Sue L Hamilton

Presents a history of the Iditarod race, discussing its history, traditions, and the possible dangers the racers and their dogs face.

From climbing styles to the gear needed, learn what it takes to participate in this extreme sport. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text.

Base Jumping takes action images and combines them with sports information, written in short, simple wording. From the crazy locations to the gear needed, kids will be captivated by this extreme sport. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge of the sport.

Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers into the world of armored reptiles from the Mesozoic era. This book includes close-up photos and descriptions of the bones these dinosaurs used as protection and weapons. Habitats, eating habits, and extinction are also covered.

Readers learn of actual human-rattlesnake encounters, information about rattlesnakes, survival strategies, and attack statistics.

From BMX biking to an ultra marathon, learn what it takes to participate in this extreme sport. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text.

Introduces the stars, describing how they are born, their different types, and how they change during their life span.

Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers back into the world of flying reptiles from the Mesozoic era. This book includes close-up photos and descriptions of the wings and teeth these animals adapted for survival. Habitats, diet, and extinction are also covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

In this volume, readers learn of actual human-wildlife encounters, creature information, survival strategies, and attack statistics.