Nature is filled with an amazing array of living things, each with unique designs and behaviors that help it adapt and survive. Humans have much to learn from nature, and the new science of biomimicry helps us copy and apply lessons from nature in our own lives. Biomimicry allows students to investigate a variety of examples of biomimicry from Velcro to antireflective computer screens and more.…
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.
Beginning as a game played among First Nations tribes, Lacrosse has steadily grown in popularity. Today, people of many ages around the world play the sport. Engage students with the incredible images and diagrams that accompany the text.
Fans of pop culture love the colorful and crowded worlds discovered at comic conventions. Comic Cons provides students with a detailed look into these gatherings of comic enthusiasts. The book can also be used to teach students how to distinguish between fact and opinion and use plural nouns.
The Empire State Building has been a hallmark of the New York City skyline since its completion in 1931. This book will fascinate students with information about the building's construction and history.
New York City's failing economy during the 1970s pushed young creative people to start a music revolution that quickly became a cultural movement. A Hip-Hop History provides readers with abundant information about the history of hip-hop music, its key elements or pillars, its challenges, and the impact this genre has had in the United States and the world. The book can also be used to teach stu…
Fans of pop culture love the colorful and crowded worlds discovered at comic conventions. Comic Cons provides students with a detailed look at these gatherings of comic enthusiasts. The book can also be used to teach students how to distinguish between fact and opinion and use plural nouns.