New Releases by Judith Jango-Cohen

The respiratory system is made up of the nose, the throat, the lungs, and other parts. But what does the respiratory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy? Explore the respiratory system in this engaging and informative book.

Its bed is loaded up. The driver''s at the wheel. This dump truck is on the move! What do dump trucks haul? And how do drivers control the trucks? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series―part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

What animal has a hard shell, sharp claws, and a long tongue? An armadillo! But do you know what armadillos eat? Or how armadillos protect themselves from predators? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Hear the loud sirens. See the flashing lights. This fire truck is on the move! What kind of gear do firefighters keep in their trucks? And how do the trucks help firefighters battle fires? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series―part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.

What animal has sharp claws, scaly skin, and likes to bask in the sun? Iguanas! But do you know what iguanas eat? Or how they protect themselves from enemies? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Describes some mythical sea monsters and animals that could have been mistaken for them.

Describes how clouds, hail, snow, and rain form, and discusses why the water cycle is important.

Read about the famous experiment in electricity and its importance.

Presents an overview of Chinese New Year, how people get ready for it and the celebration itself, which includes fireworks, parades, family gatherings, and the Festival of Lanterns.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of rhinoceroses.

Shows what various flags of the United States have meant, and what the Stars and Stripes means to us today.

An introduction to the history of the Liberty Bell.

Describes the characteristics, habitat, and symbolism behing the bald eagle.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the insect commonly known as a ladybug.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of hummingbirds.

Describes the parts of a fire truck, the tools it carries, and the work it helps firemen to do.

Introduces the sea horse by describing its habitat, behaviors, and physical characteristics including its prehensile tale.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the desert iguana.