Every year, hockey fans from around the world anticipate the battle for hockey's greatest prize: the Stanley Cup. The road to the Stanley Cup is long and difficult but is well worth it for fans and players alike. The Stanley Cup has a long-standing tradition rooted in Lord Stanley of Preston's inspiration upon seeing his first hockey game in 1889. For more than a century, players have skated, s…
Law enforcement officers and scientists work together using different kinds of sciences to solve crimes by looking beyond what we can see with our eyes. Seeing the Evidence: Forensic Scientists at Work provides students with three case files describing how each crime was solved using science to look at forensic evidence. The book can also be used to teach students how to make inferences and dra…
Whale sharks are the world's largest fish, but don't let the name fool you. These gentle giants are nothing like most other sharks. Students will enjoy reading about how these creatures eat, migrate, reproduce, and more. Maps and fascinating images support the text.
Have you ever wondered why your eyes are blue and your sibling's are brown? Why a friend can roll his tongue and you can't? This informative book answers these questions. Readers will also learn about dominant and recessive traits and how to use a Punnett square to determine the probability of inheriting a particular characteristic.
Wildlife Rescue informs readers about the rehabilitation of injured animals. It tells readers what to do if they find an injured animal and describes the many steps that are taken to rehabilitate these animals. The book also discusses disaster rescues and the release of rehabilitated wildlife.
King Richard III ruled England over five hundred years ago, but researchers only recently found his grave under a parking lot in Leicester, England. In The Bones of a King, students will learn about the controversies surrounding Richard III's time on the throne, his death, and how he was later portrayed as well as how scientists confirmed the identity of the remains.
Batter up! Each October baseball fans sit on the edge of their seats and anxiously await the high point of the Major League Baseball season: the World Series. This best-of-seven playoff series is rooted in a rich history filled with amazing athletic feats and baseball superstars. The Wonderful World Series is a detailed text that relates the history and highlights of this exciting tournament.
The human brain is an amazing organ. It controls every part of the body, from breathing to writing a symphony. In The Amazing Brain, students will learn how different parts of the brain perform different functions, the methods scientists use to learn more about the body's incredible control center, and most importantly, how to care for their own brains. Students will also have the opportunity t…
Condors: Giant Birds covers many interesting facts about these graceful flyers. From condors' eating habits to their near extinction, students will enjoy reading about these amazing creatures. Vibrant pictures and maps enhance the text.
The title of this book sets the reader up for a personalized approach to the presidential election process. In this often humorous, but straightforward book, students are invited to imagine themselves as the candidate. Each step in the process is explained in an engaging manner, in which the author seems to be having a conversation with the reader rather than simply providing information. Inter…