This title focuses on the accidental discovery of microwaves and details their origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact they have had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title focuses on the accidental discovery of penicillin and details its origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact it has had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title focuses on the accidental discovery of matches and details their origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact they have had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title focuses on the accidental discovery of Corn Flakes and details their origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact they have had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title focuses on the Washington Commanders and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Trains have been around for more than two centuries. They changed the entire world. This encyclopedia gives readers a look at trains, from the first steam-powered locomotive to high-tech maglev trains. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Trucks are tools on wheels. They bring us the things we need and can carry the heaviest of loads. This encyclopedia gives readers a look at trucks, from their earliest versions to the working trucks of today to the trucks of the future. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Planes carry people and items around the world. They are used by the military, by the postal service, and for fun! This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of planes, from the first flight to military machines to futuristic fliers. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Tractors can get the job done. They help farmers every step of the way, from fertilizing fields to removing weeds to harvesting crops. This encyclopedia gives readers a look at tractors, from the first steam-powered plows to today's self-driving, high-tech tractors. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Before cars, people used trains, boats, or their own feet to get around. Today, though, cars are everywhere! This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of cars, from classic to racing to cars of the future. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Motorcycles can deliver messages, dash to the rescue, and even go off-road. They can be big and powerful or light and fast. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of motorcycles, from the first motorized bicycle to the famous Harley-Davidson to the wheels of the future. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Four friends had moved to New York City from Atlanta, Georgia hoping to make it big. But things hadn't worked out and they are moving home. As they are leaving the city on a hot July night in 1977, the lights go out suddenly. Can they avoid the crime and violence and get to safety? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
In 1912, Casey Scanlan, Sean O'Helan, and Seamus Holt rob a bank of cash and gold. Scanlan has secretly booked passage on the RMS Titanic. He ditches his partners, then boards the ship. O'Helan shows up and confronts Scanlan. When the ship hits the iceberg, O'Helan grabs the cash and runs. Scanlan can't carry the heavy gold. Can Scanlan leave the gold behind, or will greed seal his fate? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
In 2005, US Marshal Bill Reece is in New Orleans, Louisiana to transfer a convict to a new prison. When Hurricane Katrina hits the city, a wall of water slams into their car, rolling it over. Reece is knocked out and the convict escapes. Can Reece navigate through the flooded, storm-wrecked city and catch the escaped prisoner? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Former US Army pilot Major Thomas Deeks worked to end smuggling in South America. Fast forward to 1980 and he has changed sides and flies for a smuggling operation. Deeks is flying near Mount St. Helens in Washington State when the volcano erupts. He crashes the plane, losing the smuggler's plane and his product. Can Deeks escape the devastation and the smuggler's revenge? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
In 1941, US Navy sailor Jack Colvin is stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. While holiday shopping, he has his pocket picked and is then abducted by a gang. While attempting to escape the gang's wrath, the naval base is attacked. Can Colvin escape his captors and get back to his ship? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
In 1871, petty thief Timothy Shannon was released from jail near Chicago, Illinois. He dodges a police officer who is tailing him, then joins a poker game in Mrs. O'Leary's barn to get the money he needs for his next caper. Somehow, a fire starts and quickly spreads across Chicago. Can Shannon evade the police and escape the burning city? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Showcases stories from real-life earthquake survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories from real-life hurricane survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories from real-life wildfire survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories from real-life tsunami survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Showcases stories from real-life survivors who lived through a volcanic eruption. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
The Middle Ages were full of powerful popes, harsh laws, and incredible castles. But at times they were also seriously strange. Medieval people made pies full of live frogs and put animals on trial for committing crimes. Not only did barbers cut hair, but also they performed surgeries! Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in the Middle Ages.
Ancient Egypt was full of amazing art, fierce pharaohs, and awe-inspiring pyramids. But at times it was also seriously strange. The Egyptians of the past styled wigs made of vegetables and went to war over a snoring hippo. They tried very hard to keep their noses out of trouble, because if they didn't they might risk having them chopped off. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Egypt.
Ancient Greece was full of beautiful buildings, temples to powerful gods, and amazing theaters. But at times it was also seriously strange. Some ancient Greeks were buried with coins in their mouths, while others were laid to rest under heavy rocks. They used crocodile poop as cream to get rid of scars. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Greece.
