A woman is getting her gear ready for a day of skiing. It’s a beautiful day at the lodge and she is near the lockers setting up her ski boots. She hears a distant rumble, and the lodge is overtaken by an avalanche. This is the start of Anna Allen’s five-day ordeal of being trapped under snow and debris. Iron Will: Surviving the Mountain retells 5 stories of adventure and survival on cold, dangerous mountains around the world. Some people lost limbs, and others lost fingers and toes to the cold. Even the most prepared can become the mountain’s victim. But somehow, with grit and determination, these survivors didn’t lose their lives.
A man is driving through the Australian outback. His car breaks down, miles away from any help. He is surrounded by nothing but dry earth and bare trees, which offer very little shade. He knows he won’t make it if he tries to walk to a town. This is the beginning of Ricky Megee’s 71-day ordeal in the Australian wilderness. Iron Will: Surviving the Desert relates the experiences of five people alone in deserts around the world, and how they made it out alive. If the poisonous snakes and lizards don’t pose a major threat, the lack of water and high temperatures will. It takes a special will to survive to make it through such harsh a environment.
Offers readers a captivating look into UFOs and questions whether aliens exist, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Army, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Army's duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, Quick Facts in each title presents a timeline and statistics on the specific branch, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to take action and explore their civic duty. Children can learn more about the U.S. Army using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. U.S. Army also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Coast Guard, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Coast Guard's duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, Quick Facts in each title presents a timeline and statistics on the specific branch, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to take action and explore their civic duty. Children can learn more about the U.S. Coast Guard using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. U.S. Coast Guard also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Marine Corps, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Marine Corps' duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, Quick Facts in each title presents a timeline and statistics on the specific branch, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to take action and explore their civic duty. Children can learn more about the U.S. Marine Corps using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. U.S. Marine Corps also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. National Guard, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. National Guard's duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, Quick Facts in each title presents a timeline and statistics on the specific branch, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to take action and explore their civic duty. Children can learn more about the U.S. National Guard using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. U.S. National Guard also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Navy, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Navy's duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, Quick Facts in each title presents a timeline and statistics on the specific branch, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to take action and explore their civic duty. Children can learn more about the U.S. Navy using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. U.S. Navy also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Air Force, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Air Force's duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, Quick Facts in each title presents a timeline and statistics on the specific branch, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to take action and explore their civic duty. Children can learn more about the U.S. Air Force using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. U.S. Air Force 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 causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the September 11th Attacks. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important event in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the September 11th attacks, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. September 11th Attacks 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 causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Texas Revolution. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important event in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the Texas Revolution, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. Texas Revolution also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about love, how and why they feel it, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about states of mind and emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, readers will learn what tolerance is, why it is important, how to use mindfulness to better practice empathy and acceptance, and how to encourage it in others. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about tolerance and acceptance. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, readers will learn about anxiety in themselves and others, how and why they feel it, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about states of mind and emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, readers will learn about confidence in themselves and others, how and why they feel it, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about states of mind and emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Saudi Arabia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about boredom in themselves and others, why they feel it, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about states of mind and emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, readers will learn what respect is, how and why to show it, how to use mindfulness to better practice respect, and how to encourage it in others. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about showing respect. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Poland. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Somalia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Navy, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Navy's duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, Quick Facts in each title presents a timeline and statistics on the specific branch, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to take action and explore their civic duty. Children can learn more about the U.S. Navy using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. U.S. Navy 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 causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Louisiana Purchase. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important event in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the Louisiana Purchase, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. Louisiana Purchase also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn the difference between hearing and listening, ways to actively listen, how to use mindfulness to better practice their listening skills, and how to encourage it in others. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about listening. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Netherlands. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, readers will learn about patience, ways to actively practice it, and how to encourage it in others. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about practicing patience. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.
