The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted almost 3,000 years! Today, people around the world still benefit from the innovations of the Egyptians, from ancient papyrus scrolls to early irrigation systems. This fact-filled title gives readers an up-close glimpse of life in ancient Egypt, including how people lived, worked, and ruled. Special features include profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, a timeline, and a thought-provoking question.
Time for a trip back in time! This informative title takes readers on a journey centuries in the past, when the ancient Aztecs thrived. Readers will be hooked by the narrative opening. Then they will dive deep into the past, exploring the daily lives and innovations of the Aztecs. A cause and effect feature, a time and place matrix, profiles, and a timeline offer additional knowledge. Readers will soon understand what the ancient Aztecs contributed to our modern world!
The modern world still benefits from the inventions of ancient China! Modern paper, compasses, and kites are just a few things this society created. In this book, readers will explore what life was like in ancient China, including how people lived, worked, and ruled. Profiles introduce readers to ancient Chinese gods and leaders, and other special features explore cause and effect, compare two different times and places, and offer a timeline of important events!
Ancient Rome still influences our world! The civilization’s architecture, language, and government were preserved by the societies that followed, all the way up to the modern day! This title introduces readers life for the people of ancient Rome, focusing on their beliefs, work, government, and more. This title’s informative text and bright images take readers on a trip to the past, while special features such as profiles, a cause and effect graphic, and a time and place matrix support the journey!
Mesopotamia is known as the cradle of civilization! This ancient society rose between two major rivers thousands of years ago. With its rise came new languages, laws, gods, and agricultural practices. This title explores all of the above, with special interest paid to the daily lives of ancient Mesopotamian people. This informative title is filled with engaging features such as profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and more!
The Mayans are remembered today for their beautiful pyramid temples. But this ancient civilization had many other innovations! This fact-filled title explores the underground reservoirs, rubber creations, and astronomy studies of ancient Maya. Engaging text and vivid images combine with special features such as profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and a timeline to take readers on a journey to the past!
Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages in the world. It was first spoken centuries ago by the people of ancient India! In this fascinating title, readers are introduced to the ancient Indian civilization, including how it rose and why it fell. Engaging text combines with beautiful visuals to offer insight into the daily lives, beliefs, and rule of ancient Indians. Special features include profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and more!
Ancient Greece was the birthplace of democracy! This and many other ancient Greek creations are still important to our world today. Starting with an engaging opening narrative, this fact-filled title explores the daily lives and innovations of ancient Greeks. Using special features such as profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and a timeline, readers of this book will walk away with a good idea of what life was like in ancient Greece!
Today's top WNBA players appear on TV, in arenas around the country, and in this book! Learn about the most talented players in the top women's pro league in the world. Additional features to enhance the text include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Women's basketball has been around for more than 100 years, but only in the past two decades has a pro league grown into prominence. Trace the key events that helped the WNBA bloom into today's national powerhouse. Additional features to enhance the text include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
With record-breaking plays and powerhouse players, football is full of incredible stats. Explore those records visually in timelines, charts, graphs, and other infographics. Tie up your laces, and get ready to run through football's greatest highlights.
With record-breaking plays and powerhouse players, football is full of incredible stats. Explore those records visually in timelines, charts, graphs, and other infographics. Tie up your laces, and get ready to run through football's greatest highlights.
With record-breaking plays and powerhouse players, football is full of incredible stats. Explore those records visually in timelines, charts, graphs, and other infographics. Tie up your laces, and get ready to run through football's greatest highlights.
With record-breaking plays and powerhouse players, football is full of incredible stats. Explore those records visually in timelines, charts, graphs, and other infographics. Tie up your laces, and get ready to run through football's greatest highlights.
With record-breaking plays and powerhouse players, football is full of incredible stats. Explore those records visually in timelines, charts, graphs, and other infographics. Tie up your laces, and get ready to run through football's greatest highlights.
From noble knights to stealthy ninjas, history is full of incredible warriors who went through grueling training and led daring lives. Through labeled images, maps, and other graphics, this series brings history to life and takes readers back in time to see how some of the world's greatest warriors lived and fought.
From noble knights to stealthy ninjas, history is full of incredible warriors who went through grueling training and led daring lives. Through labeled images, maps, and other graphics, this series brings history to life and takes readers back in time to see how some of the world's greatest warriors lived and fought.
From noble knights to stealthy ninjas, history is full of incredible warriors who went through grueling training and led daring lives. Through labeled images, maps, and other graphics, this series brings history to life and takes readers back in time to see how some of the world's greatest warriors lived and fought.
From noble knights to stealthy ninjas, history is full of incredible warriors who went through grueling training and led daring lives. Through labeled images, maps, and other graphics, this series brings history to life and takes readers back in time to see how some of the world's greatest warriors lived and fought.
With record-breaking plays and powerhouse players, football is full of incredible stats. Explore those records visually in timelines, charts, graphs, and other infographics. Tie up your laces, and get ready to run through football's greatest highlights.
From noble knights to stealthy ninjas, history is full of incredible warriors who went through grueling training and led daring lives. Through labeled images, maps, and other graphics, this series brings history to life and takes readers back in time to see how some of the world's greatest warriors lived and fought.
From noble knights to stealthy ninjas, history is full of incredible warriors who went through grueling training and led daring lives. Through labeled images, maps, and other graphics, this series brings history to life and takes readers back in time to see how some of the world's greatest warriors lived and fought.
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.
