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Major Battles in US History gives readers an up-close look at key battles throughout the history of the country. Each book offers engaging anecdotes from the battle before expanding to cover the battle's historical context, decisive moments, and lasting impacts. Without overwhelming readers, these books offer insightful windows into the battles and wars that have shaped the world.
The stories of African American inventors, political leaders, artists, and activists are often overlooked. However, this comprehensive study of black history from the time of slavery through the present gives those stories the time and attention they deserve. The combination of biographical information, historical overviews, and cultural appreciation ensures that readers with a variety of interests will find topics that appeal to them. The detailed main text presents challenging topics in an age
The dream of every young player is to play in the major leagues. They all have their favourite player too. This Major League Sports series highlights the stats of some of the greatest players of all time, and details the history, rules, and famous plays of each major league sport. Included in every book is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests reading and writing prompts to help aid in reading comprehension.
Swim with the current, or go against the flow? Savannah has been feeling out of place ever since her family moved to Sandy Dune, Florida. She finds it easier to make friends with animals than people. Plus, everyone in Sandy Dune seems to love spending time in the ocean, and Sav never feels comfortable leaving the shore. When her classmate Tanner invites her to the opening of his familyÎs restaurant, SavÎs excitedÑuntil sheÎs served a bowl of shark fin soup. Sav has always been scared of sharks,
Around the world, makers and artisans craft awe-inspiring creations, from flower sculptures to forged blades. This series introduces readers to these fascinating careers. Books provide a peek into the life of an artisan, while also covering the history behind each career, the process for making their art, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business litera
Some of today's most incredible innovations are coming from the global community of makers. These thinkers, inventors, and hackers share information and technology to push new ideas forward. Readers will discover how they can join the maker movement and help improve the way we live.
Create your own model-sized vehicles powered by balloons, rubber bands, and small motors. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photographs guide readers through the building process, while informative text explains the science-aerodynamics, gravity, propulsion-behind them.
Scorching deserts, freezing mountaintops, and predator-infested rain forests are no match for human ingenuity! Readers of this savvy series will learn how to engineer their way out of natureÎs deadliest environments. Makerspace and STEM activities push readersÎ problem-solving skills to new limits, and real-life scenarios immerse them in the learning experience and inspire creative solutions. Thrilling fact boxes entice readers with fascinating information about these dangerous locations.
The Making a Difference series tells engaging, inspiring, and sometimes touching stories of people, organizations, and communities who are helping people, animals, and the planet. Each book profiles 12 stories about how people are making a difference in a respective area: animals, children, the community, after a disaster, education, immigrants and refugees, the planet, and seniors. Some work is on a national or global scale; other work is on a grassroots, local level. Readers will learn how oth
People use math every day, whether in recipes, sports, music, or road construction. With an eye on real-world applications, the series Making Math Work offers an easygoing how-to guide for understanding the major branches of mathematics, from arithmetic to statistics. Each title introduces readers to the area of study through the ages before moving on to step-by-step processes, helpful hints, and common mathematical tools. Sample problems integrated throughout the text make for a progressive lea