Answers a variety of questions about comets including what they are, where they come from, and where they go.

Discusses the debris that can be found in the solar system, including how they are formed, what they are made of, and how they were discovered.

Time for a lifestyle makeover? The Mates, Dates girls will show you how! Four super-tight friends dish their secrets for dealing with life's little dilemmas... Like boys, for start: what they want, where to find them, how to be a great kisser -- you know, all the really important stuff. Once you snag that dreamy guy, the girls deliver the fashion 411 to keep you looking irresistible! But being a glamour goddess can sometimes get stressful, so there are plenty of tips on how torelax and hang out with your closest friends. From creating the perfect bedroom, to spicing up your own personal style -- here's an exclusive ticket to a more fabulous you! Just between mates...

Combining theory with classroom research, this research-based handbook clearly illustrates how teachers can effectively use six critical strategies to enhance students' reading comprehension.

Lists all the resources needed to create a balanced curriculum for homeschooling--from preschool to high school level.

Turn kids onto science with these exciting Internet learning adventures. The 88 lessons in this book connect young learners to the incredible array of science knowledge and resources on the Internet. Each unit includes engaging activities and Internet research projects based on specific science concepts, along with discussion questions and lists of relevant Web sites and related literature. Grades K-6.

Color photos and diagrams fill this overview of asteroids, comets, and meteors--the "debris of the solar system"--Which explains how they are formed and describes famous examples, missions to asteroids and comets, and impacts with Earth. Also includes a glossary and further-reading list.