Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the easy-access text and compelling diagrams and infographics and then decide for themselves if ESP is real.
Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the easy-access text and compelling diagrams and infographics and then decide for themselves if places really are haunted.
When Emma is busy with her Halloween party, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Read about Silly Kitty's adventures on that spooky night!
Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma, but when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty Has to find things to do. Find out what Silly Kitty finds to do on a rainy day.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores the invasion of cane toads, including where they came from and their impact within biomes and food webs.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores the invasion of zebra mussels, including where they came from and their impact within biomes and food webs.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title exploress the invasion of kudzu, including where it came from and its impact within biomes and food webs.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores the lives of tapeworms, the creepy parasites that might be living near you.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores the lives of ticks the creepy parasites that might be living near you.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores the invasion of Asian carp, including where they came from and their impact within biomes and food webs.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores the lives of head lice the creepy parasites that might be living near you.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores explores the lives of roundworms, the creepy parasites that might be living near you.
With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, charts and strongly controlled leveled text this title describes the heroic efforts of the female pilots known as WASPs who served during World War II.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores the lives of bedbugs, the creepy parasites that might be living near you.
Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores the lives of malaria parasites, the creepy buggers that might be living near you.
With primary source photos, infographics, and strongly controlled leveled text, this title describes the heroic efforts of the African American soldiers known as the Harlem Hellfighters who served in the 369th Infantry during World War I.
With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, charts and strongly controlled leveled text this title, describes the heroic efforts of the American Indian soldiers known as Code Talkers who served during World Wars I and II.
With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, charts and strongly controlled leveled text this title describes the heroic efforts of the African American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen who served during World War II.
Bee just wants to get home. So why is Bear bothered by Bee when she can be a sweet friend? Children will learn that being a good friend comes with sweet rewards!
This title examines an important historic event - the Manhattan Project. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores events leading up to the top-secret Manhattan Project during World War II, key players involved, their lives during the project, the development and use of the atomic bomb, its aftermath, and its effects on society. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
In this title, examine the life of courageous environmentalist and author of Silent Spring, Rachel Carson. Readers will enjoy digging into Carson's personal story, beginning with her childhood writing stories and exploring the Allegheny River near her home in Pennsylvania. Students can trace Carson's success, from her education at PCW and Woods Hole to her roles with the Bureau of Fisheries and the FWS, before her writing career took hold. Engaging text and photos offer insight on topics such as marine biology, pesticide use, and the birth of the EPA. While a timeline, glossary, and index supplement the text, an entertaining science activity allows readers their own hands-on experience based on the science that inspired this woman's groundbreaking career.
Taking information out of one living thing and putting it into another is what genetic engineering is all about. How do scientists do it? Why do they do it? What are the results of their experiments with these amazing genetic materials? Through colorful photos, diagrams, and stories, you can understand the basics of genetic engineering. You can even see what the future of this science holds, from Enviropigs to designer pets!
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States.
Boris is a musician, playing the songs he learned growing up in Russia. Stella is a baker, baking cakes and pastries like her father used to back in Italy. Boris and Stella live in the city and are best friends. They like movies, hats, and each other. At holiday time, Stella wants to give Boris the perfect present for Hanukkah. She wants him to know how special he is. Boris wants to give Stella the perfect present for Christmas: she means so much to him. But perfect presents cost money and their bank savings contain very little. To make their dreams of perfect presents come true, Boris and Stella each sacrifice something very special. In a nod to O. Henrys The Gift of the Magi comes this tender story celebrating traditions, friendships, and gifts from the heart.
Following a student visiting a living history museum, this engaging title takes readers on a journey in US history from 1585-1763, the period of North America's Colonization and settlement.
