Explains the physics, mathematics, and other science behind the game of football, from the types of force and motion involved in the sport to the acoustics of the Seattle Seahawks' stadium.
Origami projects can be more than just pretty pieces of art. Sometimes they’re very useful, too. Origami can be used to make boxes, pouches, and even bookmarks. Readers learn to make these and other p
According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), UTIs are the second most common type of infection in the body. Almost 5 percent of women get a UTI at some po
Cute manga characters are fun to read about, and they’re also fun to draw. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide budding artists of all skill levels as they create their own cute manga drawings, incl
How can you create the illusion of movement in a drawing? What are simple action poses young artists can draw on their own? Readers discover the answers to these questions and many more about the worl
Police officers are some of our communities’ most important people. These men and women put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe and protect the people living in them. Readers learn ab
This book captures the excitement and hardship of settlers heading to the Wild West on wagon trains. Readers will delight in learning about the caravans of wagons that made their way through unsettled
Explains the mathematics, physics, and other science behind the game of soccer, from the types of force involved in moving the ball to the characteristics of the sound produced by a vuvuzela.
Tells the life and accomplishments of the high school basketball player, called "The Chosen One" by Sports Illustrated, who went on to become Rookie of the Year during his first NBA season.
Off-road vehicles add an extreme element to driving, and readers will see why through this text’s in-depth look at the technology and engineering behind some very extreme machines. Readers will learn
Describes some of the ways in which people use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at an airport, including baggage checking, security, flight information, and preparing for flight, taki
Describes some of the ways in which people use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at restaurants and in food service, including transporting and growing food, cooking, ordering meals, a
Wizards, monsters, and dragons are common sights in the pages of fantasy manga. Readers will be able to draw these fantasy creatures and many more by following clear instructions designed for young ar
Describes some of the ways in which people use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at baseball games, including the geometry of the field, ball-handling skills, radar guns, bats and batt
Digesting a meal takes the body hours! The process begins in the mouth with saliva and moves to the stomach, which is full of acid that outside of the body could do some serious harm. From burping to
Detailed 3D anatomical images of the cardiovascular system, and the heart in particular, make it easy to visualize the workings of this important biological system. Readers will learn about the differ
Describes various types of dating violence, discussing common characteristics of abusers, ways to cope with the effects of dating violence, and where to find help.
Everyone knows that the brain is responsible for our smarts and the spinal cord holds us up, but students may be surprised to learn how much more these powerhouses are responsible for. Together they c
Presents information about the legal rights of youth and those being held in juvenile detention centers, including the common terminology, typical crimes, and the levels of the system.
Readers enter the underwater world of extreme submarines with this text, which offers a high-interest take on the career, technology, and engineering curricula in elementary classrooms. Readers learn
Albrecht Dürer was a master of many creative pursuits, including painting, engraving, and printmaking. With an artistic talent that appeared at the age of 13, Dürer began his career as an apprentice a
Deer are popular animals to hunt, but before people can hunt them, they have to track them. Readers discover a variety of ways to track deer—from looking at hoof prints and deer rubs to examining thei
NASCAR is one of today’s hottest sports. This book gives readers a close an up-close look at everything that makes this sport exciting, competitive, thrilling, and even dangerous. Beginning with NASCA
Analyzing text is one of the greatest skills a young reader can develop. This book helps readers gain an understanding of what it means to read a text for information, recognize point of view, and sea
Slavery is a sensitive topic in American history. This book provides resources and lesson plans for a week-long unit covering slavery, the Underground Railroad, and the abolition movement built around
Artist Lorenzo Pace participated in the civil rights movement and marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. His unique cultural perspective and first-person eyewitness account of the era is made immediate
Artist Lorenzo Pace uses his grandmother’s quilts in a powerful, personal, and artistic presentation of Harriet Tubman’s heroic participation in the Underground Railroad. The Pace family artifacts a
