From huge long-necks to flying reptiles, prehistoric animals were amazing. Compare and contrast their features to see which ones were the strongest, fastest, and hungriest! Includes statistics charts and diagrams.
The invention of the combustion engine changed huge parts of daily life. It allowed people access to much more of the world, including the air and sea. These engines improved the food, clothes, and other everyday items that we use to live. It Changed the World: Invention of the Combustion Engine provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.
Space exploration is one of humanity's most incredible accomplishments. In just a few decades, people went from dreaming about space to actually exploring it. Space technology has helped us explore other planets and learn more about our own. It Changed the World: Invention of Space Exploration provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.
It’s hard to imagine life without phones. From the earliest electric telegraph to today’s powerful technology, phones have played a huge role in history. The invention of phones changed how the world communicates. It Changed the World: Invention of Phones provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.
For thousands of years, humans survived without electricity. They employed fire, solar energy, water, wind, and animal power to get things done. People's lives changed dramatically when Thomas Edison and other engineering pioneers figured out how to harness the power of electricity and put it to use for just about everything in modern life. It Changed the World: Invention of Electricity provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.
Aviation is an example of the incredible power of technology. From the simplest glider to the most impressive jet engine, aviation has played a role in entertainment, the military, travel, and more. Flying technology also saves and improves lives around the world. It Changed the World: Invention of Flight provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world changed with the development of flying technology. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.
The introduction of robotics in manufacturing, medicine, exploration, and many other fields has created a world of robots that assist and sometimes replace people in all kinds of jobs. Robots have a tremendous impact on our world. They do jobs that no human has ever done or is capable of doing. It Changed the World: Invention of Robotics provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.
How did Edison help movies get started? What was Technicolor? How do 3-D glasses work? Who was Dar Robinson? Has a movie ever amazed you?
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of the Palace of Versailles, while learning about its history, location, many rooms, and art. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the palace's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the palace. Children can learn more about the Palace of Versailles using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Palace of Versailles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of Neuschwanstein Castle, while learning about its history, location, many rooms, and art. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about King Ludwig's castle and its cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the castle. Children can learn more about King Ludwig’s Castle using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. King Ludwig’s Castle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of the Grand Palace in Thailand, while learning about its history, buildings, art, and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the palace's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the palace. Children can learn more about Grand Palace using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Grand Palace also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty and magnitude of the Forbidden City while learning about its history, location, many buildings, and art. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the palace's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the palace. Children can learn more about the Forbidden City using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Forbidden City also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history, location, many rooms, and uses of Edinburgh Castle as a fortress, prison, and museum. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Edinburgh Castle and its cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the castle. Children can learn more about Edinburgh Castle using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Edinburgh Castle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of Bran Castle, while learning about its location, many rooms, many uses, and history, including how it came to be known as Dracula's Castle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Bran Castle and its cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the castle. Children can learn more about Dracula’s Castle using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dracula’s Castle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of Buckingham Palace, while learning about its history, location, many rooms, current inhabitants, and art. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the palace's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the palace. Children can learn more about Buckingham Palace using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Buckingham Palace also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs help readers to understand the journeys that Syrian-Americans took to the United States. This title also introduces readers to their country of origin, reasons for leaving their former home, the steps and challenges to becoming a U.S. citizen, and the ways in which they assimilate to life in America while bringing their cultures and traditions. An infographic enhances understanding of this journey, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. An activity allows readers to further explore. The Syrian-American Journey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs help readers to understand the journeys that Somali-Americans took to the United States. This title also introduces readers to their country of origin, reasons for leaving their former home, the steps and challenges to becoming a U.S. citizen, and the ways in which they assimilate to life in America while bringing their cultures and traditions. An infographic enhances understanding of this journey, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. An activity allows readers to further explore. The Somali-American Journey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs help readers to understand the journeys that Mexican-Americans took to the United States. This title also introduces readers to their country of origin, reasons for leaving their former home, the steps and challenges to becoming a U.S. citizen, and the ways in which they assimilate to life in America while bringing their cultures and traditions. An infographic enhances understanding of this journey, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. An activity allows readers to further explore. The Mexican-American Journey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs help readers to understand the journeys that Indian-Americans took to the United States. This title also introduces readers to their country of origin, reasons for leaving their former home, the steps and challenges to becoming a U.S. citizen, and the ways in which they assimilate to life in America while bringing their cultures and traditions. An infographic enhances understanding of this journey, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. An activity allows readers to further explore. The Indian-American Journey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
This book traces the story of the development of inventions in computer technology – from the earliest steps to our current technology. It concentrates on illustrating how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one.
This book traces the story of the development of inventions in communication technology – from the earliest steps to our current technology. It concentrates on illustrating how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one.
This book traces the story of the development of inventions in aviation – from the earliest steps to our current technology. It concentrates on illustrating how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one.
This book traces the story of the development of inventions in space technology – from the earliest steps to our current technology. It concentrates on illustrating how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one.
This book traces the story of the development of inventions in wheeled transport – from the earliest steps to our current technology. It concentrates on illustrating how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one.
This book traces the story of the development of inventions in music technology – from the earliest recordings to our current technology. It concentrates on illustrating how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one.
