From troops on the ground to those keeping the operations moving behind the scenes, the United States Army is full of soldiers with many different jobs. Together, they work together to protect the country. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of soldiers. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career right for you?
From fossils and X-rays to medicine and computers, people often turn to STEM to understand the world around them. Some of history’s most amazing researchers and inventors have been women. Though they often faced extra challenges to be heard in their fields, they have shaped our world for the better. Learn about the women who had the strength, bravery, and courage to break barriers. Inspiring text paired with photos and colorful illustrations explore women who dared to make HERstory in STEM.
From the field to the court, playing sports has long brought people together. And some of history’s most amazing athletes have been women. They have faced challenges while overcoming incredible obstacles both on and off the field. Many female athletes have worked hard, and shown great strength and bravery to break through these barriers. Inspiring text paired with photos and colorful illustrations explore women who dared to make HERstory in sports.
Law and order have always been a way of organizing populations. But who makes the rules? Throughout history, women haven’t always had a say in what happens to them, but that hasn’t stopped them from stepping up to make impactful change. Many women in politics have shown bravery and courage to stand up for what they believe. Inspiring text paired with photos and colorful illustrations explore women who dared to make HERstory in politics.
From music and movies to books and fashion, art is all around us. And some of history’s most amazing artists have been women. They have used art to face challenges and express themselves. Many female artists broke through barriers with strength, bravery, and courage to make a difference. Inspiring text paired with photos and colorful illustrations explore women who dared to make HERstory in art.
Colorful praying mantises may be big bugs, but they are also masters of camouflage. They stay still and blend in to fool both prey and predators. When it’s time to attack, however, praying mantises can be vicious. They turn their heads, spring into action, and chomp into a meal—head first. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about praying mantises.
Colorful scales and beak-like teeth inspire the parrotfish’s name. But these fantastic fish are unlike any other creature. They chew through hard coral and poop out sand, wrap themselves in a slimy cocoon to sleep, and more. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about parrotfish.
An animal with a stretched-out neck and a stripped behind sticks its long tongue up to grab some leaves. Is it a zebra or a giraffe? It’s an okapi! This rare creature may only be found in one forest in the wild, but from hoof to horn, it is perfectly made for that habitat. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about okapi.
Tiny jumping rodents with big ears and long legs bound across desert sands. Despite their pipsqueak size, jerboa can jump far and fast. They can also dig burrows to beat the heat and even block out sand from their tiny noses and ears. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about jerboa.
With captivating colorful feathers and a one-legged stance that they can even hold in their sleep, flamingos are brilliant birds. They are impressive when they dance in huge flocks and even more so when the big birds fly high in the sky. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about flamingos.
With spiky scales that pop, bush vipers look like mini dragons. These sleek snakes silently slither up high in trees, hang out while waiting for their next meal, and strike with deadly precision. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about bush vipers!
Manga warriors can be silent and stealthy or fiercely in your face. Learn to draw five manga warriors, including a nunchuck warrior, super samurai, and SWAT soldier. Alongside the step-by-step instructions for mastering each manga warrior, helpful hints teach aspiring artists techniques of the trade and fun facts explore more about the fighters they are creating.
Manga superheroes can save the day with wonderful weapons and awe-inspiring powers. Learn to draw five manga superheroes, including a fearless flier, superstrong hero, and hero with laser vision. Alongside the step-by-step instructions for mastering each manga hero, helpful hints teach aspiring artists techniques of the trade and fun facts explore more about the fighters they are creating.
Manga monsters can be spooky and scary or cutely creepy. Learn to draw five manga monsters, including a cute ghost, a growling werewolf, and a cursed mummy. Alongside the step-by-step instructions for mastering each manga monster, helpful hints teach aspiring artists techniques of the trade and fun facts explore more about the creatures they are creating.
Manga dragons can be however you want! They can fly and breathe fire or be incredibly cute. Learn to draw five manga dragons, including a springing dragon, a fierce flier, and a water dragon. Alongside the step-by-step instructions for mastering each manga dragon, helpful hints teach aspiring artists techniques of the trade and fun facts explore more about the creatures they are creating.
Manga dinosaurs can be fanged and fierce or spikey and sweet. Learn to draw five manga dinosaur, including a terrifying T. rex, crested Hadrosaurus, and menacing Megalosaurus. Alongside the step-by-step instructions for mastering each manga dino, helpful hints teach aspiring artists techniques of the trade and fun facts explore more about the creatures they are creating.
Manga animals can be fanged and fierce or cute and cuddly. Learn to draw five manga animals, including a munching panda, rearing horse, and striking cobra. Alongside the step-by-step instructions for mastering each manga animal, helpful hints teach aspiring artists techniques of the trade and fun facts explore more about the creatures they are creating.
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid powerful predators. Learn about some of the fiercest fish attacking below the waves. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid powerful predators. Learn about some of the mightiest mammals, attacking from the ground, ice, trees, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most ruthless reptiles, attacking with sharp teeth, wide mouths, and painful venom. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most brutal birds, attacking from sky, ground, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
What would you do if a volcano erupted? An exploding volcano could cause earthquakes, flying rocks, and air pollution. It's time to become a volcano survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It's a roaring good time!
What would you do if you see a wall of water in the distance? A megatsunami could wipe out electricity, food supply, and even damage homes. It's time to become a megatsunami survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It's a roaring good time!
World War I reshaped the world as we knew it and laid the groundwork for the second world war. But how did the fighting start? And what brought about its end? Explore this war that redrew the world map 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 world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Still reeling from the devastation from World War I, nobody wanted to face another global battle. But it was the groundwork laid at the end of the first war that set the stage for World War II. Learn about the war that tore the world apart for a second time 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 world history curriculum made approachable for all.
