Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the devastating wildfires that broke out across southern California in October 2007. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Learn more about bug exterminators, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
Readers are presented with an overview of Brazil's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of bomb squad technicians. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various boa constrictor species.
Readers are presented with an overview of Australia's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Introduces the history of our national burial ground and discusses some of the people, particularly those in the American military services, who are buried there.
From the historical capitol in Little Rock to diamond digging in Murfreesboro, there's lots to see and do in Arkansas! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Arkansas special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From the stunning Grand Canyon to La Fiesta de Tumacacori, there's lots to see and do in Arizona! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Arizona special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From the state capitol on goat hill to the National Voting Rights Museum, there's lots to see and do in Alabama! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Alabama special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Explore the lives of Native Americans past and present.
Explore the lives of Native Americans past and present.
Explore the lives of Native Americans past and present.
Explore the lives of Native Americans past and present.
Explore the lives of Native Americans past and present.
Explore the lives of Native Americans past and present.
Explore the lives of Native Americans past and present.
Explore the lives of Native Americans past and present.
Explore the lives of Native American past and present.
Explore the lives of Native Americans past and present.
This book describes the different currencies used in countries around the world.
This book provides an introduction to the history, function, and importance of the White House.
This book examines the history and origins of the modern conflict that grips Afghanistan and helps the reader understand why the country is in conflict.
This book examines the history and origins of the modern conflict that grips Israel and helps the reader understand why the country is in conflict.
This book examines the history and origins of the modern conflict that grips Iran and helps the reader understand why the country is in conflict.
