L. L. Owens

Very basic information about the most distant planet in our solar system.

Learn all about Mars, the fourth closest planet to The Sun.

Very basic information on the biggest planet in our solar system.

A basic introduction to the sun, its size, composition, and place within our solar system. The universe is a vast and endlessly intriguing place, and our own little corner--the solar system--offers enough mystery and wonder to delight any youngster. This stunning series takes young readers on a tour of our closest Space Neighbors--the sun, the planets, and the dwarf planets. Packed with great photos, diagrams, and fascinating facts, these books will...

A basic introduction to the planet Saturn, its size, composition, and place within our solar system. The universe is a vast and endlessly intriguing place, and our own little corner--the solar system--offers enough mystery and wonder to delight any youngster. This stunning series takes young readers on a tour of our closest Space Neighbors--the sun, the planets, and the dwarf planets. Packed with great photos, diagrams, and fascinating facts, these...

"Did you know that as a snail's body grows, its shell grows with it? Learn more about the life stages of a snail in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a snail's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension"--Publisher's website.

"Did you know that tiny, see-through earthworms hatch from eggs inside cocoons? Learn more about this and other stages of an earthworm in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of an earthworm's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension"--Publisher's...

"Which plant has leaves but no flowers and has been around since dinosaurs roamed the earth? Ferns! Learn more about this ancient plant in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a fern's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension"--Publisher's...

Uses primary source documents to follow Hernán Cortés on his expedition through Mexico.

"In 1666 Sieur de La Salle left France and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to New France, a colony in present-day Canada. He wanted to explore new lands and even sail to China. On La Salle's most famous expedition, he traveled down the Mississippi River and claimed the Louisiana Territory for France. How do we know about La Salle's journeys and the native peoples he encountered along the way? Through letters, maps, and images recorded by La Salle...