This highly practical guide to wrestling begins with a brief history of the sport that traces its origins to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Its account of the modern history of the sport and how it
Teens who find themselves in trouble with the law need to know how to deal with the justice system. The fact that a teen can be tried either as a juvenile, and proceed through the juvenile justice sys
Aligned with the Common Core’s standards of promoting the independent reading and comprehension of informative texts, this book uses a questionswer format for maximum simplicity and appeal. The dif
From the type of shotgun and ammunition that will be used to shooting techniques and safety, there’s a lot one must learn before hunting with a shotgun. This book lays out all the crucial information,
A cow with a lobster claw? A brain with feet? These oddities and more await inside the pages of this quirky volume on drawing instruction. Readers will puzzle over zany images as they learn how to cre
Readers will dive into this fascinating book and uncover the mysteries of how plants sustain themselves. With bright photos clearly labeled with specific life-science vocabulary, readers will learn th
Many people claim to have heard drums or seen ghostly battles being fought on the major battlefields of the Civil War. The Civil War was charged with emotion, with neighbors fighting neighbors, and th
There’s more to hunting with rifles than aiming and firing. This book strips the sport down to the basics—rifle components, ammunition, quarries, shooting technique, and more—to ensure that readers ha
Although often confused with its sister sport, baseball, softball has crept its way into the mainstream and earned a substantial following of its own both in the United States and abroad. From Little
This book will have developing readers hopping with excitement as they discover the kangaroo. They will about kangaroos’ habitats and unique anatomy, and even how they fight. Clear language and a pic
The push is on for students to embrace STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) disciplines, first in school and then in the workplace. This series highlights the career possibilities with
Readers will learn the Japanese art of origami, or paper folding, to create exotic creatures from the arid desert. Each project begins with a description and some fun facts about the animal depicted a
Electronic gadgets are fun to play with, but they’re even more fun to build! Students will unlock the mysteries of electronics, sensors, and LEDs with this book as it provides both technical informati
With its claws and fangs and hunting for blood in the night, el Chupacabra is the stuff of nightmares. Many people insist that this mysterious Mexican monster is real, while others proclaim it a bedti
Take a plunge into the watery depths with this fun title filled with aquatic origami projects. Folding projects featuring whales, skates, crabs, and colorful fish are accessible with explicitly illust
With riveting text, authentic photographs, and revealing primary sources, this book deeply examines the history of the civil rights movement in Texas. Readers will learn about the cultural tension and
Discusses how social networking can help people maintain active relationships with others, stay informed about current events, and learn about the goods and services offered by businesses.
Looks at fables, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
Looks at legends, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
Explains the basics of writing a blog, from choosing a blogging style and handling copyright issues to selecting the right host site and promoting with social media.
Introduces the concept of digital literacy and explains how technology has made it easier to conduct research, take and organize notes, and work with others on group projects.
Describes the roles and responsibities of animal handlers, discussing how they develop bonds with and train animals and the various industries in which their animals work.
Introduces the writing, editing, and revision processes, offering tips on outlining, researching, spotting grammar mistakes, and using technology to share finished works with others.
Profiles the point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers, discussing his time with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and his professional career and accomplishments.
Presents information about the hippopotamus, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, and feeding behavior, along with facts about its diet and movements that can be learned from analyzing
Looks at fairy tales, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
Presents information about the leopard, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, and predatory behavior, along with facts about its diet and movements that can be learned from analyzing it
Presents information about the rhinoceros, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and feeding behavior, along with facts about its diet and movements that can be learned from an
Profiles the running back for the Detroit Lions, discussing his time with Georgia Tech, his professional career and accomplishments, and his work with charities.
Profiles the running back for the Houston Texans, discussing his time with the Tennessee Volunteers, his professional career and accomplishments, and his work with charities.
Profiles the power forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, discussing his time with the Oklahoma Sooners, his professional career and accomplishments, and his work with charities to fight childhood obes
Tour the U.S. Capitol is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.3.8 and Literacy.L.3.1h. The U.S. Capitol is a famous building rich with history,
Shapes are generally our first encounter with math. Geometry skills are learned from an early age, and readers build upon those first geometry lessons with topics like describing objects using the nam
