Icelandic Sheepdogs are born with extra toes. Dalmatians are born without spots. Some Siberian Huskies have one blue eye and one brown eye. Learn all about the characteristics of various dog breeds and much more! Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, dog owners and fans will get an in-depth look at these curious, lovable canines. --Amazon

The American documents section includes: the Mayflower Compact, excerpts from Common Sense, "Remember the ladies (Abigail Adams)," the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, the Monroe Doctrine, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, excerpts from "Are women persons? (Susan B. Anthony)," "I will fight no more forever (Chief Joseph)," "I have a dream (Martin Luther King),"...

For film buffs and literature lovers alike, this is an essential guide to 52 great reads, and the cinema classics they inspired...You loved the movie-- but have you read the book? Lopez looks at beloved screen adaptations, and the great reads that inspired them. Some diverge wildly from the original source materials, while others shift the point of view to create an entirely different experience within the same story. In exploring what makes these...

An alphabetical collection of articles about disgusting things, from acne, ants, and bacteria to worms, x-periments, and zits.

Help young students leap into learning! The Library Resources series is an easy way to introduce younger readers to all the amazing resources offered at their local library. With simple text and engaging photos, this book educates early learners about dictionaries. It will teach kids how to look up definitions of words using a dictionary. Kids will also learn what entry words are, as well as how to pronounce the word and what part of speech it is....

Presents an illustrated guide and history of more than one hundred of North America's most important railroads and railroad companies, discussing where they operate and how they helped the country to grow economically.

Alphabetically-arranged articles introduce over 300 animals, describing their habitat, behavior, and efforts to protect them.

So many words, so little time! This exciting new title from Cherry Lake publishing helps students understand and harness the power of print and electronic dictionaries.