Burlington Public Library

"In the early 1800s, thousands of pioneers made a long, perilous westward journey from Missouri to New Mexico. They paved the way for more settlers looking to start a new life in the West. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather get bitten by a poisonous snake or suffer from cholera? Would you take the longer route across mountains with more available water? Or would you take the shorter...

"In mid-1860s, two railroad companies had a huge job in front of them: building the transcontinental railroad. The railroad would run from east to west across the United States. As the grueling work began, there were many choices to make. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather blast rock to lay track in the Sierra Nevada mountain range or build bridges across raging rivers in the Great Plains? Would you rather sleep in a cold mountain tunnel...

"Some types of animals look alike but they are not the same! Whale or Fish? explores the stealthy differences between the two animals. Kids will learn to look at how they breathe, the texture of their skin, how they move and more. Simple sentences and eye-catching photographs will keep kids engaged. Fun facts will help them learn new things. Step-by-step animal crafts help kids demonstrate what they have discovered with this fun title. Aligned to...

"Would you rather explore a vibrant rain forest or rocky mountain terrain? In this . . . nonfiction title, young adventurers will face tough decisions about the wilderness. Readers will sharpen their decision-making skills with more than a dozen . . . questions."--Provided by publisher.

"Some types of animals look alike but they are not the same! Frog or Toad? explores the stealthy differences between the two animals. Kids will learn to look at the colors of the animals, the texture of their skin, whether they have teeth or not and more. Simple sentences and eye-catching photographs will keep kids engaged. Fun facts will help them learn new things. Step-by-step animal crafts help kids demonstrate what they have discovered with this...

"Space is full of mystery. Scientists think that the planets, stars, and other space objects we see make up just 4 percent of the universe! Scientists studying space have a lot of choices to make. Future space explorers will have many choices to consider too. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather eat pre-packaged space food or grow your own food in space? Would you rather catch a cold in space or have space sickness? Would you rather travel...

"Would you rather chase a tornado or a hurricane? In this fun-filled nonfiction title, young readers will face tough decisions about surviving in a storm. Readers will sharpen their decision-making skills with more than a dozen thought-provoking questions about storm chasing. From questions about tools to life-or-death scenarios, this book generates discussion and promotes critical-thinking skills. Full-color photographs and engaging easy-to-read...

"Some types of animals look alike but they are not the same! Salamander or Lizard? explores the stealthy differences between the two animals. Kids will learn to look at the texture of their skin, where they live, how they lay their eggs and more. Simple sentences and eye-catching photographs will keep kids engaged. Fun facts will help them learn new things. Step-by-step animal crafts help kids demonstrate what they have discovered with this fun title....