Briefly describes the history, geography, and society of Chinese and Japanese cultures; explains concepts found within their folklore and mythology; and presents several myths.
It takes a special person to work in the extreme environment of Antarctica, but many scientists, engineers, doctors, and technicians do. A vivid picture of life in the freezing conditions of the South
A series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; histor
Presents information about the brutal, incompetent, corrupt, bigoted, and otherwise unpleasant reigns of ten terrible historic rulers, from the ancient world to the nineteenth century.
Describes public opinion about American independence in 1775 and Thomas Paine's background, and explains in graphic novel form how Paine was encouraged to write a work for ordinary people that laid ou
Describes ogres found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of an English tale about an encounter with an ogre, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
Describes the events surrounding the British attack on Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, and explains in graphic novel form how Paul Revere was sent with a warning, was temporarily stopped by the
Describes the events surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence in graphic novel form and explains the role of Thomas Jefferson as the sole author of the original draft.
Looks at environmental and ethical topics related to agriculture and food production, touching on such issues as sustainability, animal welfare, genetic modification of crops, and fair trade practices
Few things are as exciting as a fast-paced roller coaster ride. The thrill of a huge, sudden drop or a giant loop can be both exhilarating and terrifying. From the Kingda Ka in New Jersey to the Steel
From the sea to the desert, turtles can be found in almost every part of the world. Each type of turtle has its own incredible features. Find out what they eat, where they lay their eggs, and how they
Buzz and kid reporter Jeff Jordan cover life in the fast lane at the Speedway 200. From Pit Row to Victory Lane, the race features crashes, pit stops, and a thrilling finish. As top drivers circle the
When people are trapped in the mountains, every moment brings them closer to danger. Each year, mountain rescuers locate lost hikers, rescue injured skiers, and help find avalanche victims. Besides be
Introduces Germany, including the geography, people, education, rural and urban life, housing, food, work, and amusements, and provides other information about the country.
This leveled-reader series provides a colorful introduction to countries and cultures around the world. Perfect for reports, each book presents an exciting overview of the featured country's people,
A fun and familiar topic, Animals I See at the Zoo/Animales que veo en el zoologico contains simple, bilingual text, and a strong photo-text match, which combine to make this series a perfect introduc
This Spanish-language series presents the complete range of math concepts and skills students are expected to master during the first grade. The series moves sequentially, from easiest to hardest con
These high-interest, low-reading level biographies chronicle the lives of inspiring individuals and use a bold, graphic-novel format that will capture the attention of ELLs. The dazzling, full-color i
Explains what a monarchy is, introduces monarchies and famous monarchs found throughout history, and how that form of goverment--and uprisings against it--affected those countries ruled by monarchs.
