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Rodeo Barrel Racing

Lynn M. Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781571033475

Rodeo barrel racing is described in this book. Readers learn about necessary equipment and techniques, famous riders, animals, records, venues, and championships.

Windy: 150 facts about wind

Bob Harvey & Felicia Law (author), Yuliya Somina (illustrator)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9999999018

Wind and generator of energy and how it works for us

Riding Waverunners

Kelli Hicks

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943601

Excelerate through the waves on a wave runner and learn about potential dangers in this sport.

Hot Air Ballooning

Kelli Hicks

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943588

Soar through clouds while flying ultralight airplanes. See upclose photos of these exciting planes.

Rock Climbing

Tom Greve

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943632

Scale steep walls while rock climbing. Examine safety equipment and preparations in this thrilling sport.

The Rodeo

Lynn M. Stone

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615905959

Explains the history of the rodeo, important rodeo people, and different kinds of rodeos.

Hang Gliding and Paragliding

Kelli Hicks

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943571

Explore the exciting sport of hang gliding and paragliding with close up pictures and examine necessary safety equipment.

Drag Racing

Nicki Clausen-Grace

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604728095

Describes drag racing and why it is only legal in a closed track. Provides information about the history of the sport, characteristics of the vehicles, important events, and famous drivers.

Makers and Takers: Studying Food Webs in the Ocean

Gwendolyn Hooks

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723199

This book uses the ocean as a backdrop to define food webs and identifying the animals who act as predator, prey, or both.

Volume 4: Earth Science

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781600446504

Take an in-depth look at earth science in this science encyclopedia.

Davy Crockett

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602915831

Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge--bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.

Macbeth

William Shakespeare (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602911796

This graphic novel presents an adaptation of Shakespeare's drama about Macbeth, a man who kills the king in an attempt to seize the crown of Scotland for himself.

Babe Ruth

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602915787

Written in graphic novel format, this brief biography of Babe Ruth describes his childhood, marriage, and success as a baseball player.

Amelia Earhart

Saddleback Educational Publishing (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602915770

Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge--bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: World-Famous Composer

Diane Cook (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289808

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the worlds best-known composers, began playing music at a very early age and became a professional musician when he was only 17. He went on to compose hundreds of pieces of music - many of which are among the most famous in musical history - and influenced composer Ludwig van Beethoven. More than 200 years after his death, Mozart's music is still among the most respected and beloved in the world. Learn the story of one of the most important composers of all time in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: World-Famous Composer.

William Shakespeare: Great English Playwright & Poet

Anna Carew-Miller (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289792

Few writers have had nearly the same effect on the English language as William Shakespeare. His plays and poems have been popular around the world for hundreds of years, long after Shakespeare himself had died. From Romeo & Juliet to Hamlet, Shakespeare wrote some of the most famous comedies and tragedies in history, stories both hilarious and horrible. Learn the story of one of the most important writers of all time in William Shakespeare: Great English Playwright & Poet.

Time Math

James Fischer (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289211

We live our lives according to the numbers on a clock. Whether its getting to school on time, allowing enough time in a day for the things we need to do, or timing an activity, those numbers are an important part of almost everything we do. Time Math will help you understand schedules and timetables. You'll be able to better manage the math that runs our clocks!

Dalai Lama: Spiritual Leader of Tibet

Anne Marie Sullivan (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289662

In 1937, a group of Tibetan monks searched for a young boy who was the reborn soul of the Dalai Lama, their nations spiritual and political leader. After the monks found the boy living in a small cottage, he moved to a mountain palace and became the fourteenth Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama lived as a monk, meditating and praying, advocating love and peace. After China tried to invade Tibet, the Dalai Lama had to escape his homeland and go to India, where he would spend many years working to free Tibet from Chinese control. Learn the story of one of the worlds most important spiritual leaders and peace activists in Dalai Lama: Spiritual Leader of Tibet.

Socrates: Greek Philosopher

Richard Bowen (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289778

Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates' ideas on how people should discuss, think about, and solve complicated problems have influenced centuries of thinkers in politics, law, and philosophy. The modern world would be very different without Socrates' method of asking questions about a problem to find the solution. Socrates' thinking has shaped modern science, government, and education, as well as many other parts of everyday life. Learn the story of one of the most important philosophical thinkers of all time in Socrates: Greek Philosopher.

Buddha: Father of Buddhism

Anna Carew-Miller (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289624

At the age of 29, a man named Siddhartha left his home near the Himalayan Mountains. Born to a noble family, Siddhartha wanted to leave his luxurious life to better understand suffering and pain. After six years of prayer and fasting, Siddhartha found enlightenment by letting go of the desires that cause pain. Siddhartha became Buddha, and began teaching his ideas to any who would listen. Today, Buddhism is one of the worlds largest religions, with followers around the globe. Learn the story of one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time in Buddha: Father of Buddhism.

Paul Gauguin: 19thCentury French Painter

Diane Cook (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289747

French painter Paul Gauguin may not have been appreciated while he was alive, but his work later inspired many of the worlds most famous artists, including Pablo Picasso. In the century since his death, Gauguin's work has become better known and more respected. He is famous for his use of color and unique style. Gauguin's work set him apart from other French painters of his time and helped to establish the style of Symbolism. Learn the story of one of the most influential artists of all time in Paul Gauguin: 18th-Century French Painter.

Confucius: Great Chinese Philosopher

Anna Carew-Miller (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289655

Confucius was a teacher and philosopher living in fifth-century China. His ideas about the ways people should behave and treat each other are still part of Chinese culture and education, with Chinese students studying his ideas almost 2,500 years after his death. In the modern world, few philosophers are as well known or as often quoted as Confucius. Learn the story of one of the most important philosophers of all time in Confucius: Great Chinese Philosopher.

Albert Einstein: Great Scientist

Anne Marie Sullivan (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289600

As a child, Albert Einstein was quiet and awkward. He had trouble making friends and problems with learning in the classroom. As Albert grew up, he began to use his mind in ways he didn't learn in school, leading him to become an expert in math and science. Einsteins ideas helped change the way scientists thought of the world around us and change the course of history in the atomic age. Today, Einstein is one of history's most famous scientists, and his theories have shaped science for decades. Learn about one of the most important scientists of all time in Albert Einstein: Great Scientist.

Captain James Cook: British Explorer

Richard Bowen (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289631

Captain James Cook is one of the most famous explorers of all time. His discoveries include parts of Australia, islands in the Pacific, and parts of the Hawaiian Islands. Cook sailed to distant places from Antarctica to New Zealand, making maps and collecting information as he traveled. Today, we remember Captain Cook for his major discoveries and his leadership of his crew. Learn the story of one of the most important explorers in history in Captain James Cook: British Explorer.

Archimedes: Ancient Greek Mathematician

Susan Keating (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289617

Modern life would be very different without the ideas of brilliant Greek scholar Archimedes. From the simple lever to complicated machines, his work in mathematics, physics, engineering, and astronomy helped to shape the world we live in today. Few thinkers of any time period have had as big an impact on math and science as the genius Archimedes. Learn the story of one of the most important mathematical thinkers of all time in Archimedes: Ancient Greek Mathematician.