Many people have heard of Venice, Italy, but did you know there are other cities built on or near bodies of water, too? Water Cities is a nonfiction text that gives students more information about these fascinating cities. Engaging photographs and an interesting topic will capture students' interest in learning more about the world around them. The book can also be used to teach students how to…
Requiring patience and skill, the sport of Golf has remained popular since its invention in the 1400s. This book explores not only the game's history and rules, but also some legendary players. Photos and diagrams enhance the text.
One of the most popular winter sports, Hockey excites crowds around the world. Students will be interested to read about the rules of the game as well as its history and famous players. Maps, diagrams, and incredible photos offer additional ways to engage in the text.
The work of Marie Curie revolutionized scientific understanding of the nature of atoms and opened up new frontiers in medicine. Marie Curie is a detailed account of this remarkable woman's legacy in the face of discrimination and struggle. The book can be used to teach students the elements of a biography.
Whale sharks are the world's largest fish, but don't let the name fool you. These gentle giants are nothing like most other sharks. Students will enjoy reading about how these creatures eat, migrate, reproduce, and more. Maps and fascinating images support the text.
Wildlife Rescue informs readers about the rehabilitation of injured animals. It tells readers what to do if they find an injured animal and describes the many steps that are taken to rehabilitate these animals. The book also discusses disaster rescues and the release of rehabilitated wildlife.
This book presents readers with a unique text structure—that of a local newspaper publishing letters to the editor. Members of a local community share their opinions both supporting and opposing expansion and renovation of the local zoo. Through these letters, readers are presented with the pros and cons of the issue of whether zoos should exist or be abolished. Readers can decide for themsel…