The people of the past lived in strange ways, and some died under equally odd circumstances. Learn about the bizarre mistakes that became mortal for four unlucky individuals. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
We eat to stay alive, but some unlucky eaters meet their deaths after feasting. Learn about the bizarre ways four people were finished by food. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Some people are remembered for the amazing ways they lived, and some are remembered for their strange deaths. Learn about the bizarre ways four people died thanks to their backfiring bodies. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Today, we have lots of medicine that helps us stay healthy, but it the past it was far too easy to get sick. Find out all about the hideous history of disgusting diseases. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with gross content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
From the wheel to trampolines, these crazy inventions have changed our world. Learn about the ideas behind some of the most incredible inventions. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Throughout history, people have been getting sick, and there have been some strange cures, too. Learn about four deadly diseases from our past. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Winds whipped dark clouds of dust across the dry, open croplands of the Great Plains. How did this tragedy begin and what took the country through the worst of this extreme drought in the Dust Bowl? Learn about this trying time with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension. It's key U.S. history curriculum made approachable for all.
For thousands of years, people wondered what space was like. Thanks to big teams and lots of planning, these trailblazers safely explore space. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
For thousands of years, people have wished they could fly. Thanks to a few trailblazers, people soar through the air every day. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
What do spending a year in bed, making fake memories, and suggesting a giant eruption for the good of the planet have in common? They are all done in the name of silly and strange science! Dive into the wacky world of science. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest science to life!
Little pieces of paper help people remember things and leave quick notes, but did you know sticky notes were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a useful tool. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
It's fun to spray around at parties, but did you know spray string was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into something silly to play with. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
In the early morning of April 26, 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant became unstable, causing a huge explosion. But the disaster was only just beginning. Follow along with the true story of a doomed power plant that is still dangerous today. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
Dolphins travel, hunt, and play together. They can also work together to save people from harm! When lifeguard Rob Howes took three others out on a training swim, he had no idea that an entire pod of dolphins would protect them from danger below the waves. Explore the exciting true story of supersmart animals in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these smart mammals and read other stories of dolphin masterminds!
The giant, flightless Thunderbird was a creature so legendary tales of the animal are still told today. With their size and skills as predators, it's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the day. But many of the large animals of the Pleistocene epoch were not dinos. Become a paleontologist as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
When Scott Swift adopted an Alaskan husky named Nookie, he was looking for a four-legged buddy to join him on outdoor adventures. Soon, Nookie would set out for adventures of his own--and save a hiker's life in the process! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these clever canines and read other stories of dog masterminds!
NASA sent astronauts safely into space for many years. Then, their missions were put on hold after a shuttle exploded at launch, killing all the astronauts on board. Despite their best efforts to prevent another disaster, this would not be the last deadly shuttle explosion. Follow along with the true stories of two tragic space flights. Then, review that you’ve learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
World War I neared its end in 1918, but another kind of devistation soon replaced the horrors of the battlefield. A deadly virus quickly spread, killing millions of people by the end of 1920. Follow along with the true story of a doomed pandemic that changed public health forever. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
It's a quick way to heat up your food, but did you know the microwave oven was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a common household appliance. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
It was a lovely vacation for the Altsman family. As her husband went fishing, Joann stayed behind with her pet dog, and beloved potbellied pig, Lulu. Suddenly, Joann felt sick--she was having a heart attack. Joann needed help fast! She had no idea Lulu would save the day . . . and her life! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these intelligent animals and read other stories of pig masterminds!
They're a cool treat on a hot day, but did you know there was a long time before ice cream became handheld? Learn the story of how this sticky, melting treat gained its cone. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders when we find ourselves in sticky situations!
Claws that slash, teeth that tear, and tail clubs that crush--dinosaurs were once the terror of the planet! Check out the dramatic illustrations of dinosaurs and the "weapons" on these ancient giants! Their weapons were adaptations that helped them hunt and defend themselves. A great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing.
Meat eaters, plant eaters…stomp through a world of the scariest, largest creatures that walked prehistoric Earth. Learn how paleontologists--dinosaur detectives--uncover the important clues that have revealed what we know about these terrifying animals. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the invention of certain tools, and how they have been improved over time to become the technology we use today.
The only way we can learn about dinosaurs is by studying their fossils. Read about how comparing fossils shows us how different dinosaurs moved, what foods they ate, and how they protected themselves.