Lisa M. Bolt Simons

"Bald eagles, bees, and bats all fly. But a bee is an insect. A bat is a mammal. And a bald eagle is a bird! Why are these animals sorted into different groups? Let's investigate animal classification!"--

"Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield. From the first remote-controlled vehicles to the advanced machines of tomorrow, take a look at how military robots and drones often imitate the abilities of animals throughout nature. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and...

Teaches elementary-level students the techniques of expressing themselves through letter-writing and e-mailing.

"In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, take a look at how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then...

"Presents an overview of acrostic poems, including the form's history, elements, and traits and how poets use acrostic poems to express ideas." -- From publisher's website.

"Imagine what it was like living in ancient Greece. Did all kids go to school? What did adults do for a living? And how did ancient Greeks spend their free time? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you discover what day-to-day life was like for the ancient Greeks" --

"A brief introduction to a soldier's life in the Army, including training, jobs, and life after service"--Provided by publisher.

In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics.

"Describes a wide range of military vehicles, including wheeled and tracked vehicles, ships, airplanes, and unmanned vehicles"--Provided by publisher.