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, Lynn Peppas
Describes the myths and traditions of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica including how the ancient Mayas believed that they were formed from the flesh of a god who cut off…
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An easy introduction to different kinds of cranes and the work they do.
Takes young readers to a soccer practice to show them the basics of addition. This work helps students learn about addition words and symbols, strategies for adding up to 10-plus-10…
Greek culture has influenced many other cultures around the globe for thousands of years. This book describes how the traditions, beliefs and rituals of people across the country are observed…
Helps readers explore the meaning of division, the connection between division and subtraction, and the relationship between division and multiplication. This work features photographs and diagrams that provide readers with…
Features simple text and colourful photos that make learning important concepts easy. This title uses familiar two- and three- dimensional geometric shapes and their properties from home and school to…
The accomplishments of famed cattleman Charles Goodnight are retold with a fresh perspective in thie fascinating biography. From the blazing of the Goodnight-Loving Trail to the invention of the chuck…
From leading the decisive victory of the Battle of San Jacinto to becoming the first president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston’s 25 years of leadership were instrumental in…
Known as ‘the Father of Texas, ’ Stephen F. Austin established the first Anglo-American colony in the Tejas provice of Mexico. Austin’s economic motivations and the impact of his settlement…
Rene-Robert Cavelier, better known as Sieur de La Salle, set out to build a French colony on the mouth of the Mississippi River. Instead, he spend more than two years…
Jose Antonio Navarro was the most renowned Tejano of his generation. He fought valiantly for Texas’s independence from Mexico, became a respected statesman, and even helped write the Constitution of…
Did you know that cirrus clouds form very high in the sky? They form above the height at which most airplanes fly. Learn more in What Are Cirrus Clouds?, a…
Did you know that cumulus clouds are bright white clouds with puffy tops and flat bottoms? These clouds look like floating piles of cotton balls. Learn more in What Are…
Did you know that clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals? Each cloud droplet is so small and light that it floats on air. Learn more…
Did you know that stratus clouds can cover the sky like a thick gray blanket? Stratus clouds are the lowest clouds in the sky. Learn more in What Are Stratus…
An introduction to the life and career of the singer Carly Rae Jepsen.
An introduction to the life and career of the singer Carrie Underwood.
An introduction to the life and career of champion downhill skier Lindsey Vonn.
An introduction to the life and career of hockey player Sidney Crosby.
Growing up in a family of musicians, Bruno Mars started his music career performing at a young age in his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii. After high school he moved to…
The French calendar is filled with ftes, or festivals, which are celebrated with tasty food, colorful decorations, wonderful music, and exciting games. This informative book looks at France’s major holidays…
This book describes the geological makeup and history of the Atacama Desert in Chile. One of the driest areas of the world-some parts never receive any rain-the desert’s climate can…
Discusses the topography, climate, plant and animal life, and human cultures of the Great Victoria Desert as well as the problems that it faces.
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Describes the geological makeup and history of the Great Victoria Desert in Australia. This book helps readers to learn about the Mamungari Conservation Park located in the Great Victoria Desert…
This title introduces the properties of liquids. Young scientists will discover what happens to a liquid when it is heated and cooled. Readers will observe, describe, and compare the properties…
Supports both maths and science standards. This book helps readers learn to identify different tools used to measure matter, such as balances, rulers, and thermometers. It also helps readers gain…
Helps readers to identify the properties of gases. This book also helps readers to discover different kinds of gases and their practical, everyday uses.
Introduces the properties of liquids. In this book, young scientists discover what happens to a liquid when it is heated and cooled. It helps readers to observe, describe, and compare…
Provides readers with a solid introduction to this form of matter. This book helps readers to learn the unique properties of solids and the conditions under which they change state.
Meet the boys behind the new British Invasion! This exciting new biography tells the incredible story of pop group One Direction. From their start on the UK TV show X…
This title chronicles the U.S. bombing of these Japanese cities during World War II. Topics include the development of the atomic bomb, Nixons decision to drop the bombs, and the…
This title examines the events leading up to the removal of the Cherokee from their native lands, the suffering endured on the Trail of Tears, and the struggles they faced…
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Affecting 24 U.S. states, Sandy is the second-costliest superstorm in United States history. This informative book follows the timeline of the superstorm and features personal accounts by those who experienced…
Cold case files dont stay cold for very long anymore. After the medical and police teams have secured the area, the crime scene investigators arrive on the scene. This fascinating…
The robots of today do more than just heavy lifting. Machines that can sense the world and make decisions are now being used in space, industry, medicine, and the military…
Cold case files don’t stay cold for very long anymore. This fascinating book follows the efforts of the different crime scene investigators involved in gathering and analyzing the evidence of…
The Holocaust was the deliberate extermination of Jews and other people deemed undesirable by Germany’s Nazi party during World War II. This thoughtful book examines evidence from the early 1900s…
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Aimed at ages 7-14, this book looks at the severe side of storms, including: hail, wind, and the kinds and causes of lightning; famous storms and blizzards, including the deadly…
Intended for children of ages 7-14, this book looks at the severe side of storms. It also discusses topics, such as; hail, wind, and the kinds and causes of lightning…
