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.
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…
Natural Wonders of the World teaches readers about five of the natural wonders of the world: the Grand Canyon, Paricutín, Victoria Falls, Mount Everest, and the Great Barrier Reef. The book explains how the structures were formed and where they are located. Maps, charts, and photographs support the text. Students will also have the opportunity to identify cause-and-effect relationships as well…
Acropolis Adventure is told from a young man's perspective as he and his parents vacation in Greece. He meets Dimitri, an old friend of his father's, who shows him some of the famous local landmarks. Most importantly, Dimitri teaches Brady how to appreciate the details and beauty that surround him. Brady leaves Greece a different person. Illustrations and a map support the text.
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.
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 Amazon rainforest is a rich, living treasure. Filled with more kinds of insects, plants, and animals than anywhere else in the world, the Amazon is a complex and fascinating habitat. The Amazing Amazon provides students a comprehensive look at this intricate world through detailed text and colorful photographs. The book can also be used to teach author's point of view and how to effectively…
Although humans have existed for nearly two hundred thousand years, they did not form civilizations until relatively recently. One of the most fascinating and earliest examples of a civilization is that of ancient Mesopotamia. Ancient Mesopotamia offers a detailed look at the history and influence of this fertile part of the world. The book can also be used to teach students how to make inferen…
Gustave Eiffel's iconic tower has overlooked Paris since the 1880s when it was opened to the public during the World's Fair. This interesting text explains how the structure was designed and built as well as what visitors can see today.
The legislative branch is one of three branches in the United States government. Also called Congress, the legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The men and women who serve as senators and representatives have many important duties. They are in charge of making and changing the country's laws. Of the three branches of government, the legislative branch is…