What is the truth behind Bigfoot sightings and the Bermuda Triangle disappearances? Does anybody really know? These mysteries, among others, are described in the book Believe It or Not? The book can also be used to teach students how to analyze main idea and details and the proper use of adverbs.
The Berlin Wall describes the events that led up to the construction of the Berlin Wall, the vast differences in a divided Germany during the Cold War, and the consequences of the wall's eventual destruction. This book can be used to teach students how to discern the author's point of view and to effectively summarize.
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.…
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.
n this fascinating biography of Salah al-Din, find out how one man united the Muslim people, retook Jerusalem from the Christians, and came to be known as one of the greatest and most compassionate leaders during the Crusades.