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This book discusses how counting is used in games, taking turns, putting things in order, and telling when things happen.
This book profiles the music-loving teenage boy band from Sydney, Australia.
This book follows the progress of an imaginary city through six key periods of time, each captured by a scene of the city and zooming in on key buildings like a Roman bathhouse, medieval castle, and a modern skyscraper. Illustrations introduce the reader to the people who lived there, from Greek slaves to modern-day commuters.
This guide explains the important differences between growth stocks and income stocks. Use it to help create a strategy for buying and managing income stocks that will make your money work for you.
This book tells the story of human history by exploring a street as it evolves from 10,000 BCE to the present day.
This guide explains the important differences between Treasuries, municipal bonds (including general obligation and revenue bonds), and corporate bonds. Together these investments can help create a diversified financial portfolio.
This guide explains what mutual funds are, how they work, and how to begin using them as an investment tool. Learn about the types of mutual funds and the pros and cons of mutual fund investments.
This guide explains how to buy and sell stocks online, how to pick winning stocks, and how to decode stock charts like a pro, from EPS to P/E to funny ticker symbols like YUM!
This guide explains how to make sure your hard-earned money remains safe and keeps earning interest.
Readers will learn how to care for Abyssinian cats and discover the characteristics of the breed.
Explores acne in detail, covering its causes, treatment, and ways to cope with this condition.
This book profiles the life and career of singer and songwriter, Adam Levine.
This title examines how climate change affects individuals and society, investigates how people are working to respond and adapt to climate change, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue.
Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about addition.
This book explores Afghanistan, a country in a state of political, economic and social transformation. It examines the benefits of change, as well as the challenges to traditional ways of life in an age of increasing globalization.
A traveler tells the story of his safari in Kenya, the people he met, the stories he heard, and the wildlife he experienced.
Students are introduced to the processes of predicting, investigating, and reasoning. This title also will allow students to determine the main idea of a text, recount the key details, and explain how theses details support the main idea.
The book demonstrates how to solve addition and subtraction word problems by using objects or drawings. It will also allow students to explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, and identify which reasons and evidence support specific point(s).
Discover the world of the Allosaurus, a carnivorous hunter who hunted in packs of two or more and had a thick body that ended in a long tail.
Introduces students to issues surrounding current energy sources and alternative energy options.
This book introduces students to the concept of sound. How can sounds be heard but not seen? How does sound travel through air and at what rate of speed?
Provides an introduction to the Industrial Revolution.
Learn all about America's First Settlements and the struggles and people who made this country what it is today.
Cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school students and teachers, public librarians and general researchers who need to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history (1900-1999).
Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history.
An annual supplement to the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law that updates and expands the content with new topics, updates, biographies of prominent figures and government appointees, and other features. Each year's edition contains the full U.S. Supreme Court docket in addition to the non-Supreme Court cases. Includes a glossary of legal terms.
This book discusses the history of American quarter horses, what they look like, and facts about owning one.
A biography of Amy Poehler and her career as an actor and comedian, written for young adults.
Places important topics in context so that readers will understand the connection between black history and the sweep of America's story. This volume covers the trials of nine innocent blacks, who were rounded up, tried, and convicted on little more than the word of two white women.
This book focuses on how experiments are conducted using the scientific method. The Periodic Table is introduced, along with descriptions of mixtures, solutions, and compounds.
Introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history and the legacies they left behind, from the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans.
Explores the early civilizations that developed in Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Follows the progress of the Greeks from the early establishment of farming communities around 6500 BCE, to the rise of the great city-states of Sparta and Athens, and on to the dissolution of the empire of Alexander the Great following his death in 323 BCE.
Covers the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BCE, to the heights of the Roman Empire around 117 CE, and on to the death of Theodosius (the last man to rule over a unified Roman Empire) in 395 CE.
Profiles the life and career of actress, director, writer, and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie.
Early readers investigate various animal adaptations.
Early readers learn about different animal habitats.
Examines the two sides of the debate related to animal rights, and how it affects students today.
Explores anorexia and bulimia in detail, covering its causes and treatments.
Explore how animals use their antlers and horns.
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered apes, and what people can do to help.
This book discusses the history of Appaloosa horses, what they look like, and facts about owning one.
Young readers explore what happens to an apple tree during each season.
This book discusses the history of Arabian horses, what they look like, and facts about owning one.
This work looks at the worldwide drive to produce and consume increasing amounts of energy and at its potentially catastrophic effects on the environment.
This book teaches students what to do if they are being bullied and what they can do to help a friend or fellow student who is a victim of bullying.
This book profiles the life and career of musical artist and entertainer, Ariana Grande.
Examines the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about your arms, legs, and other body parts.
Examines a variety of famous artists, from ballerinas, puppeteers, painters, poets, and sculptors, with accompanying illustrations and photographs to supplement the content.
Profiling milestones and movements in the arts, literature, music and religion from a specific period, each volume in this set helps students and researchers understand the various disciplines of the humanities in relation to each other, as well as to history and culture. An overview of the period and a chronology of major world events begin each volume.
Explores asthma in detail, covering its causes, the challenges of living with asthma, and treatment options.
Describes the various steps necessary for an astronaut to prepare for a flight into space and follows astronaut Linda Gardner as she trains for her space shuttle mission.
Explores the origins of the universe, the history of astronomy, the Solar System, and outer galaxies. Includes star charts and a guide to constellations which locate stars, galaxies and other objects in the night sky.
Shows beginners how to identify stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in the night sky, using photographed techniques to help people learn step-by-step.
Recounts some of the major discovery milestones in the field of astronomy and examines the tools and techniques currently used by astronomers to study the universe.
Provides facts about Egyptian pharaohs, Japanese dynasties, Peruvian people, and other ancient civilizations.
Describes the details and characteristics of atoms and molecules that are too small for the unaided eye to see.
Explores autism in detail, covering its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances.
Covers the mysterious world of these ancient people, including their beliefs, rituals, and civilizations.
Lucy follows her dream to train to be a professional ballerina, and is selected as one of a handful of students into the Ballet Academy. Follow her journey as she gets through the tough training with the support of teachers and fellow students, and performs alongside her idol in The Nutcracker before facing her final challenge of getting into Ballet High School.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers baseball.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers basketball.
Learn about the events that led up to the tragic Battle at the Alamo, including the disputes between Mexico and the United States.
Introduces the high adventure of medieval England through the letters of a knight's squire who participates in an exciting tournament before witnessing the preparations and battle engagements of a castle under siege.
This book explores the early history of Texas -- from its time as an independent republic to its annexation into the United States. Readers will learn about Texas's role in important U.S. events, such as the Mexican-American War and the Compromise of 1850.
From dump trucks to stunt-defying monster trucks, this book introduces young children to the world of trucks.
This volume profiles many of the individuals who sought to fulfill the promise of the New World, from explorers to religious and political leaders to writers who captured the spirit of the time, as well as those native inhabitants who strove both to preserve their ways of life and to peacefully coexist with the new settlers.
This volume profiles some of the notable military and political leaders of Revolution as well as some of the lesser-known figures instrumental to securing the country’s future.
This volume profiles many of the soldiers, generals, political leaders, and social activists who left indelible marks on the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, thereby altering the entire course of American history.
This volume surveys the lives of the individuals responsible for some of the nation’s earliest political, social, and cultural achievements.
This volume examines the lives of explorers from across Europe—including Leif Eriksson, Sir Francis Drake, and Alexander von Humboldt—who voyaged to the New World. They discovered the lands that would later be known as the Americas—motivated by curiosity, commercial interests, or scientific inquiry.
This volume examines the lives of many of the noteworthy individuals of the time—including Andrew Carnegie, Susan B. Anthony, and Theodore Roosevelt—and the lasting influence they have had over time.
Provides a guide to identifying birds from around the world. Features notes on each species' physical characteristics, geographic location, marks of distinction, brooding behavior, and threatened species rating.
Identify specific bird species. Explore their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses.
Illustrations and photos assist in a detailed exploration of birds, including the art of flying, diversity, and distribution and variation of species across the world. Covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail.
Profiles the life and career of country music star, Blake Shelton.
This title examines the life of Blake Shelton, including his childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores Shelton's early interest in music and talent in singing and songwriting that led to the release of his albums.
Follow a day in the life of Boat while he is at work.
Answers basic questions students ask about financial skills needed for adulthood, including borrowing money through mortgages, car loans, college loans, and credit cards.
This title examines how brain injuries in football affect individuals and society, investigates how people are working to avoid such serious injuries in sports, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue.
This title examines the life of Bruno Mars, including his childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores Mars' early interest and talent in music, his Grammy Awards, tours, and charitable work.
This book profiles the life and career of singer and songwriter, Bruno Mars.
Provides an introduction to Buddhism, discussing the history, beliefs, key figures, and practices of the religion.
This book tells the story about a leaf bug who introduces other bugs that also have great camouflaging ability.
Learn about the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, when the United States purchased approximately 828,000,000 square miles of territory from France, thereby doubling the size of the young republic.
Learn about the construction of the Erie Canal, built during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, to link Lake Erie and the other Great Lakes with the Atlantic Coast.
Text provides an introduction to the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.
In this book, students will explore and understand that certain attributes define what a shape is called. It will also allow students to identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
Examines the issues surrounding bullying and provides an overview of the topic.
This title examines how traditional bullying and cyberbullying affect individuals and society, investigates how people are working to put an end to all bullying, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue.
Teaches early readers how a caterpillar transforms to a butterfly.
In this book, students learn how to make patterns out of colors, shapes, and lines. They will discover that changing any color, shape, or line will also change the pattern.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers car racing.
Explores the world of knights and castles.
Covers the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
Identify specific caterpillar and butterfly species. Explore their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses.
This book teaches students that everything is made of matter, and that physical changes create different forms or states of matter. Examples of these different states are presented in easy-to-understand text. The book also introduces students to the law of conservation of mass.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers cheerleading.
Come eye-to-eye with the world's cheetahs and get to know all about their lives through simple text and dazzling full-color photographs.
Provides in-depth information on 112 known chemical elements, plus coverage of recently discovered elements 113 through 116 and 118.
Examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on childhood obesity.
Investigates the present-day culture of the most populous country on the planet, China.
This biography examines the life of Chris Kyle. Readers will learn about Kyle's family background, childhood, education, service in the US Navy SEALS, and his time as a sniper.
Covers the faith of Christianity from its origins to its role in the 21st century.
Young readers learn about Christmas through simple text, photos, and activities.
Young readers learn about Cinco de Mayo through simple text, photos, and activities.
This book challenges readers to examine their roles as citizens of the United States, Texas, and local communities. Exploring the Texas Bill of Rights, students will grasp the basic rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens. Readers will also learn how the U.S. and Texas governments function, and what sets Texas government apart.
Join in the adventures of Seth and Abrinet as they travel back in time to ancient Rome when gladiators entertained the crowd.
Sung to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat", this book teaches young readers about how eating, sleeping, and other things we do require us to brush and floss our teeth everyday. Also emphasizes how dental check-ups are part of good oral hygiene.
This title examines how inhalants and club, prescription, and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs affect individuals and society, investigates how people are working to put an end to drug abuse, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue.
This book combines everything you need to know about cats, from choosing a kitten or cat and day-to-day advice on nutrition and grooming, to guidance on behavior, play, and health and diseases.
This guide to owning a dog provides everything needed to nurture a dog from puppyhood to old age. Prospective and current pet owners can discover dogs' origins and anatomy to help understand canine behavior before moving on to determine how to choose the best dog, how to prepare a home, and how to handle everyday care basics.
This book guides parents on healthy food choices for their families, using tailored advice for every age group, from infants to adults. From essential nutrients to ideal serving size, this book explains how nutrition can promote healthy weight, optimal memory, growth and development, digestive health, and balanced moods, and provides nutritious, healthy recipes to help any family achieve this.
This guide provides everything you need to know about flags, from the meaning behind the designs and symbols of the world's 196 national flags, to information on the use of flags and banners in other fields, as well as their starring role in famous historical moments. This book is the ultimate reference, explaining the widespread use and significance of flags and how they have evolved over the course of history.
From the defining boundaries of the Balkan states to the icy terrain of Antarctica, this atlas shares more than 400 maps created with the latest digital mapping techniques to bring you Earth in more detail than ever before.
Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about the continents and keeping the world green.
Provides comprehensive information on pollution, the interrelationships of the natural world, environmental problems both natural and man-made, the relative risks associated with these problems, and solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.
Packed with more than a hundred completely charismatic classic cars, this book is the ideal gift for anyone driven to admire these majestic machines. Multi-angle photography reveals the true craftsmanship and beauty of these stunning rides, and the text pays tribute to each vehicle and explains why it's destined to be a classic, now and forever.
Readers will learn about the challenges affecting coral reef habitats and how they can be saved.
Examines the great variety of animal life found in and near the waters around the world, from hippopotamus to jellyfish to sharks.
Learn about bugs that creep and crawl, bugs found around your home and school, bugs that crawl then fly.
Profiles the life and career of professional soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plights of endangered crocodiles and alligators, and what people can do to help.
Examines crystals and gems in various shapes, sizes and colors. Also explores how crystals are used in everything from industrial tools and electronics to items in the household.
Provides an overview of custom bikes, which are one-of-a-kind machines.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers the sport of cycling.
Depicts the powerful natural forces that shape the Earth including glaciers, volcanos, earthquakes and tsunamis.
Retells the best-loved stories from both the Old and the New Testaments, meant to capture the imaginations of young readers or listeners via illustrations, paintings, photographs, maps, and historical objects.
This book profiles the life and career of singer Beyoncé, including her time with Destiny's Child and her life with her rap-artist husband Jay-Z.
This book profiles multi-talented superstar Jennifer Lopez, covering her singing career, her movie career, and her television career, in addition to her role as mother of twins and the head of her own charity.
This book profiles tennis champion Serena Williams, her career, and her competition with older sister Venus Williams.
This book profiles the life and career of singer and songwriter, Shakira.
Emergent readers learn about the cycle of day and night.
This book teaches readers how a calendar can help them find out and keep track of time by viewing the days, weeks, and months. This title also can be used to explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
It's after hours at the museum, but something is stirring. A roar echoes through the corridors - the dinosaurs are alive! Meet a colorful cast of dinosaurs large and small and see what they get up to when no one is watching.
Learn how to deal with tough situations and act accordingly when faced with a bully.
This title teaches students how to deal with the disappointment of defeat by encouraging them to stay in control of their emotions, recognize what went wrong, and ultimately learn from the experience.
Explores depression in detail, covering causes and effects, treatments, and medical advances.
This book profiles the life and career of basketball player, Derrick Rose.
The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
Offers a basic foundation on the subject of dinosaurs, full of fascinating facts and figures about these creatures.
Covers the world of the dinosaur, focusing on their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.
Young readers will learn about an age when dinosaurs ruled the earth, from gentle Jurassic giants and the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, to fearsome packs of Velociraptors and herds of Hadrosaurs.
An introduction to being a pet owner for the child ready to get a puppy.
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered dolphins, and what people can do to help.
Young children learn about different ocean animals through this book with repetitive, rhythmic text.
This book profiles the life and career of Miami Heat basketball player, Dwayne Wade.
Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about how we can all work together to take care of the Earth.
Text promotes children's curiosity while building important science content knowledge. The interaction of text and photos supports and engages readers as they learn about the wonderful world around them. This book focuses on the Earth's rotation in space.
Examines the unique properties of the Earth and its Moon, bodies in the solar system often overlooked by those of us so close to them.
Provides comprehensive information on Earth's climate changes. An exploration of case studies, ancient Earth's climate, it's impact on Arctic regions, and recent studies are explored.
Early readers examine how volcanoes, earthquakes, and erosion change the surface of the Earth.
Provides comprehensive information on population growth and its effects on the environment.
This book looks at earthquakes, why they happen, and their impact on people and landscapes.
Learn about earthquakes and the side effects such as landslides, tsunamis, and the introduction of the Richter Scale to measure earthquakes.
Describes natural disasters which have occurred in various places throughout the world.
Examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on eating disorders.
Uses illustrations and photographs to explore the areas of ecology, including the study of nature, major world biomes, water creatures and humans in the biosphere.
Provides a comprehensive examination of the complex ways in which economies succeed or fail, covering the role and value of currency, the reasons that recessions happen, and why some countries are poor while others are rich.
Provides background and information on the culture and history of the Elizabethan period, biographies of significant men and women of the time, and primary sources that represent some of the most significant and studied documents of the era.
This title examines the life of Emma Stone, including her childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores Stone's early interest and talent in acting, some of her most well-known roles, and her awards and charitable work.
Offers a complete view of the institutions, people, processes, roles, and philosophies in educational practice in the United States and throughout the world. Features biographies of influential educators; profiles of historic colleges and universities and of organizations active in the field; and an appendix of full text source documents, including education related legislation, international treaties, and testing methods. 8 volumes.
The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. The original 2,750 entries have been retained, many heavily updated, and approximately 600 entirely new articles have been added by an international team of scholars and contributors.
Provides a guide to astronomy and space science and includes the facts and figures from the latest missions to the planets, and images from the Hubble Space Telescope.
A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.
This book explains how all forms of energy are either potential or kinetic. It addresses how energy can be used in the form of water to create electricity, in the solar form to heat our homes, and in the form of wind to turn the blades on a wind turbine.
Discusses energy and its sources, manifestations, and uses.
Text provides an introduction to some of the U.S. Civil War's most significant battles, including the battles at Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers the psychological aspects of equestrian horsemanship.
Describes volcano eruptions that have occurred in various places throughout the world.
Covers beginner basics to advanced techniques, featuring illustrated sequences on how to learn and master key skills, and tips on how to improve your overall form.
This biography examines the remarkable life of Estée Lauder. Readers will learn about Lauder's family background, childhood, education, and innovative work as the founder of the Estée Lauder cosmetics company.
A five-volume survey of European history from the onset of the French Revolution to the outbreak of World War. Alphabetically arranged entries cover the period's most significant personalities and meaningful developments in the arts, religion, politics, exploration, and warfare. For students, scholars, and general readers.
A six-volume survey of European history from 1450, the beginning of the print revolution, to 1789 and the French Revolution. Presents over 1,000 alphabetically arranged entries covering the period's most significant personalities and meaningful developments in the arts, religion, politics, exploration, and warfare. For students, scholars, and general readers.
This math concept book engages young readers through simple text and photos as they discover the difference between odd and even numbers.
Matt and Jose help welcome a new young boy from India by introducing him to the activities of the local community center.
This book takes readers to the prehistoric era when creatures like Smilodons, Pterodactyls and the Megatooth Shark ruled the land, air, and sea. It features images, games, size comparisons, timelines, a glossary, an index, and more.
Provides amazing stories about ocean creatures, how they dive, wriggle, squirt, and snap their way through the deep.
Illustrations and photos assist in detailed exploration of genetics and evolution including findings in fossils and on the microscopic level, from plants and animals to humans.
Readers will learn about various exotic cats and their characteristics.
Provides examples of science projects and experiments that can be replicated for science fairs and other purposes, as well as suggestions on ways to design projects that investigate specific scientific topics and includes step-by-step descriptions of projects.
Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.
This title examines the exploration of caves, taking the reader into the world's deepest caves. It examines the explorers who journeyed to these dark, dangerous chambers, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible.
This title examines the exploration of deserts, taking the reader to the Sahara and beyond. It examines the explorers who journeyed to these vast, arid landscapes, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible.
This title examines the exploration of mountains, taking the reader Everest and other world-famous mountains. It examines the explorers who journeyed to Earth's highest peaks, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible.
This title examines the exploration of polar regions, taking the reader to the Arctic and Antarctic. It examines the explorers who journeyed to these frigid areas, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible.
Contains articles detailing biographies of famous astronomers, celestial bodies found in the universe, the solar system, and future explorations into space.
This title examines the exploration of space, taking the reader across the solar system. It examines the explorers who journeyed into Earth's orbit and beyond, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible.
This title examines exploration under the sea, taking the reader to deep ocean trenches. It examines the explorers who journeyed to these strange, fascinating areas, and traces the development of the technology and techniques that made this exploration possible.
Describes the hidden artifacts, remains, and other details that help people understand the past.
Explores the sport of extreme BMX.
Explores the sport of extreme in-line skating.
Explores the sport of extreme mountain biking.
Explores the sport of extreme snowboarding.
Explores the sport of extreme street luge.
Explores the sport of extreme surfing.
Describes a wide variety of extreme weather such as tornadoes, droughts, storms and extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Examines animals that may be seen in daily life, such as cats and dogs, birds, insects, cattle and horses, and provides an overview of each species.
This text teaches readers about some of Texas's most important and famous people, such as Stephen Austin, Barbara Jordan, and George W. Bush.
Follow a day in the life of Car while he is at work.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers figure skating.
Focuses on one of nature's most destructive and deadly forces--fire--but also explains its very important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
Uses photographs and illustrations to explain characteristics of fish and marine life, along with species diversity, amphibians, and people's relationship with aquatic life.
This book looks at floods, why they happen, and their impact on people and landscapes.
Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Florida.
Examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on food allergies.
Explores the diverse array of food plants from around the word and how each is grown and different ways to eat the grain, fruit, leaves or vegetable.
Examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on food regulation and safety.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers football.
This book looks at forest fires, why they happen, and their impact on people and landscapes.
Examines the production and distribution of fossil fuels and their viability as a future energy source.
This book explains how the Earth is made from rock, the three different types of rock, how rocks are made, and where they can be found. Students learn about how fossils are formed, how they help us learn about life long ago, and the importance of fossil fuels to our present and future life on Earth.
This book teaches students what being a friend means: how it is important to listen and trust and what it takes to meet and make new friends.
Introduces a variety of frogs and toads and describes their distinguishing characteristics.
Identifies specific frog and toad species and explores their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses.
Join in the adventures of five school children as they embark on a life or death mission to the distant star system of Alpha Centauri to find a new home.
Covers American authors from many periods and genres, building a broad understanding of the various contexts - from the biographical to the literary to the historical - in which literature can be viewed.
Covers world authors from many periods and genres, building an understanding of the various contexts -- from the biographical to the literary to the historical -- in which literature can be viewed. Identifies the significant literary devices and global themes that define a writer's style and place the author in a larger literary tradition as chronicled and evaluated by critics over time.
Provides a thorough introduction and detailed, clearly illustrated profiles of hundreds of examples of precious metals, cut stones, and organics.
Examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on genetically modified foods.
Young children will enjoy learning more about one of their favorite animals to visit at the zoo. The text and photos will engage children as they learn about gorillas.
Provides comprehensive information on the role the immune system plays in the body science of humans and animals.
Examines how we use glass in everyday objects, its unique traits and qualities, and how it is processed to be useful to us. Also discusses how glass can be recycled to use again.
Examines two sides of the global warming debate and whether or not human activities are causing it; defines global warming; explains the science of climate change, and its potential effects on the planet.
Eco-friendly energy is explained. Current information is provided while establishing the understanding that it does not take much to make the world a better place.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers golf.
Text promotes children's curiosity while building important science content knowledge. The interaction of text and photos supports and engages readers as they learn about the wonderful world around them. This book focuses on how the forces of gravity work.
Readers will learn about endangered gray wolves, the issues they face, and how they can be saved.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers gymnastics.
Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about animals and their habitats.
This math concept book engages young readers through simple text and photos as they discover the difference between half and whole.
Young readers learn about Hanukkah through simple text, photos, and activities.
This biography examines the life of Harper Lee. Readers will learn about Lee's family background, childhood, education, and time as a Pulitzer Prize-Winning author.
This set is designed to be a one-stop-shop for young student’s first learning about healthy habits and health issues in general. Topics include nutrition, exercise, environmental health, medicine and healthcare, mental health and self-esteem.
Examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on healthy weight habits for teenagers.
This book traces Helen Keller's early days as a disabled child through her triumphant academic achievements.
Follow a day in the life of Helicopter while he is at work.
An introduction to being a pet owner for the child ready to get a hermit crab.
Covers hepatitis in detail, covering symptoms, theories on a possible cause, methods of diagnosis, and treatment options.
Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics, players, and layers of current affairs.
Presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to the event known as the Holocaust.
This book teaches students the importance of being honest at home, in school, and in their everyday lives. It has an "Honesty Quiz" at the back of the book where students can see just how honest they really are.
Hopping on the Number Line represents addition and subtraction using a number line.
Meet horses from myths and legends, learn how to groom a horse, and get a recipe to bake sweet pony cupcakes.
An illustrated guide for kids who have dreamed of having horses of their own, covering historical information and breed profiles while providing an engaging introduction to the practicalities of horse care and riding lessons.
This guide covers more than 300 bikes, aka motorcyles, from the purposeful Aprilia RSV4 to the comedic Fantic Chopper; from the rugged KTM 990 Adventure to the stylish Indian Chief; from the bulbous Buell RR1000 to the spindly Weslake speedway bike. The only common factor is an engine and two wheels, although adding a third wheel in the form of a sidecar doesn’t affect the definition.
This book teaches the reader about different types of databases, as well as how they organize, store, and retrieve information.
This book teaches the reader about the different types of dictionaries, how they are compiled and organized, what pronunciation symbols and accents mean, and what abbreviations represent.
This book helps the reader to navigate the physical and digital bookshelves of libraries, explaining the various types of libraries and breaking down how to use library catalogues and classification systems. This is followed by a short research project, encouraging a connection between information from multiple sources in line with Common Core requirements.
This book assists the reader in discovering how to zero in on just the right word for the occasion, but also how to identify parts of speech, related words, and the fine distinctions among words.
This book helps the reader learn how atlases came to exist and how they have evolved over the years. It supports Common Core Standards (such as using glossaries and indexes, interpreting charts, and drawing on information from multiple sources) with content that encourages and inspires thinking, reading, and discussion.
This book teaches the reader how to do encyclopedia research in the traditional sense. It teaches the basics of how to use an encylopedia, how to search for information both offline and online, and how to utilize their findings in school projects. Online research, and search tips and information on online citations, are also covered.
Emergent readers explore basic plant parts and what plants need to grow.
This book explains what an ecosystem is and how the plants and animals within an ecosystem rely on and affect its existence. Different types of ecosystems are described, as well as the food webs within them. Through its presentation of how some changes to an ecosystem can be good while others are harmful, students discover the important role they can play In keeping ecosystems alive and well.
Explores how our skeletons and muscles are made, how they are held together, how model skeletons help us learn and understand our bodies, and the importance of muscles.
Describes different parts of the world and how people live in each, from the Eskimos and Inuit of the Arctic to the Amish and Maya of North America and the Asante and Zulu of Africa. Focusing on the daily lives, customs, languages, and religions of peoples from around the world, we look at the fundamental similarities of all peoples, and the extraordinary traditions that make each culture unique.
Presents comprehensive information on the human body, covering such topics as the musculoskeletal system, immunology, digestion and nutrition, the human life cycle, the nervous system, and the respiratory system.
With new interactive material, this edition explores the inner workings of our bodies, from how the nervous system and the circulatory system work, to the essential roles played by our bones and minds.
Presents information on numerous diseases and conditions. Articles include a definition of the disease or condition, an explanation of how it works in the body, information on causes, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment or cure, and lifestyles.
Explores various types of extreme weather including tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, and hailstorms, among others.
This book looks at hurricanes, why they happen, and their impact on people and landscapes.
This book provides detailed information on the steps scientists take in conducting an experiment. A helpful tool for science projects, it walks students through the Scientific Method, from forming a hypothesis to communicating the results.
Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about science.
Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about school.
Emergent readers explore various scientific tools such as a microscope, magnifying glass, and ruler.
Emergent readers are introduced to simple machines and how we use them to move things.
Early readers learn about a computer mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc.
Learn how immigration played a key role not only in making America’s development possible but also in shaping the basic nature of the society.
Examines the two sides of the debate related to immigration, and how it affects students today.
In this book, readers will learn how the blending-together of cultural traditions has created a unique demographic identity in Texas.
Join in on the adventures of a modern volcanologist and her son as they warn a reluctant mayor to cancel a festival and evacuate villagers in time; story is complemented by diary entries, recipes, and poems.
This book examines the habitat, diet, and characteristics of various types of insects.
Describes animal details that are too small for the unaided eye to see, and how these microscopic systems work to keep the animal alive and healthy.
Describes plant details that are too small for the unaided eye to see, and how these microscopic systems work to keep the plant alive and healthy.
Describes details of the human body that are too small for the unaided eye to see, and how these microscopic systems work to keep the body alive and healthy.
Uses illustrations and detailed photographs to examine the diverse category of creatures known as invertebrates, and how they have evolved from being the first form of life on earth.
Answers basic questions students ask when learning about financial skills needed for adulthood, including investing money in the stock market, bonds and mutual funds, gold, and collectibles.
This guide explains the basics of investing so you can use tools like certificates of deposit, savings bonds, and stocks to help your savings grow long before you need this money.
This book explores Iran, a country in a state of political, economic and social transformation. It examines the benefits of change, as well as the challenges to traditional ways of life in an age of increasing globalization.
Readers will learn that Iraq, once called Mesopotamia, is known as the "cradle of civilization," the location of the world’s first cities and empires. From 1979, Iraq was ruled by the brutal dictator, Saddam Hussein. In 2003, Hussein’s regime was overthrown following an invasion by an American-led coalition. In the chaotic aftermath, the occupying forces struggled to contain a powerful insurgency, despite the establishment of a democratically elected Iraqi government in 2005.
This book looks at the complex issues surrounding climate change, addressing the human impact, how climate change is affecting us, what we are doing about it, and what is coming next.
This guide gives a detailed look at the Qur’an and The Five Pillars of Islam and offers a list of “fascinating facts” along with a comprehensive timeline.
This book explores Israel, a country in a state of political, economic and social transformation. It examines the benefits of change, as well as the challenges to traditional ways of life in an age of increasing globalization.
From animals and the human body to buildings and outer space, this highly visual book features interesting, little-known facts about the world.
A biography of J.J. Abrams and his career as a television and movie writer, director, producer, and composer, written for young adults.
This book profiles the life and career of professional football player, J.J. Watt.
Provides comprehensive information on the anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet of jaguars.
Provides a biography of James Cameron and his career as an Academy Award director of blockbuster movies and an Emmy Award winning maker of television documentaries, written for young adults.
Profiles the life and career of British chef and cooking show star, Jamie Oliver.
Profiles the life and career of actress, Jane Lynch.
Profiles the life and career of actress Jennifer Lawrence.
This biography examines the remarkable life of Jonas Salk. Readers will learn about Salk's family background, childhood, education, groundbreaking research, and creation of the polio vaccine.
This biography examines the life of Joseph Stalin. Readers will learn about Stalin's family background, childhood, education, and his time as dictator of the Soviet Union.
Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of Judaism and explores the history, faith, and traditions of Jews.
Provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes from 70 representative countries and culture groups worldwide -- from Algeria to Zimbabwe. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each group's nutrition and health.
A guide to the history and current status of numerous cultural groups outside the United States. Offer students background and current status on cultures of the countries they are most likely to study.
Presents profiles of 193 countries of the world. Topics include climate, plants and animals, population and ethnic groups, religions, transportation, history, government, political parties, judicial system, economy, education, arts, media, tourism, and famous people.
Examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on the nutritional health issues of junk food.
This title examines the life of Katy Perry, including her childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores Perry's early interest in music and talent in singing and songwriting that led to the release of her albums. Perry's multiple Number 1 singles and charitable work are also described.
This title examines the life of Keith Urban, including his childhood in New Zealand and Australia, family, education, and rise to fame. It explores his early interest in music and talent in singing and songwriting that led to the release of his albums.
An introduction to being a pet owner for the child ready to get a kitten.
The repetitive question-answer style of this book and close-up photos of ladybugs will keep young children's attention.
This title examines the life of LeBron James, including his childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores his early interest and skill in basketball, as well as his NBA championship wins, MVP awards, Olympic medals, and charitable work.
Collection of articles describing well-known folktales, myths, and legends that are organized by their origins in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia.
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of leopards, and what people can do to help.
Come eye-to-eye with the world's leopards and get to know all about their lives through simple text and dazzling full-color photographs.
This book teaches children the scientific classification of organisms, examines the six kingdoms of living things, what distinguishes them, and how they are subdivided.
This book explains what causes light and darkness on Earth, the properties of light, and how light travels.
Teaches students that teamwork, sharing, and cooperating are important steps in working together and help you reach a goal much faster.
Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn about the letters and sounds of the alphabet.
Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn letter names and sounds.
This book introduces readers to the diverse influences that helped shape Texas' cultural identity. Readers explore the ways architecture, food, and language in Texas are influenced by its close cultural and historical ties to Spain, Mexico, and Native American tribes.
This title examines the life of Lil Wayne, including his childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores his early interest and talent in music, his multiple Grammy Awards, charity foundation, and legal troubles.
This book follows the adventures of a young dolphin as it learns from its mother and then joins the other dolphins as they play.
Explores different perspectives of underwater ocean scenes from swimming through a swarm of poisonous jellyfish and a coral reef to coming face-to-face with a great white shark.
This book encourages children to develop and maintain a positive attitude and build self-confidence.
This book profiles the life and career of country musician, Luke Bryan.
This title examines the lives of Ben Haggerty and Ryan Lewis, the hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, including their childhoods, families, education, and rise to fame. It also explores the duo's early interest and talent in music that led to the release of The Heist.
Readers will learn how to care for Maine Coon cats and discover the characteristics of the breed.
Provides comprehensive information in Earth's oceans, the importance, and the environmental threats placed upon them.
Make It 100! teaches how to count to 100 by ones, fives, and tens.
This biography examines the remarkable life of Malala Yousafzai. Readers will learn about Malala's family background, education, work as an education activist.
This biography examines the remarkable life of Malcolm X. Readers will learn about Malcolm X's family background, childhood, education, and role as a human rights activist and nation of Islam leader.
Illustrations and photos assist in a detailed exploration of mammals, including the skeletal structure, adaptive features, habitats, and relationship with humans.
Provides comprehensive information on land management, its importance, and the environmental threats placed upon it.
Readers will learn about endangered manatees, the issues they face, and how they can be saved.
Provides comprehensive information on the anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet of manatees.
Introduces maps and teaches essential mapping skills, including how to create, use, and interpret maps of coasts.
Introduces maps and teaches essential mapping skills, including how to create, use, and interpret maps of mountains.
Introduces maps and teaches essential mapping skills, including how to create, use, and interpret maps of oceans.
Introduces maps and teaches essential mapping skills, including how to create, use, and interpret maps of rivers.
Introduces maps and teaches essential mapping skills, including how to create, use, and interpret maps of towns and cities.
Introduces maps and teaches essential mapping skills, including how to create, use, and interpret maps of the stars and planets.
This biography examines the remarkable life of Martin Luther King Jr. Readers will learn about King's family background, childhood, education, and inspirational work as a leader of the civil rights movement in the United States.
Young readers learn about Martin Luther King, Jr., Day through simple text, photos, and activities.
Early readers investigate what matter is.
Being polite, having good manners, and showing kindness to others is the topic of this book. Gives different situations and circumstances where politeness is important.
Text promotes children's curiosity while building important science content knowledge. The interaction of text and photos supports and engages readers as they learn about the wonderful world around them. This book focuses on how shadows are formed by sunlight.
This book explores some of the different tools used to measure objects.
This book introduces students to the latest advances in medical technology, shows how this technology can diagnose and treat disease, and speculates where the future of medical technology may lead.
Presents an illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, and royalty.
This book introduces children to the construction vehicles and processes that are used to construct a new school building.
Examines how we use metal in everyday objects, its unique traits and qualities, and how it is processed to be useful to us. Also discusses how metal can be recycled to use again.
This title examines the life of Miley Cyrus, including her childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores Cyrus's early interest in music and talent in singing and acting that led to her breakout role on Hannah Montana and the later release of her albums.
This book presents the concept of money and explains the value of each type alone and in different combinations.
Shows when to use the words "many" or "more" and the words "fewer" or "less."
Engages young readers through simple text and photos as they learn about comparing things in a group by more than and less than.
Tracing the history of two-wheeled grit and glory, this guide covers more than 1,000 of the world's greatest machines, from the earliest prototypes from the mid-nineteenth century, to the dynamic speedsters of today.
Teaches readers how to use their fingers when multiplying by nines.
Young readers learn about what makes their community unique through simple text and photos.
Young readers learn about the United States through simple text and photos.
Teaches young readers number names such as first, second, and third, number order, and how the calendar uses number order.
By presenting prehistoric times as a vacation destination, this guidebook shows armchair time travelers some of the sights--from early Earth to the age of the Neanderthals--and provides facts about features from dinosaurs to extinct plant life.
By presenting outer space as a vacation destination, this guidebook shows armchair astronauts some of the best sights and facts about places, from the Sun to a Black hole.
Covers the power of hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters.
Examines the issues surrounding natural disasters and provides an overview of the topic.
Intermediate readers distinguish between natural and man-made objects.
A six-volume survey of the history of Western thought and culture, presented through 700 alphabetically arranged entries. Each entry explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital, among many others. For students and general readers.
A look at scientists' changing perspectives on the solar system and the new definition of the term 'planet' as it affects the status of Pluto, the eight chief planets, and dwarf planets. Includes photos and drawings of planets, asteroids, and comets.
Provides critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work's cultural and historical significance.
This book provides information about the diverse life that exists in the oceans, ocean explorers, products of the oceans, and suggestions for how the human race can help to preserve the health and welfare of the world's oceans.
Readers will learn about the challenges facing ocean habitats and how they can be saved.
Describes the history of the oil industry, the ways in which oil is refined and processed, the uses of oil and oil products, the influence that the need for oil has on the world's current political situation, and the impact of oil byproducts on the environment.
Addresses how America is a melting pot filled with people from all over the world. Learning about their native language, the foods they eat, and their customs are just some of the issues addressed in this book. Maps that show the different parts of the world where their ancestors came from are an added feature.
Discusses the life of South African sprinter, Oscar Pistorius.
This book provides up-to-date information about the Earth, including facts about its atmosphere, the composition of the planet, and space travel.
Learn about the impact that humans have on the Earth, its environment, and how to reduce damage.
Discusses the five senses, see, hear, smell, touch and taste.
Emergent readers learn facts about the Sun and the important role it plays for our planet.
Outer space and its characteristics are identified and discussed throughout this book.
This book explores Pakistan, a country in a state of political, economic and social transformation. It examines the benefits of change, as well as the challenges to traditional ways of life in an age of increasing globalization.
Examines how we use paper in everyday objects, its unique traits and qualities, and how it is processed to be useful to us. Also discusses how paper can be recycled to use again.
Readers will learn how to care for Persian cats and discover the characteristics of the breed.
This book describes the activities of children who visit a petting zoo, introducing words such as donkey, pony, pig, chick, lamb, frog, rabbit, and guinea pig.
This title examines the life of Pharrell Williams, including his childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores Williams's early interest in music and talent in songwriting that led to writing songs for other artists and eventually the release of his solo albums.
This book profiles the life and career of singer, producer, songwriter, fashion designer, Pharrell Williams.
As the Pilgrims set off for the new world to establish a colony, danger and struggle created many challenges to overcome. To survive and ensure the success of their colony, the Pilgrims looked to a few strong leaders. This book supports students as they compare and contrast the experiences of the Pilgrims and those of the present-day. Captions, maps, and timelines help readers determine the main idea and describe the overall structure of the text.
This title examines the life of Pink, including her childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores Pink's early interest and talent in music, and her Grammy Awards, tours, film appearances, and philanthropy.
Come and join Captain Blackbeard and his pirate crew for an action-packed adventure on the high seas.
Follow a day in the life of Plane while he is at work.
Covers interesting features about Earth, examining extremes around the globe such as hot and cold spots, as well as the strange and remote places that a diverse planet offers.
Early readers examine how plants differ because of the adaptations they make.
Provides information about the complexities of the plant kingdom, covering non-flowering as well as flowering plants and revealing their structures, natural history, and importance in human life.
Intermediate readers learn about photosynthesis.
This book teaches readers how plants are used for food and alternative forms of fuel, and how they have a medicinal effect on curing diseases and promoting good health.
Presents information on the life cycle, cellular structure, diversity, cultivation, production, and species of fungi, algea, and plants, using illustrations and photographs.
Examines how we use plastic in everyday objects, its unique traits and qualities, and how it is processed to be useful to us. Also discusses how plastic can be recycled to use again.
This book provides detailed information about the different layers of the Earth's crust, and explains how shifting tectonic plates can cause natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis.
This book introduces the concept of counting using dogs.
This book explores different shapes at the seashore.
This book is a fictional story about a little girl who receives a new puppy from her parents.
This math concept book engages young readers through simple text and photos as they learn how groups change when you add 1 or take away 1.
Plus 2, Minus 2 relates counting by 2 to addition and subtraction.
Profiles the life of Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio since he was elected Pope Francis on March 13, 2013, head of the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics.
This biography examines the remarkable life of Pope Francis. Readers will learn about Pope Francis's family background, childhood, education, and work with the poor and the Catholic Church.
Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.
Explores the origins of life on earth--why it began in the sea and not on land, how dinosaurs ruled for millions of years, and how mammals and humans took over.
Provides comprehensive information on Earth's various ecosystems, their importance, and the environmental threats placed upon them.
Profiles the lives of Prince William and Duchess Kate.
This book explores how everyone has problems and how most problems have solutions. Students learn the importance of stopping and thinking and getting all the facts so they can be better prepared to solve a problem they may encounter.
Provides comprehensive information in Earth's food supply and its protection, the interrelationships of the natural world, environmental problems both natural and man-made, the relative risks associated with these problems, and solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.
Force and motion are introduced in this book. Examples that students can relate to in their everyday lives are provided throughout the text.
Looks at the secrets of the monumental structures of the ancient world, from the tombs of Egypt to the pyramids of Central America.
This book takes a look at the sprawling trees and dense undergrowth of the rain forest, and introduces young readers to the animals that inhabit this ecosystem.
This book is a fictional account of an adventurous young explorer's trip through the Amazon along the Rio Blanco river where she goes jaguar tracking, joins tribal villagers for a feast after hunting, and discovers an ancient site.
Young readers learn about Ramadan through simple text, photos, and activities.
Examines all of the world's major faiths, as well as the lesser-known beliefs of Africa and the Americas. Explores the religious practices and traditions of each belief system, and profiles the deities and holy figures of each faith.
Profiles a diverse collection of famous people from around the world from past to present, detailing the influence of these individuals in the course of history.
Provides comprehensive information on the interrelationship of the natural world, environmental problems both natural and man-made, the relative risks associated with these problems, and solutions of resolving and/or preventing them.
The life cycle of a plant is explained as well as how different plants use different ways to reproduce, how the different parts of a plant play a role in how it receives the nutrients it needs to survive, how plants are pollinated, and how more plant species are being discovered every day.
This book offers a glimpse into the world of reptiles, and introduces young readers to flying snakes, underwater lizards, rare dinosaur relatives, and more of nature's cold-blooded creatures.
This book examines the habitat, diet, and characteristics of various types of reptiles, including special adaptations that allow them to live in their environments.
This book teaches children to respect others who are different from themselves.
This book encourages children to exercise responsibility in their daily lives.
This title examines the life of Rihanna, including her childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. It also explores Rihanna's early interest and talent in music, as well as her multiple Grammy Awards, tours, acting roles, and charitable foundation.
This book profiles the musical group, Rixton.
Profiles the life and career of Robert Kirkman, the creative writer behind a huge body of work including the television show, The Walking Dead.
Examines the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.
From blue schist to blue granite, malachite to meteorites, and taconite to travertine, this guide is packed full of images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of each rock and mineral.
Examines various aspects of rocks and minerals - including formation, classes, uses, and the earth's crust - with detailed illustrations and photographs.
This biography examines the remarkable life of Ronald Reagan. Readers will learn about Reagan's family background, childhood, education, work experience as a radio personality and an actor, and leadership as the governor of California and the fortieth US president.
This book profiles the life and career of professional football player, Russell Wilson.
This book explores Russia, a country in a state of political, economic and social transformation. It examines the benefits of change, as well as the challenges to traditional ways of life in an age of increasing globalization.
Profiles the life and career of actor Ryan Gosling, written for young adults.
Text demonstrates how mathematical measurements, estimations, and calculations can be used in construction projects, using such significant examples as the Egyptian Pyramids and the Great Wall of China to illustrate the point.
Students use math to understand space, the size of the solar system, and conditions on other planets.
Text explores the important relationship between math and sports, using baseball, football, boxing, NASCAR, and skateboarding as examples.
Text uses math to compare various forms of transportation, including air, rail, and space travel. For grades 4-8.
Text explores the relationship between the science of weather and mathematics.
Text covers calculating standard and military times, time zones, and the calendar year.
Learn how recipes are very much like mathematical formulas and that having a strong math background will help you improve your culinary skills.
Learn how the details on a map have to be precise and that maps depend on math for their accuracy.
This biography examines the remarkable life of Saint Pope John Paul II. Readers will learn about Saint Pope John Paul II's family background, childhood, education, inspirational work as a Roman Catholic priest, bishop, cardinal, and pope, and his canonization.
This biography examines the remarkable life of Sam Walton. Readers will learn about Walton's family background, childhood, education, and entrepreneurial work as the founder of Walmart and Sam's Club.
This reference provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history.
Provides comprehensive information on sources of education-related financial aid sponsored and administered by private organizations and companies. Covers a variety of programs in all educational areas, including area and ethnic studies, business, computer science, education, liberal arts, medicine, physical sciences, theology and religion, and more. Intended for students and others interested in education funding.
Emergent readers are introduced to science safety rules and why they are important.
Explains how the laws of science, especially physics, are at work in the sport of auto racing.
Explains how the laws of science, especially physics, are at work in the sport of baseball.
Explains how the laws of science, especially physics, are at work in the sport of basketball.
Explains how the laws of science, especially physics, are at work in the sport of football.
Explains how the laws of science, especially physics, are at work in the sport of snowboarding.
Explains how the laws of science, especially physics, are at work in the sport of soccer.
Readers will learn about endangered sea turtles, the issues they face, and how they can be saved.
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered seals, and what people can do to help.
Learn fascinating facts about the seasons in this basic introduction to the subject.
Discusses the Egyptian preservation of dead bodies, stories associated with mummies, and mummies from different cultures, including Incan and Sicilian.
Intermediate readers discover the different ways plants reproduce.
This title presents the history of seismology. Text details how early theories led to our modern understanding of the forces behind earthquakes and volcanoes. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible.
Profiles the life and career of singer and actress, Selena Gomez.
The seasons of the year and pictures of nature are used to teach young readers about shapes and patterns.
This book teaches students what being a friend means and how it is important to listen and trust and what it takes to meet and make new friends.
This book features imagined conversations between sharks that live on a reef, revealing characteristics of a variety of sharks as well as what they really think about divers.
Readers will learn how to care for Siamese cats and discover the characteristics of the breed.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers skateboarding.
This book explains how humans and animals have a skeleton to support the inner workings of their bodies and how the attached muscles allow mobility. The exoskeletons of insects are also discussed.
This book invites students to think of school as if it is a job. It teaches the importance of being there on time every day, coming prepared to work, following directions, and working with other people. This title will also allow students to explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
This book teaches students about skills for successful social lives. It addresses topics such as friendships, time management, and self-discovery. This title will also allow students to determine the main idea of a text, explain how it is supported by key details, and summarize the text.
Covers slavery during the colonization of the Americas where more than 12 million Africans were stolen from their homelands and forced to work in plantation colonies.
This book examines the habitat, diet, and characteristics of various types of snakes.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers snowboarding.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers soccer.
Emergent readers learn about solids and liquids.
Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
Provides an overview of important historical events or periods in world history. This volume focuses on the important dates in history of space exploration, providing a sense of time, place, and chronology through the use of maps and timelines as well as text.
Discusses space exploration, including information on NASA, early space pioneers, and rockets and satellites.
This book is a fictional account of five astronauts and their pet rabbit who embark upon a long-term space mission to explore the planets of the solar system in the spacecraft Ramesses.
Examines the science behind space research, from the Apollo missions to space shuttle flights, and the invaluable data gathered by robotic probes over the years.
This book describes which animals are considered to be the fastest animals on the Earth and the specific reasons they have this unique advantage compared to other animals.
Answers basic questions students ask when learning about spending money and other financial skills needed for adulthood such as strategies for making a budget, spending with cash versus credit and whether to rent or buy a place to live.
Explores sports injuries in detail, covering causes, diagnosis, and current medical research.
Examines the most current scientific studies and provides in-depth information on health issues and treatment for sports nutrition.
From observing the night sky to looking to the stars and beyond, this book contains a guide to all 88 constellations of the night sky, as wells as features the best tools and techniques to get started.
Maps, illustrations and text describe various aspects of countries of the world including physical features, population, standards of living, natural resources, industries, environmental issues and climate.
Intermediate readers explore the difference between climate and weather.
Introduces basic scientific principles of the Sun and Moon and shows readers how to do age-appropriate, simple experiments and projects.
This book provides a lineup of extreme machines including gargantuan road trains, monster military vehicles, rigs, crawlers, haulers, and souped-up racing trucks.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers surfing.
Provides comprehensive information in Earth's sources of renewable and nonrenewable energy, how they are used, their benefits and disadvantages, their interrelationships with the natural world, and the future of Earth's sources of energy.
Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers swimming.
Uses photographs and illustrations to examine different facets of technology, including everyday application, medical uses, innovations, and technology on the cutting-edge.
Collection of articles describing the great inventors and inventions that have changed the world regarding transportation, energy, daily life, and communication.
Explores teen depression in detail, covering its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances.