Have you ever wondered where money comes from or who decides its value? Money, Money, Money provides students with an informative look at the development of money. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main idea and details and to use proper nouns correctly.
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.
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.
"Home is the nicest word there is." These are the words of renowned Little House author Laura Ingalls Wilder. From the vast Kansas prairie to the cold Dakota Territory, Laura had many homes throughout her youth. It was only late in her life that she began to share her childhood memories through a series of unforgettable books. Students will enjoy learning about the life and adventures of Laura …
In China, students will learn about many things that make the country special. They will learn about the history of China and its people, some of the animals that live there, and much more. Colorful maps and pictures enhance the text.
Prairies Alive! teaches readers all about the grasslands of the world. It highlights three types of North American grasslands, tells about the importance of fire, and explains the need to preserve the world's prairies. The book also gives detailed examples of the kinds of plants and animals found on the prairie. Photographs, illustrations, and captions support the text.
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 natural world is full of complex relationships among different kinds of organisms. Symbiotic Wildlife is a nonfiction informational book that looks at how different species interact in ways that benefit each other. The book can also be used to teach students how to compare and contrast information and the proper use of commas in a series.
Hoover Dam stands as one of the greatest engineering feats in the United States. It helped transform the American Southwest, allowing water from the Colorado River to be used throughout the desert landscape. Students will enjoy learning about how the dam was built and how it operates.