Marie Rogers

"Monster trucks can leave a path of destruction behind them, and people love them for it! These vehicles are trucks that have been altered in a few ways, including the addition of very large tires. Monster trucks often perform tricks for crowds. They fly over and crush objects. The first monster truck appeared in the 1970s. Readers will learn all about this history and how the monster truck Bigfoot gained a following in the 1980s. Lovers of machinery...

"When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. In this book, beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep, and more. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the text. Readers will love learning about...

"Earthmovers are huge! They were created to dig deep holes and to prepare land for new buildings and roadways. Construction companies often use them. With their large machinery and loud growls, earthmovers are hard to miss! There are different kinds of earthmovers-each built for a specific task-but they are all created to get big jobs done fast. Informative text and full-color photographs are sure to delight budding engineers and machinery-lovers...

"Each morning, the sun rises in the east. Each night, the sun sets in the west. You might think the sun orbits Earth. However, Earth actually orbits the sun. The sun looks like it's moving because of the rotation of Earth on its axis. This book helps readers to discover why the sun sets each night. Bright photographs grab readers' attention, while infographics help explain this complex topic. Readers will be able to visualize how Earth's position...

"How can something as big as a jumbo jet get up into the air, let alone fly through the sky? In this informative text, readers will discover how engineers design huge airplanes so they can fly. They will also learn about the ins and outs of jumbo jets, including how many people and how much cargo they can hold. Some jets are even too big for most airports! Those interested in transportation and machines can study full-color photographs and marvel...

"Have you ever been to a car show? Imagine one of the older cars in a race! Hot rods are old cars that have been altered to go very fast. Builders often replace older engines with modern ones. From the first hot rods to hot rod building contests, this book has something for every machine lover. Readers will also learn how hot rods first came to be-and how they've surged in popularity again. In addition, the colorful photos in this book show just how...

"Chickens and many other animals begin their lives inside an egg. How eggs hatch is an intriguing and complex process, and it can seem like a mystery. In this engaging book, young readers learn the science behind egg development, the parts of a chicken egg, and how chicks break out of their shells. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate language allow readers to better understand one of life's most intricate processes"--

"Modern society runs on fuel-and drilling rigs are needed to dig massive holes for fuels such as oil and natural gas. Some drilling rigs float on water. Others are fixed in place. Some can even drill from a boat. Through informative text and full-color photographs, readers will learn the ins and outs of what makes a drilling rig work. They will learn about the individual parts of a drilling rig and where waste from drilling goes. But, most importantly,...

Legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, clash on the big screen in a spectacular battle for the ages. As a squadron embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain, unearthing clues to the Titans' very origins and humankind's survival, a conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.