Nadia Higgins

Provides basic information about haunted houses, their paranormal activity and possible explanations for it, and the investigators who try to prove their existence. Includes a listing of haunted houses in America, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.

Provides an overview of ghosts, including types of ghosts, their different behaviors, and possible scientific explanations for ghostly occurrences. Includes a glossary and further resources.

Magnetic fields, poles, and uses of magnets are explained in simple text and matching art.

"A plant can form fruit and seeds when it is pollinated. Animals and wind help spread pollen from one plant to another. But do you know how insects pick up pollen from flowers? Or how each part of a flower helps pollination? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information"--Provided by the publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the idea of UFO sightings, discussing whether or not UFOs are actually alien space ships.

From the guy who thought white-flour snacks were evil so he invented graham crackers to the evolution of ketchup, you'll be amazed how we got the delicious food inventions we enjoy today.

"Roots help keep plants alive. They take in water and minerals. But do you know how much of a plant is made up of its roots? Or whether roots always grow down? Let's experiment to find out! Learn more about plants in the Plant Experiments 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!"--Provided by the publisher.

"A plant's environment helps it grow. Weather, soil, and animals are important to a plant's survival. But do you know what happens to a plant when the seasons change? Or how earthworms help a plant's roots? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information"--Provided by the publisher.

Outlines the characteristics of a thunderstorm and examines how this type of weather forms.

Fiona and Frieda love fairy tales. Every day at recess, they act out their favorite stories. Then on the fifty-seventh day of third grade, something amazing happens. Magic sparkles fill the air and the girls discover they have magic rhyming powers. All of a sudden, Cinderella's sitting at the bottom of the curly blue slide and she's crying harder than a kindergartener on the first day of school. Can Fiona and Frieda help Cinderella find her fairy...