"A fundamental exploration of tanks, including their size and firepower, history of development, crawler tracks and other features, and famous models from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the amazing talking parrot! This book explores the different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. A folk talk explains why some parrots copy what people say"--

"Meet the llama! Learn about how this friendly mammal was tamed many years ago. Elementary-aged readers will discover that llamas sometimes wrestle with their necks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Incan folk tale explains how llamas came to be. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers...

From flightless, long-legged ostriches to winged rays, and from elusive, long-tailed snow leopards to wily foxes, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creatures appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle....

"Meet the elk! Learn about how this large hoofed mammal lives in mountains and grasslands. Elementary-aged readers will discover that male elk use their antlers to fight. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A Native American folktale explains why elk live in the mountains. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--...

Looks at the issue of drug abuse, examining why some people turn to drugs, the effects of this abuse, and what can be done to prevent it.

"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Nez Perce, including Chief Joseph and conflicts such as the Battle of the Big Hole"--

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of monkeys, a family of tree-climbing mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why monkeys look like people"--Provided by publisher.

A historical account of the manhunt for Osama bin Laden, including the events leading up to his death in 2011, the people involved, and the ways al Qaeda and other terrorist groups have changed modern warfare.

Virtual-reality headsets are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of virtual-reality immersion from the stereoscope and View-Master to flight simulators and arcade games to today's head mounted displays! Palmer Lucky and Occulus Rift are featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a virtual-reality headset works. Readers will learn about the future of virtual-reality headsets including military training...