Jackie Robinson

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

Maps of the different regions of the world show their geographic, cultural, and economic features. Includes text describing the individual coutries.

"In Tiger Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby tigers as they grow up in the rain forest in Asia. Follow along as tiger cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tiger cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a tiger cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tiger cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tiger Cubs in the Wild also features...

¿Sabías que Marte parece una estrella roja brillante? A menudo se lo llama el Planeta Rojo. Descubre más cosas en Marte, uno de los libros de Los planetas. Did you know that Mars looks like a bright red star? It is sometimes called the Red Planet. Find out more in Mars, a Planets book.