Introduces fables and describes how to identify a legend by its themes, content, and setting, and includes selected famous legends and explains how to critically and creatively analyze each one.
Introduces legends and describes how to identify a legend by its themes, content, and setting, and includes selected famous legends and explains how to critically and creatively analyze each one.
Defines and describes the history of cell theory, presents the structure and function of different types of cells, and examines research into developing technologies such as cloning and the use of ste
Introduces the Lewis and Clark Expedition and its accomplishments, and describes their equipment and gear, the people involved and the ones they met, the hardships they overcame, and the sights they s
Outlines the anatomy and life cycle of bedbugs, mites, and ticks, and describes how they infest humans and animals, the diseases they carry, and how to protect against them.
Surveys the life and career of the fashion designer most noted for her striking wedding gowns and formal clothes, describing her time as a figure skater and fashion editor and the expansion of her lin
Discusses how and why the Earth's climate changes, describing the temperate climates and ice ages of the past, and the causes and effects of the changes that are occurring today.
Simple text and colorful photos make learning important concepts easy. Familiar two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and their properties from home and school are used to introduce children to
Introduces biomes, showing and describing the main kinds and discussing their location, climate, and plant and animal life, as well as those developed by humans.
Examines the role of science and technology in tennis, covering the importance of fitness and nutrition, court and racket design, and the forces behind various shots.
Examines the role of science and technology in soccer, covering the importance of fitness and nutrition, soccer skills and gear, ball design and construction, and the forces behind various kicks.
Examines the role of science and technology in tennis, covering the importance of fitness and nutrition, court and racket design, and the forces behind various shots.
Introduces different kinds of maps and explains how to recognize map features and symbols, including information on using a legend, a compass rose, latitude and longitude, and scales.
Introduces the Mexican holiday of the Day of the Dead, and discusses its Aztec and Christian origins, preparations for the holiday, skeletons and other decorations and foods, holiday activities, and t
Introduces the Hindu festival of Divali, and discusses its place within Hinduism, seasonal foods, decorations, and clothing, secular and religious activities, and the holiday outside India.
Introduces Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and discusses its place in Islam, morning and evening meals before and after fasting, religious activities during the month, and the celebration of Ei
Introduces Christmas, and discusses its pagan and Christian origins, seasonal decorations and music, religious and secular celebrations, and the holiday around the world.
An introduction to maps and their various parts discusses such topics as legends and symbols, compass roses, scales, bounderies, and latitude and longitude.
An introduction to various types of goods and services discusses production, consumers' wants and needs, scarcity and surplus, specialization, and different types of economies.
Introduces Christmas, and discusses its pagan and Christian origins, seasonal decorations and music, religious and secular celebrations, and the holiday around the world.
A guide to competitive swimming demonstrates such skills and techniques as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and racing starts and turns, and includes information about warming up, diet,
A guide to the game of soccer demonstrates such skills and techniques as passing, kicking, shooting, heading, and goaltending, and includes information about warming up, stretching, diet, and mental a
A guide to karate demonstrates such techniques as stances, punching, kicking, and blocking; describes footwork, sparring, and self-defense drills; and includes information about karate equipment and t
Identifies what is and is not a dinosaur, discusses the physiology and behavior of various types, including stegosaurs, ankylosaurs, and ceratopsians, and introduces theories about their extinction.
