Jennifer Boothroyd

"A speedy hunter quietly swims below a group of fish, then jumps up and takes a bite. The mako shark is one of the fastest swimmers in the ocean. It chases other fish for miles until it can attack them with its sharp, pointy teeth. Dive in to learn more about the life of mako sharks and why humans are a threat to this incredible fish"--Provided by publisher.

Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this book!

Would you want to swoop through the air like a bird? Riding a hang glider is a fun way to fly. But a hang glider has no motor. How does the pilot take off? How does the hang glider stay in the air? Learn the answers in this book!

"A baby moose is a little bit wobbly as it tries to stand for the first time on long, skinny legs. Follow along with this cute calf as it gets bigger and stronger every day. Discover how it learns to run, find food, and even swim. Watch it grow! Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers"--

"How do we get new roads or fund our public schools? Taxes! The government adds a few cents onto the bill for your meal or tank of gas and puts the money to use for everybody. Learn all about the different types of taxes, the levels of government that collect them, how your tax dollars are spent, and more. It's key personal finance education made approachable for all!"--

"Is it rainy? Cloudy? Stormy? Readers will learn the ins and outs of observing weather conditions in this book"--Provided by publisher.

"Most people borrow money at some point, and many do it through credit cards or loans. But what exactly is credit, and how does it work? Learn all about managing credit. Discover different types of credit, the advantages and disadvantages of using credit, and more. It's key personal finance curriculum made approachable for all!"--

A pot of water boils over a hot burner on the stove. Sunshine warms your skin on a breezy day. Heat is warming things all around you. But what exactly is heat? And how do things become warmer or colder? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series, part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction...

Lightning streaks across the sky. A lamp lights up a room. Electricity is all around you. But where does electricity come from? And how do we bring it into our homes? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!

"What does it mean to forecast the weather? How do weather forecasters do their jobs? Readers will learn the ins and outs of weather forecasting in this book"--Provided by publisher.