Recounts the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition which explored the western half of America, examining the native societies the two men encounted and the effect of their discoveries.

Learn all the ways that electricity is used today. Explains what electricity is, where it comes from, and how it is harnessed and controlled in the home, including the use of wires, light bulbs, and switches

Contains facts and illustrations about dangerous animals arranged alphabetically.

"Describes the life of an army ant by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the army ants work together in a colony to find food, care for the young, and protect the queen ant. Compares the army ant to other ants and insects. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a general introduction to reptiles and amphibians, cold-blooded animals whose bodies do not produce heat, and features an alphabetical listing that provides brief descriptions and illustrations of various species of crocodiles and alligators, snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises, frogs and toads, and newts and salamanders.

This book describes the body structures, life cycles, habitats, and food-gathering methods of dung beetles.

"Describes the life of a dung beetle by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the beetles clean up after mammals in the wild and compares them to other types of beetles. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life of a flea by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how fleas carry diseases, passing sicknesses as they jump to new hosts. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life of a tarantula by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Compares tarantulas to other spiders, shows how they spin webs and catch food. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.