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Ancient Greece was known for its sophisticated culture and great thinkers in the fields of philosophy, science, and math. The life and culture of this amazing ancient society will leap…
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Diagrams and full-color photos and illustrations, paired with accessible and informative text, showcase how the heart works and what its job is in the human body –Provided by publisher.
Explore the world of taste and digestion in this volume that follows food through the digestive system –Provided by publisher.
Readers will be thrilled to learn more about the microscopic world of microbes and their impact on the human body –Provided by publisher.
As one of the five elements of weather, air pressure is the driving force behind shifting weather patterns. Readers discover how high and low pressure areas work and the ways…
With climate change seeming to become an increasingly undeniable reality, we find ourselves facing more extreme weather than ever before. This title take a look at some examples of extreme…
This title provides readers with a solid understanding of what a hurricane is and how it forms. It also provides information about how meteorologists track storms and the instruments they…
This title introduces readers to the jet stream and examines how it impacts the formation of winds and weather. Diagrams and full-color photos draw in even the most reluctant readers…
The mysterious lights of the aurora borealis are a thing of legend. Some people live where they can see this phenomenon nearly every night, while others of us can only…
Joanne Randolph
Take a new look at Australia, through Maths! Have you got the mathematical stamina to complete the most adventurous calculations that Australia can throw at you? This unique book teaches…
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The worlds biggest, scariest spiders are explored in this unforgettable book. Detail-rich text and a nightmare facts spread clarify some of the myths and facts about these hairy arachnids. Readers…
Francisca Alvarez is one of America’s greatest unsung heroes. This book dramatically recounts her daring rescue of American prisoners from slaughter during the Texas War for Independence. Her compassionate treatment…
In September, 1781, the young Marquis de Lafayette of France and other leaders of colonial troops prepare to battle British troops led by Lord Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.
Bulldozers baring ripper teeth and crawler tracks and the men and women who operate them help build the roads and buildings we use every day. This book will enrich readers’…
Shoveling boulders and dirt, lifting pipes and logs, and crossing rocky, uneven terrain, wheel loaders perform some of the most important jobs at the construction site and in the forest…
Baring metal blades, snowplows cut through ice and snow. Strong treads keep the trucks from skidding on treacherous roads. Young readers will enjoy learning about the legions of oversize trucks…
Concrete mixers are some of the more visually stunning vehicles used in roadwork. Curious readers will be intrigued by the constantly spinning load perched atop the hulking truck, richly photographed…
Rich in detail, this book describes the work of the road paver, a vehicle that spreads tar on prepared surfaces. The book highlights the importance of teamwork in this, as…
Road milling machines capture the imagination as they rip through layers of concrete and prepare the road for fresh paving. Readers will expand their vocabularies and their imaginations while learning…
Before concrete can be laid and tar paved, road scrapers must clear a path, the first step in the process of building roads. Young readers, will experience success with the…
Thematically arranged sets of 3rd-grade reading level books that conform to the elementary curriculum.
Engage beginning readers with the high-powered mechanics of Earth Movers. Through introductory vocabulary, rich photography, and book and Web resources, readers will learn about industrial vehicles at work in the…
Introduce young readers to the world of roads with a series that follows the creation and maintenance of these roads by concrete technology. Rudimentary vocabulary, vivid photography, and book and…
Learn time in rhyme! Rhyming verses make learning about the seasons easy for young readers, and colorful photos reinforce the concept.
Readers will learn time in rhyme! Rhyming verses make learning about the months easy for young readers, and colorful photographs reinforce the concept.
From kittens to giraffes, readers will learn that there are as many different tongues as there are animals. A kid-friendly title that will really speak to a child’s inquisitive side.
Traveling is a fun way to use math skills in the real world. Readers discover this as they explore the cities and natural wonders of North America, using the fun…
Stormy is a dark cloud, but she’s a friendly narrator who explains her life above the earth.
Animals play a large role in the stories of many cultures. They are often a source of symbolism and add insight to stories. This engaging play, based on a folktale…
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Folktales often portray stories about the creation of certain places. Readers of this engaging play learn one tale of how the Hawaiian Islands came to be. The story of Ma-ui…
All over the world, stories are passed down from generation to generation. When a certain tale is circulated and known by many people, it is a folktale. Readers of this…
