Most Popular Books by Christine Zuchora-Walske

An introduction to prairie dogs, including their habitats, physical characteristics, food habits, and life cycle.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Robots work in homes every day. Some vacuum floors or mow lawns. Others keep people company. And some help kids have fun! What robots might you find in someone''s home? Read this book to find out!

People use many kinds of computers. There are desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and even some toys and cameras. Do you know what parts are similar in all computers? Or how these parts work together? Read this book to find out!

Using the Internet can be an exciting adventure. But it is important to use it safely. How can you use computers responsibly? And how can you be a good digital citizen? Read this book to find out!

Does the universe circle around Earth? Do creatures live on the sun? Can you tell the future by looking at the stars? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science''s biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about physics and astronomy, and see how scientific thought changed over time.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Robots help us understand our weather and climate. Some fly into storms to measure wind. Others dive into the ocean to learn about weather patterns. And some drive across frigid polar regions to gather climate data. How are robots helping us plan for the weather of the future? Read this book to find out!

Who were some of the earliest scientific engineers and what problems did they solve? What scientific discoveries led up to major breakthroughs such as the assembly line, computers, or the Internet? Who first proposed ideas to solve problems? And how did the solutions change over time? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in engineering and design as they investigate timelines and gather key details from the text. In doing so, students will make connections between the work of various scientists and analyze the long-term effects of their discoveries.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the giant octopus.

With bodies designed to help them hide in the water, killer whales roam the ocean in search of their next meal. Readers will learn about what makes killer whales such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look at the lives of these massive creatures.

Do your eyes send out light like headlights? Does your liver create blood? Do bumps on your head tell what''s inside your brain? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science''s biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about the human body, and see how scientific thought changed over time.

Do bulls get angry when they see the color red? Do plants grow by snacking on soil? Are bats blind? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science''s biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about plants and animals, and see how scientific thought changed over time.

Is planet Earth flat? Is California an island? Can you mix other metals to make gold? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science''s biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about geology and ecology, and see how scientific thought changed over time.

Explores the habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior of mountain lions.

In 1829 Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States, the first who did not come from a wealthy, east coast family. Jackson led an adventurous—some would say notorious—life. More than any president before him, he sought to represent the voters—at this time, only white men—and the common people who, in his view, built and sustained the nation. In addition to supporting slavery, Jackson''s policy of forcing American Indians to move West led to disaster, including the death of thousands on the Trail of Tears. President Jackson left a controversial legacy that modern Americans still grapple with.

"Describes the history, care, and training of setters used for hunting"--Provided by publisher.

This book relays the factual details of the Dust Bowl through multiple accounts of the event. Readers learn details from the point of view of an Oklahoma farmer, a migrant farm worker, and a government journalist. This book offers opportunities to compare and contrast various narrative perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about an historical event.

Americans are sharply divided on the issue of Internet censorship. This book examines the history of censorship in the United States as well as current federal, state, and local laws. It provides the opinions and perspectives of government and business leaders, activists, and ordinary Americans on both sides of the issue.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the black-tailed prairie dog.

It''s time for your mission to Mercury! Jump in your super speedy rocket to explore Mercury''s size, atmosphere, temperature, gravity, orbits, Discovery Rupes, and Caloris Basin. Basic solar system facts are brought to life with a focus on what questions scientists are still trying to solve. Each book ends with a section on how scientists discovered the facts that have been presented. Bright, colorful illustrations and straightforward text make this topic accessible for even the youngest astronomer.

Profiles the nation of Poland, examining its geography, wildlife, history, people, culture, politics, and economics.