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.
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.
India will show students many interesting aspects of this country, including its fascinating people and their celebrations. From crowded cities to jungles and mangrove forests, students will enjoy learning about this unique country and its culture.
Ever wonder how astronauts sleep in space? What about going to the bathroom? How do you eat when your food floats away? Life in Space answers these questions and more as readers learn about astronauts' daily lives aboard the International Space Station. A variety of photos, graphs, and sidebars illuminate this book's exploration of daily activities in weightlessness. Use this book to teach abou…
In the mid-nineteenth century, among the bustling changes taking place in Paris, a group of rebel artists emerged. Known as Impressionists, these artists challenged traditional and preferred art forms, sparking a revolution that would influence artistic movements for many years to come. Make an Impression introduces students to art history through Impressionism as well as its early key players,…
During the 1200s, horsemen from Asia called the Mongols established the largest land empire ever created. These conquerors expanded their empire by leveling entire cities, killing the people who dwelled in them. The warrior largely responsible for their success was Genghis Khan, who became the Universal Ruler of all of the Mongol tribes and created a unified nation. How did Genghis Khan become …
Sometimes, the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Picture languages have been around for thousands of years and continue to be used today. Say It with Pictures is a detailed look at the amazing picture languages of the ancient Mayan and Egyptian cultures. The book can also be used to teach students how to discern the author's point of view and to effectively summarize.