John Perritano

Researchers at Harvard University and Northeastern University in Massachusetts have invented robotic bees that might one day pollinate fields of crops. The RoboBees use sensors and cameras instead of antennae and eyes. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Agriculture, one of...

The hauntings at Amityville have long captured people's imaginations. There have been books, articles, websites, and movies dedicated to retelling the story of the brutal murders that happened in the house and of what happened to the family that moved there following these tragic...

Water is a renewable resource, meaning that it is something that will not run out. About 25 percent of the world's electricity is made using water. Learn more in An Alternative Energy Source.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 1510538879ISBN-13: 9781510538870Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize:...

Located in central Europe, Austria is a country known for its scenic mountains, crystal lakes, and winding Danube River. Once a great empire, Austria was for centuries one of the most dominant forces in Europe. Learn about Austria's fascinating history, culture, geography, and more...

Located in central Europe, Austria is a country known for its scenic mountains, crystal lakes, and winding Danube River. Once a great empire, Austria was for centuries one of the most dominant forces in Europe. Learn about Austria's fascinating history, culture, geography, and more...

Imagine a road trip in a Corvette! Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more, readers will engage with the history and new features of the Chevrolet Corvette C8 like never before.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 1645192601ISBN-13: 9781645192602Publisher: Bigfoot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize:...

What's under the Hellcat's hood? 797 ponies! Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more readers will engage with the history and new features of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat like never before.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 164519261XISBN-13: 9781645192619Publisher: Bigfoot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in Tennessee, invented a new device called LABRADOR. It uses smell to help find dead bodies. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Forensics, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10:...

When Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, he set in motion a series of events that changed the course of American history. Since then, African Americans have worked tirelessly to achieve equality between the races and bring new meaning to the phrase "All men...

Each title in the Lightbox Literature Studies series features ccomprehensive teacher resources, such as rubrics and activity-oriented teacher notes, to help guide lesson plans. Historical documents and first-hand accounts provide meaningful context to help readers study each work of literature and discover its relevance...

From three Maserati brothers came one of the top supercar companies in the world! Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more, readers will engage with the history and new features of the Maserati GranTurismo like never before.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 1645192652ISBN-13: 9781645192657Publisher: Bigfoot...

It's a spaceship on wheels! Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more, readers will engage with the history and new features of the McLaren 720S like never before.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 1645192660ISBN-13: 9781645192664Publisher: Bigfoot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.50w...

Each title in the series, including Moby Dick, features comprehensive teacher resources, such as rubrics and activity-oriented teacher notes, to help guide lesson plans. Historical documents and first-hand accounts provide meaningful context to help readers study each work of literature and discover its relevance...

Morocco, officially named the Kingdom of Morocco, is located in the northwest corner of the continent of Africa. Most of the nation's population is descended from the ancient Berber people and from Arab settlers who arrived in the area beginning in the 600s ad....

A motocross rider is only as good as his machine. MX Bikes takes a look at the motorcycles and tracks that make up motocross, from its early years to today. So, hop aboard and hold on tight. It's a wild ride!Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 0778740013ISBN-13:...

A motocross rider is only as good as his machine. MX Bikes takes a look at the motorcycles and tracks that make up motocross, from its early years to today. So, hop aboard and hold on tight. It's a wild ride!Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 0778739880ISBN-13:...

NG Kids Everything Battles captures all of the action and valor of the battlefield, as well as the trappings that go with it. Kids will browse eye-popping photographs and illustrations, as they peruse fascinating facts and information about armor, weapon, uniforms, technology, military jets,...

The small country of Panama links North and South America. Each year, thousands of ships pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through a human-created waterway called the Panama Canal. Learn more about Panama's fascinating history, culture, geography, and more in Panama, an Exploring...

From tanks in World War II to the high-end supercars of today. Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more, readers will engage with the history and new features of the Porsche 911 GT2 like never before.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 1645192679ISBN-13: 9781645192671Publisher: Bigfoot BooksLanguage:...

"With malice toward none; and charity for all." Those were the words of reconciliation that Abraham Lincoln preached as he tried to reunite a nation at the end of the American Civil War. However, a group of Republicans - Radical Republicans - as they...

Traces the history to the latest breakthroughs of communications, focusing on the key individuals who revolutionized the technology. Features color illustrations, diagrams, photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and a simple hands-on activity.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 0761443738ISBN-13: 9780761443735Publisher: Cavendish Square PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2010Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight:...

Singapore is a wealthy island city-state in Southeast Asia. It sits at the southern end of the Strait of Malacca, which connects the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea. Ships from around the world use this passage. Learn about Singapore's fascinating history, culture,...

Singapore is a wealthy island city-state in Southeast Asia. It sits at the southern end of the Strait of Malacca, which connects the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea. Ships from around the world use this passage. Learn about Singapore's fascinating history, culture,...

This insightful book examines the political, social, and economic factors and events leading to arguably the most important event in the history of the United States - the American Revolution. Using clear, concise text and engaging images, the book examines events leading up to...

This insightful book examines the political, social, and economic factors and events leading to arguably the most important event in the history of the United States - the American Revolution. Using clear, concise text and engaging images, the book examines events leading up to...

Many people claim to have heard drums or seen ghostly battles being fought on the major battlefields of the Civil War. The Civil War was charged with emotion, with neighbors fighting neighbors, and the nation divided over what was right. It is not surprising...

Each title in the Lightbox Literature Studies series features comprehensive teacher resources, such as rubrics and activity-oriented teacher notes, to help guide lesson plans. Historical documents and first-hand accounts provide meaningful context to help readers study each work of literature and discover its relevance...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Can you imagine collecting whale snot for a living? How about cleaning human skulls, cleaning porta potties, or smelling people's armpits? Believe it or not, some people do these jobs! This book will introduce...

This comprehensive title explores the outcomes of the American Revolution, including how the independent states formed governments based on the very principles for which they had fought, The book also examines the legacy of the American Revolution and how it influenced others against oppressive...

Steamships, locomotives, and the airplane - these machines revolutionized the world. The Revolution in Industry takes a look at how these and other machines changed history. Young readers will be along for the ride on the Wright brother's first flight, and aboard some of...

People are only able to use about 1 percent of Earth's water. More than 1 billion people do not have access to clean water. Learn more in Water Consumption and Scarcity.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10: 1510538933ISBN-13: 9781510538931Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 10.10h x...