Presents instructions for creating models, animals, and other objects from LEGO bricks, including medieval castles, intergalactic spaceships, jet planes, and functional objects.

"A Nigerian storyteller explores the continent of Africa country by country: its geography, peoples, animals, history, resources, and cultural diversity. The book is divided into five distinct sections--South, East, West, Central, and North--and each country is showcased on its own bright, energetic page brimming with friendly facts on science, industry, food, sports, music, wildlife, landscape features, even snippets of local languages"--

This new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty-fourth president, Barack H. Obama. Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-four men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world.

Discusses natural and embalmed mummies, the ancient Egyptian mummification process, and what the study of mummies has revealed about ancient cultures.

Examines the mystery surrounding the building of the Egyptian pyramids incorporating expert opinions and popular theories.

"With all its variety, expanse and wonder, discover how much there is to love about Our Blue Planet. Our oceans are home to the greatest diversity of life on Earth and cover 71 percent of the planet. With so much to discover, this book introduces creatures beyond imagination"--

Describes the characteristics of the seventh planet from the sun as revealed in the information sent back by Voyager 2.

Focusses on the connections between the planning and design problems and the solutions that are finally reached when building bridges, tunnels, skyscrapers, domes, and dams.