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Louise A Spilsbury
The Mound Builders were some of the most advanced Native peoples to be encountered by European explorers. They made their homes in the part of North America along what is…
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Ancient Egypt is known for its incredible achievements across many different fields, such as architecture, medicine, engineering, and art. From the great and mighty pharaohs to the mysterious hieroglyphics, their…
Readers of this text will learn about women who have dominated combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. These highly competitive sports are exciting, and readers learn…
When it’s cold outside, super sports girls get out on the ice and into the snow. Ice climbing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling: these are just a few of the winter sports…
Supergirls have been making their own waves in water sports. Women athletes have excelled at sports such as free diving, surfing, and white water kayaking. They’ve also sailed around the…
Super sports girls are taking it to the streets! Readers of this text learn all about the supergirls of street sports: world-class cyclers, long boarders, and more. Some people even…
The great outdoors is an athlete’s playground, and supergirls have gone wild. Women athletes have explored the wilderness in extremes, from hiking 1,000 miles long-distance to climbing vertical rock. The…
Women athletes go the distance in this text’s exploration of supergirls who cycle. These world-class athletes are in races that span from just a few miles to over 4,000 miles…
There are many kinds of deserts, and not all are hot and sandy. In fact, there’s a desert in Antarctica! This eye-opening book takes readers into various deserts around the…
This fascinating book introduces readers to the intriguing plant and animal life that call grasslands home. They’ll learn about the weird adaptations of the baobab tree, clever animal camouflage, and…
For all those young scientists who aren’t mountain climbers, this lively look at high-altitude ecosystems takes us to the highest peaks to learn about the amazing interactions between plants and…
Let’s dive into the abyss of our planet’s least explored ecosystems, we’re headed into the oceans! With this appealing book, packed with remarkable images, future marine biologists will learn about…
It’s time to go deep, deep into the jungle, and no raincoat is needed! This motivating volume provides all the facts that rain forest explorers need, including comprehensive explanations about…
Wetlands are complex ecosystems necessary for the health of our planet. In recent years, governments and environmental organizations have worked to protect these habitats and the organisms that can only…
Inclined planes are around us every day, though we may not always realize it. Wheelchair ramps, slides, and even stairs are all examples of inclined planes that are integral parts…
This accessible book introduces readers to the lever through real-world examples.
Readers will learn all about this important, simple machine through detailed pictures with thorough annotations. They’ll explore key engineering topics and learn about real-world examples of pulleys.
The screw is a fundamental tool in nearly all construction projects. This accessible book introduces readers to this simple machine and its many uses through real-world examples.
What do nails, hammers, axes, and human teeth have in common? They’re all examples of wedges. This fascinating simple machine takes many important forms that shape how humans interact with…
This accessible book helps readers relate wheels and axles to the technology in their daily lives through cool real-world examples.
This adventurous guide sheds light on the culture of violence and power in Asia during ancient times. Through vivid language and detailed sidebars, young readers will be drawn to all…
Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this … volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the…
Give young readers a deeper look into the violent culture of one of history’s most powerful empires. Students will explore everything from human sacrifices and cannibalism to bloodletting and slavery…
The Mayan Empire is remembered as one of the most progressive but violent civilizations in history. Readers will explore a variety of unsavory topics, from bloody battles and skull racks…
Violent chariot races, evil emperors, and murderous weapons. This stirring volume delves deep into the dark, violent history of one of the world’s most important ancient cultures. With vivid language…
This enthralling volume is sure to intrigue and excite young readers through a variety of gruesome and fascinating topics. Lethal swordsmanship, pillaging, human sacrifices, and more will thrill and horrify…
