The Industrial Revolution

The world as we know it today is a direct result of the Industrial Revolution, a time of great change and innovation. While the Industrial Revolution improved the standard of living for many people around the world, it also had negative effects, including an ongoing dependency on fossil fuels and poor work environments. The Industrial Revolution introduces students to a detailed history of this…

Pyramids

Pyramids explains why, how, and by whom the Egyptian pyramids were built. It also explains how bodies were prepared for burial inside the pyramids. The book discusses the importance of studying the pyramids as a way of learning about ancient Egyptians and their culture. Pyramids built by other cultures, such as the Aztecs and the Mayans, are also discussed. Illustrations and photographs enhance…

Satellites

Satellites informs the reader in detail about various artificial satellites and provides some of the history of these satellites. The book also describes how we use satellites in our lives today and the ways satellites may be used in our future. Readers learn even more as they view the exceptional photographs.

Word Smith, Private I "Rhyme Crime"

Word Smith, Private I, is back with another mystery story filled with alliterations, hyperboles, rhyming, similes, and idioms. Ben Brannoor enters Word Smith's office claiming that someone or something is stealing rhymes out of his greeting cards and replacing them with un-rhymes. Not only are rhymes stolen from greeting cards, but also from advertising slogans and song lyrics. Word Smith and B…

Empire State Building

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.

The Great Wall of China

For thousands of years, Chinese emperors built the Great Wall by adding more and more sections, making it a fascinating look into the country's long history. Readers will learn about why this wonder was built as well as the different types of construction used.

A Hip-Hop 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…

The Mill Girl

When Samantha left her family farm to work at the Lowell mills, she looked forward to having independence and being able to send money home to help her family. However, when she arrives, she learns that the Lowell mills aren't exactly what she expected. As Samantha learns more about Lowell from the other girls, she finds herself facing a difficult choice. Read The Mill Girl to find out what Sam…

Believe It or Not?

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.

Why We Sleep

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ed. I

Series Title

LEVELLED BOOK . V

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S.E w