Have you ever wondered where money comes from or who decides its value? Money, Money, Money provides students with an informative look at the development of money. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main idea and details and to use proper nouns correctly.
National Parks explains the value of national parks, discusses some issues surrounding national parks, and explores the unique and interesting features of parks around the world. Students will learn about animals that live in a large grassland in Africa, and find out how plants and animals of the forest and ocean interact in a small national park in Costa Rica. Students also will read about som…
Celebrated as one of the modern wonders of the world, the Panama Canal forever changed trade and travel in the Americas. The Panama Canal provides students a look at the obstacles and triumph in completing this engineering feat. The book can also be used to teach students how to understand cause-and-effect relationships and the proper use of prepositional phrases.
Throughout history, humans have worked hard to achieve flight. One way we have accomplished this goal is through paragliding. Paragliding tells readers all about this daring and adventurous sport, including who can fly, how to fly, and how to stay safe. This information will pique students' interest while also giving them the opportunity to summarize as well as identify cause-and-effect relatio…
People of all ages learn to scuba dive for many reasons. For instance, they may want to see amazing habitats, swim with beautiful marine life, or explore shipwrecks on the ocean floor. Scuba takes a look at the history of diving: the equipment, how to get certified as a scuba diver, and the effects caused by diving. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify cause-and-effect re…
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…
Arrows is a story centered on a thirteen-year-old girl who discovers a series of arrows carved into large boulders. With her grandfather's help, she uncovers a hidden cipher. Will they be able to break the code or will the message remain a mystery? Illustrations and a photograph support the text.
Basketball began with a peach basket nailed to a post and has grown to become one of the world's most popular sports. Engage students with interesting information about the game, its origins, and some of its famous athletes. Exciting images, maps, and diagrams enhance the text.
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.