Ghana's landscape includes the large northern savannah, rain forests, and the coastal region, which is small but contains the largest cities. Read all about the country's land and resources, the early trading empire, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Ghana. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
Chile is a long narrow strip of land running half the length of South America and bordered on either side by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. Read all about the country's land and resources, the mineral-rich Atacama Desert, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Chile. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
Australia's varied landscapes--from deserts and forests to the stunning Great Barrier Reef--are as diverse as its unique wildlife. Read all about the country's land and resources, the Aboriginal people, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Australia. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
When his cousin struggled in school, Salman “Sal” Khan decided to help. Since they couldn’t get together, Khan tutored her by computer. Soon he posted lessons online for others too. Seeing the need for online learning, he started the Khan Academy. Through the academy, Khan continues his quest to provide a world-class education to anyone who wants one.
Who has won the World Series? How did they make it to the final game? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each game. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
Who has won the Triple Crown for horse racing? What horses made history? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each race. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
Who has won the Tennis Grand Slam? How did they make it to the finals? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each championship. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
Who has won the Super Bowl? Who were the most valuable players? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each game. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
Who has won the NBA Finals? Who were the most valuable players? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each game. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
Who has won the FIFA World Cup? How did they make it to the final game? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each game. Include table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography.
Stitch together your creativity and get crafty! Discover new skills and learn basic sewing stitches to create projects like a tooth fairy monster, finger puppet, pillowcase, and more! Book includes an introduction and history on sewing. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple sentences. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
Who says that's trash?! Explore your creative side and get crafty with items found in recycling bins! Discover new skills and learn how to create with recyclables such as paper, paint samples, old gift cards, and more! Book includes an introduction on the importance of recycling and upcycling. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple sentences. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
Extra, extra, read all about getting crafty with printmaking using stamps and stencils! Discover new skills and learn how to make your mark with printmaking. Create patterned canvas totes, playing cards, wrapping paper, and more! Book includes an introduction to the different methods of printing and its history. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple sentences. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
Take a hike and explore your creative side! Discover new skills and get crafty with nature. Learn how to make grapevine wreaths, shell wind chimes and more! Book includes an introduction to exploring nature and the history of creating art from nature. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple sentences. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
Why knot get crafty and explore your creative side? Learn new skills and discover the many ways to tie knots to create survival bracelets, yarn belts, and more! Book includes an introduction and history on knots. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple sentences. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
Explore your creative side and get crafty with duct tape! Discover new skills and learn the many creative uses of duct tape, from making reversible belts to pencil cases to stadium seats and more! Book includes an introduction on what duct tape is and the history behind the invention. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple sentences. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies.
When Suni, Gale, and Shi-woo set out to free their principal from what they think is an unwanted spiritual possession, they'll uncover a shocking truth about the school! Suni, Gale, and Shi-woo are new students at the Nightmute Academy. They also happen to be the only students. Well, the only students who aren't haunting the place, anyway. Nightmute is filled with all kinds of ghosts! Join them as they piece together and solve the mystery behind Nightmute Academy. This graphic novel includes facts about ghost hunting, science-led research, and in-depth content about ghosts and hauntings, plus an activity page and character information.
Zeus in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ruler of the Olympian gods. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Zombies you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Witches you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Werewolves you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
Could you survive being shipwrecked in the middle of the ocean? Tracked by a murderous whale? Whaleship Essex: Disaster at Sea in the True Survival series explores the shocking survival story of the Whaleship Essex and her crew. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary.
Vanishing Hitchhiker in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy story of the vanishing hitchhiker legend--from history to speculation to scientific explanation. This book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes wild facts (almost too strange to believe!) hold the readers' interest. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance vocabulary and comprehension.
Take a look at the world's weirdest sports--from worm charming to yak skiing. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Vampires you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
