Explains some of the rules students should follow in the classroom, including listening to the teacher, working hard, being nice, and following directions.
Retells the myth of Perseus, a son of Zeus, whose adventures include killing the Gorgon Medusa, whose head turns people to stone, and rescuing Andromeda from a monster, and who gives his name to a con
Introduces killer bees, discussing how they came to the United States, their physical features, and the danger they represent when they attack in swarms.
Introduces sea urchins, describing their physical features, movement, defense mechanisms, danger to humans, and the role they play in the ocean ecosystem.
Provides information on turkey hunting, including the different weapons used, what hunting blinds are, and how hunters use decoys and calls to lure a turkey to them.
Draws from primary source materials to provide insight into the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, from preparing for the expedition to crossing the Great Divide to their trip home.
Draws from Frederick Douglass's own writings to provide insight into key events in his life, including his escape to New York City with the help of his future wife, Anna Murray, and his work in the ab
Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of Komodo dragons that enable them to be deadly hunters, including camouflage and their venomous bite.
Highlights the life of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Introduces orangutans, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and how they build their beds each night and use sticks to forage for food.
"It's hard to imagine there's a more extreme sport than skydiving. Jumping from a plane at 13,000 feet (3,962 m) or higher seems crazy to some, but those who try it are often hooked for life. Readers
Step-by-step instructions show how to reuse paper towel tubes, plastic bottles, and other recyclables found around the house to make bracelets, pencil cases, and colorful decorations.
Step-by-step instructions show how to use paints, homemade stencils, and other simple materials to make funky decorations, clothes, and wrapping paper.
