A fast-paced, high-interest introduction to rally cars, modified race cars known for their teams of drivers and use in multi-stage rally races. Also included is a biographical story about rally driver Michèle Mouton.
A fast-paced, high-interest introduction to off-road cars, rugged vehicles known for their wide, tough tires and use in off-road races. Also included is a description of the U.S. military’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
A fast-paced, high-interest introduction to karts, open-wheeled racing vehicles known for their strong chassis and use in a variety of races. Also included is a biographical story about kart driver Mia Chapman.
A fast-paced, high-interest introduction to Formula One cars, aerodynamic race cars known for their wings and use in closed circuit races. Also included is a biographical story about Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton.
A kindergarten-level introduction to trams, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their metal wheels.
A kindergarten-level introduction to trams, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their metal wheels.
A kindergarten-level introduction to passenger trains, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their cars.
An introduction to the Shawnee lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Shawnee story recounts the importance of family.
An introduction to the Inuit lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. An Inuit story recounts how the northern lights came to exist.
An introduction to the Hopi lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Hopi story recounts how people came to live in this world.
A Spanish-language kindergarten-level introduction to Christmas, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as evergreen trees and gifts.
An introduction to the Cheyenne lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Cheyenne story recounts how people became chief of the animals.
An introduction to the Seminole lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Seminole story recounts why it is important to respect traditions.
A kindergarten-level introduction to freight trains, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their locomotives.
A kindergarten-level introduction to light rails, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their pantographs.
A kindergarten-level introduction to monorails, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their single-rail tracks.
A kindergarten-level introduction to subway trains, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their sliding doors.
A kindergarten-level introduction to freight trains, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their locomotives.
A kindergarten-level introduction to passenger trains, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their cars.
A kindergarten-level introduction to subway trains, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their sliding doors.
A kindergarten-level introduction to trams, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their metal wheels.
Introduces the Greek god Hephaestus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
Offers readers a captivating look into the race between journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland as they compete to be the first person to travel around the globe in less than 80 days. Learn about how these female journalists broke barriers for women in the United States. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.
Introduces the Greek god Zeus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
