Beginning as a game played among First Nations tribes, Lacrosse has steadily grown in popularity. Today, people of many ages around the world play the sport. Engage students with the incredible images and diagrams that accompany the text.
The Great Plains of the United States has been home to Native nations for thousands of years. The Lakota provides information about one of the three different groups that make up the Oceti Sakowin Nation. This informational text will teach readers about the Lakota way of life, their traditions, and how they continue to protect their culture. The book can also be used to teach students how to id…
When a fox frightens Leo while in the woods, he runs farther into the woods, which causes him and his friend Dontrelle to get lost. Just when Leo thinks all hope is lost of finding their way back home, Dontrelle teaches him how to use constellations in the night sky to navigate.
Young Nicholas escapes the watchful eye of his aunt and discovers the hidden wonders of the lumber-room—a place where adults store odds and ends that, to a boy, seem like wondrous treasures.
M Is for Mexico is an introduction to the country's history, geography, and culture. Written from the point of view of Juan Rodriguez, a fifth grader from Mexico, the book encourages readers to visit the country to see all it has to offer. Some of the highlights include some of the ancient pyramids and cities, the Copper Canyon, the cenotes, and the amazing beaches. Photographs, maps, and illus…
The Message takes place in the 1940s in Caen, France, during Hitler's reign over Europe during World War II. Three young, brave French Resistance workers meet privately to relay important information to other Resistance workers. Using a homemade radio transmitter, they broadcast lifesaving information to help liberate France —but not without facing grave danger. Illustrations and maps support…
Microbes: Friend or Foe? is an informational book that gives readers a close look at microbes-including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The book provides examples of how microbes are both helpful and harmful. It explains how they are spread and how bad microbes are fought using vaccines and antibiotics. Photographs, a map, and a chart support the text.
Filled with mountains, deserts, and beaches, Morocco is a land with an ancient history. Students will enjoy learning about Morocco's amazing food, culture, animals, and all this northern African country has to offer.
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…
By writing about science in a clear and engaging way, Rachel Carson helped the American public understand the effects pesticides and herbicides can have on our environment. Her courage and perseverance in the face of hostile opposition also helped inspire the environmental movement. Rachel Carson gives students a glimpse into the life and work of a woman who brought attention to important envir…