Presents information on writing autobiography, including personal journals and more public materials, covering preparation, planning, and how to create the first draft, edit and revise, and share work
Presents information on writing descriptive articles and essays, covering how to select a topic, create the first and improved drafts, make corrections and revisions, and share work with an audience.
Explains how our plant classification system works and looks at how scientists use it to identify and group plant species. The book also examines the variation between and within plants species and di
Describes how new clothing and toys add to energy use and old clothes and playthings add to waste, and suggests ways to prolong use, pass used items on to other users, and make new items by reusing th
Describes the function of the body's brain and nervous system, and includes information about the spinal cord, sleeping and dreaming, brain damage, and nerve cells.
Presents an introduction to the outdoor sports of canoeing and kayaking, with information on the equipment used, skills and techniques, and different types of canoeing and kayaking.
Discusses the harmful effects that alcohol and tobacco have on the human body and how the improper use of drugs causes abuse and addiction, and includes information on binge drinking, peer pressure, a
Introduces the major symbols of Hinduism and what they mean; discusses the Hindu gods, worship, rites of passage, and religious festivals; and shares folktales, recipes, and crafts from the Hindu trad
Introduces the major symbols of Judaism and what they mean; discusses Jewish prayer and worship, both in the synagogue and at home, rites of passage, and religious festivals; and shares folktales, rec
Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes, describes the damages and benefits of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.
Describes the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and explains how his use of parallel and perpendicular lines in such buildings as his prairie style and Usonian houses and Fallingwater differs from earlier ar
There’s more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chro
Step back in time to ancient India, where the people’s contributions to art, architecture, religion, and more shaped a unique culture that can still be seen today. This text presents the region’s arch
Introduced in 29, Minecraft™ has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecraft’s mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users
Readers will get creative with origami, the fascinating Japanese art of paper folding. This high-interest title introduces the history and origin of origami, and prompts readers to put their creative
The impact Colorado’s natural resources have had on its development as a state cannot be overstated. This book looks at how mining and ranching have helped shape the history, culture, and people of th
Few events have shaped the history, economy, and even geography of the state of Colorado quite like the Gold Rush. This book examines the events that led up to the discovery of gold, how the Gold Rush
Describes the life and accomplishments of the professional basketball player, from his childhood in Italy to his status as a high school basketball prodigy and NBA rookie sensation to his five NBA cha
Toys are fun to play with, and they can be even more fun to make! Readers learn to make their own jet gliders, sailboats, sock puppets, and other toys with each turn of the page. Simple, step-by-step
Makerspaces are places to come together to create. Jewelry is something people can easily create in a makerspace, and readers are able to make their own jewelry by following a series of step-by-step i
Describes Pennsylvania's Quaker origins, early industry, and social and religious climate, as well as notable figures and events during its time as a colony.
Introduces the Big Dipper, a group of stars found within the constellation Ursa Major, providing the stories of the Greeks and Native Americans about its origin and describing some of the individual s
Georgia O’Keeffe is widely regarded as a founder of American Modernism. She is best known for her large, close-up paintings of natural forms and for her desert landscapes. Despite attending art school
Making paper animals is a fun way to practice the Japanese art of origami. Readers learn to create amazing origami animals, including ducks, rabbits, and turtles. Carefully numbered steps make each pr
Swimming is a fun but dangerous activity. Lifeguards help us stay safe while having fun, thanks to their special life-saving skills and first-aid training. Readers learn about these community heroes a
Introduces beavers, describes their physical features and behavior, explains how they build a dam, and examines the impact of their construction on the environment.
Thanks to modern medicine, syphilis is no longer the deadly, ruinous, and terrifying scourge that it once was. Yet it is still an extremely serious sexual health concern. It is imperative that people
Introduces fault lines, describing the the layers in the Earth, tectonic plates and how their movements can cause earthquakes, different types of faults, and how knowing about faults can help people p
