Big blocks of ice that have built up on Earth over millions of years are shrinking. What's happening to them? Climate change is making things hotter, causing massive melting of Earth's ice sheets. Explore this concerning topic with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text 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 to aid comprehension. It's key environmental science curriculum made approachable for all.
Hurricanes howl into the coasts with more power and frequency than ever before. Heat waves are making the thermometer climb, and winter storms cover cities in feet of snow. Explore the extreme weather caused by climate change with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text 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 to aid comprehension. It's key environmental science curriculum made approachable for all.
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.
Ancient Rome was full of powerful emperors, fierce armies, and superstrong gladiators. But at times it was also seriously strange. Romans of the past pooped in public and watched chickens eat to determine their luck. Some even went to a fancy dinner where they were gifted with personalized silver gravestones on their way out the door. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Rome.
The body has many different systems that help us do different things. Our muscles and bones let us move around. The immune system protects us against getting sick. All parts of our body help us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn how our bodies works and the ways we can make them healthier.
The world is full of so many different foods. Proteins help our bodies grow and repair themselves. Carbohydrates give us energy to do things. The foods we eat help us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn about the foods we eat and the ways we can eat healthier.
There are so many ways to get moving. Going on a run helps keep our heart healthy and strong. Doing push-ups makes our muscles stronger. Exercise helps us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn how exercise works and the ways it can make us healthier.
Life is full of ups and downs. We can’t always help how we are feeling, but we can do things to make emotions easier to handle. Taking care of our mental health helps us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn about mental health and the ways we can keep our minds healthier.
A many-legged insect quickly crawls toward its prey. The giant centipede pounces on a spider, grabbing its victim with venom-filled claws. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
A slender snake weaves through the grasslands of Australia on a deadly mission. The little rat straight ahead of the eastern brown snake doesn't stand a chance against one of the deadliest snakes in the world. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this lightning-fast predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
A small insect walks across silk threads, unaware that one of the world's most dangerous spiders is hiding in a hole at the other end of one of those threads. The bug doesn't stand a chance as the funnel-web spider pounces. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this eight-legged predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
Explores 12 things to know about political parties. Includes amazing facts along with information about key history and major players.
How can kindness affect your life? The Power of Kindness helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice kindness. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind kindness. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. This title also includes a diagram of the brain, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
How can mindfulness affect your life? The Power of Mindfulness helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice mindfulness. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind mindfulness. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. This title also includes a diagram of the brain, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
How can optimism affect your life? The Power of Optimism helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice optimism. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind optimism. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. This title also includes a diagram of the brain, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
How can gratitude affect your life? The Power of Gratitude helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice thankfulness. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind gratitude. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. This title also includes a diagram of the brain, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
Ring and Asia Wilde's wild life is anything but ordinary. Instead of attending school, they travel the world with their tutor and parents (scientists who work to protect endangered species). On their last adventure, they swung through the Amazon rainforest to save their mom from vile kidnappers--while defending the forest's population of golden lion tamarins. Now they're in Baja, Mexico--the Sea of Cortez to be exact--searching for the endangered vaquita and finding danger and conspiracy instead.
This is your guidebook to celebrating May’s well-known and wacky holidays! Featured days include Star Wars Day and National Paper Airplane Day.
It’s race time for the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye! Which American sports car will reach the finish line first?
Are ghost stories real happenings or false reports? This book first describes ghost activity people claim to experience, and then some possible explanations for it. Young readers get to ponder if spirits are sensed or imagined. Will they be able to come to a conclusion?
It’s fight time for Supercroc and Titanoboa! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for Triceratops and Stegosaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for Megalodon and Mosasaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
