic feline pay a visit to pet corner, where they learn all about caring for the mysteriously independent but lovable cat. Young readers learn what cats eat, how they play, and how, they're taken care of when sick. They're shown that even though cats are afraid of the water, they still have an inventive way to keep supremely clean. A picture glossary helps cement understanding of new words.

Follows a young girl on a trip to the dentist where she gets her teeth cleaned and x-rayed.

Readers discover why horses are truly captivating animals. Accessible language guides readers as they explore the world of horses that live and work on a farm, and learn what it is like to ride one of these amazing animals. Fun facts about horses engage readers in a way that is both enjoyable and educational. A picture glossary helps build a strong vocabulary, and colorful photographs show beautiful horses in striking detail.

Introduces loaders and describes the jobs they do.

Beginning readers discover the many ways nurses work to help people stay healthy. Nurses work with doctors and on their own in diverse environments. Achievable content introduces readers to some of the important tools nurses use every day. Easy-to-follow text and a helpful picture glossary aid in the retention of fun facts about nurses and the development of strong vocabulary skills. Colorful photographs provide young readers with a detailed look...

Provides simple facts about mice, including behavior, coloring, and food.