Joyce L. Markovics

"In this book, young readers will learn about tsunamis"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the origins, physical appearance, personality traits, and other characteristics of shih tzus.

"Did you know that some shrimp and krill make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent shrimp and krill-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--

The glowing moon peeks from behind a massive stone house. The front door slowly creaks open. A feeling of gloom swells from inside the home. There's an ear-splitting shriek! What horror has overtaken this ghastly gothic mansion? In the 11 gothic mansions in this book, you will explore a mansion lit up by phantom fires, the stately site of a brutal double murder, a cliff-side castle where the ghost of a girl lingers, a house filled with human remains,...

"There are thousands of satellites in space! Some of these human-made machines observe Earth, predict the weather, and help people communicate. Others take pictures of planets, stars, and mysterious black holes in our vast universe! This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index, and places to...

Illustrations and text introduce the reader to creepy parks and playgrounds throughout the United States.

"In this book, young readers will learn about the four seasons through the use of color examples."--

On the surface, New York City is a shining metropolis. Taxis and buses whiz along busy streets. Crowds of people fill the sidewalks, and huge buildings jut into the sky. However, among the dense crowds and shimmering skyscrapers are restless spirits lurking in the shadows of Gotham. In the 11 haunted places in this book, you will explore a brownstone doomed by death, an apartment building that s home to the rich, famous, and dearly departed, a historic...