An introduction to hair, its characteristics, and how to take care of it.

We use them to pick things up. We use them to clap, motion to others, and can even use them to count to ten, they're our hands. In this book, readers learn that we use our hands to do many wonderful, convenient things. Vibrant photographs show readers how to properly, care for their hands to keep them clean and healthy. Fact boxes impart additional interesting tidbits about our helpful hands.

We use them to pick things up. We use them to clap, motion to others, and can even use them to count to ten-they're our hands. In this book, readers learn that we use our hands to do many wonderful, convenient things. Vibrant photographs show readers how to properly care for their hands to keep them clean and healthy. Fact boxes impart additional interesting tidbits about our helpful hands.

An introduction to the mouth, what it is used for, and how to take care of it.

Our nose is for breathing, but it's also for smelling. Some things smell good, while others smell horrible. These are just a few of the concepts that readers learn about in this book. What makes our noses itch? How do our noses feel, when we're sick? How can we keep our noses safe? Bright photographs paired with simple text show readers everything they need to know about their noses. Fact boxes share additional interesting information.

The vibrant photographs and text in this book show readers the many ways that our skin is special. Skin comes in many different colors, textures, and some people even have freckles. No matter how different looking we are, we all need our skin for the same reason, it protects our bodies. It keeps us warm, when it's cold and cool when it's hot. Readers learn the importance of protecting our skin from the sun, and what to do, when scrapes occur.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to trumpets, including what they are, how you play them, and much more. Includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features.

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, behaviors, and senses of deer.

The Alamo played an important role in Texas's fight for independence. Over the years, the battle at the Alamo has come to represent the heroism and resilience of the Texan people. Find out more in The Alamo, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

"Through various examples, children learn about courage and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of courage"--