Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda, were put out to sea in nothing more than a raft but were miraculously spared, arriving safely on an enchanted island. Using the island's magic, which the sorcerer Prospero has learned to control over many years, he conjures up a storm that envelopes a nearby ship containing his enemies. Each separate group of survivors is manipulated by Prospero. Will his marooned rivals apologize for their mistakes?
The terms of the loan are unusual, to say the least. If Antonio can't repay his debt on time, he will owe the grasping moneylender a pound of flesh! All seems hopeless- until a clever young named Portia dares to impersonate a judge at Antonio's trial.
"What a thrill!" Rafael thought. But then he looked over his shoulder. Rafael was terrified. It was time to jump.
Orlando makes his way to the court of Duke Frederick, and falls desperately in love with the Duke's niece, Rosalind. Meanwhile, in the Forest of Arden, the Old Duke is living peacefully after having his throne usurped by his brother, Frederick. Orlando learns about a threat on his life and flees to the forest. Shortly thereafter, Rosalind is banished by her uncle and also seeks safety there disguised as a boy. Will the Old Duke recognize his daughter? Will the lovers be reunited?
A beautiful love story turns to tragedy when jealousy takes root. The powerful general, Othello, finds himself hurting the one person he loves most in the world, his wife, Desdemona, when he misplaces his trust in Iago. Treacherous and vindictive, Iago is enraged at being passed over for a promotion and plots his revenge against Othello setting off a chain of events that ends in the ultimate sacrifice.
Although Bassanio owes his friend Antonio a great deal of money, he must borrow more to make a good impression when he courts his true love, Portia. However, Antonio is short of cash and must borrow from the lender, Shylock. More problems arise when Antonio's ships are wrecked, leaving him penniless when Shylock's loan is due. Bassanio must now find a way to save his friend's life, but help is on the way from an unexpected source!
Why are the Transylvanian peasants so fearful of Count Dracula's castle? When a young businessman discovers the truth, it is nearly too late. Will Jonathan have enough time to save his beloved fiancÂŽ from the vampire's deadly embrace?
As usual, Tom Sawyer and his pal Huck Finn were only out looking for fun. They never dreamed they'd witness a murder! And that isn't Tom's only problem. There's a new girl, Becky Thatcher, and the fence he's suppose to paint-- not to mention the hunt for Injun Joe's buried treasure!
Fearful of Caesar's growing popularity, a group of powerful Roman politicians begin to plot his death. Can a man remain loyal to Caesar and still be loyal to Rome? Caesar's noble friend Brutus is forced to make a terrible decision.
Freedom is everything to Huckleberry Finn. How can he avoid being "civilized" by the good-hearted Widow Douglas? But just now Huck has more important things on his mind-- like helping his friend Jim escape the slave-catchers!
The ghost of the murdered king begs his son to get revenge. But young Prince Hamlet is the beset by doubts and unable to bring himself to action. If he waits too long, however, he could well become the murderer's next target.
Since her dad’s death, Jan Glass has been angry at everyone. Her mom and teachers are always on her case. Even her little sister seems extra whiny. One evening, Jan stomps off to bed in a fit of rage. But when she wakes up, everything is different. She finds herself in a strange place with odd creatures. They need her help, but Jan wants no part of it. Until, that is, one of the creatures changes her mind and her attitude.
Langston Hughes is often thought of as one of the greatest and most influential African American authors. This fascinating and inspiring biography will have readers enthralled by the life of Hughes as they learn how he became known as the voice of the Harlem Renaissance. Featuring lively images, photos, and captivating facts, this book allows readers to gain insight into how the Civil Rights Movement had an effect on Hughes' life and writing as well as important movements in the Harlem Renaissance like jazz, poetry, music, and clubs. The easy-to-read, supportive text works in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers the tools they may need to better understand the content and vocabulary.
Elena, Amy, and Fiona band together for an exciting adventure. Tío sends them back to ancient Rome, where a witch is being accused of taking the form of an evil creature. Is this witch real? Is she dangerous? Or is she in danger? Join the girls on a breakneck adventure through the city of Rome in all its glory—from the Colosseum to the Market of Trajan. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Rome. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
The cradle of civilization is being drained of life—by a vampire! Amy, Elena, and Marcus use Tío’s time machine to venture back to ancient Mesopotamia, where a vampire is plaguing the Mesopotamian people and their crops. Can the team solve the mystery of the damaged crops and keep the people—and the vampire—safe? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Mesopotamian civilization. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Eddie is a star diver with confidence issues. He wants to join the swim team--but does the team want him? With the help of an alien friend, Eddie makes a splash. This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of diving, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Tío sends Fiona, Amy, and Marcus to ancient China where a kind Chinese dragon is an innocent part of the new emperor’s power grab. The monster hunters arrive in Chang’an as peasants, where they experience hard labor while building the Great Wall of China. But how will the team find the dragon? And will they find it before the emperor does? Readers will join the team as they explore Emperor Qin’s tomb full of terracotta soldiers and get acquainted with the sweetest dragon imaginable. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient China. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
A vial of poisonous hydra blood with the potential to kill millions has been unearthed! Jorge, Fiona, and Marcus must embark on an urgent mission to keep the modern world safe from the hydra’s poisonous blood. The monster hunters travel back in time to stop the Greek demigod Heracles from killing the hydra, learning about ancient Greek civilization along the way. Travel with them through the streets of the city-state of Argos and the spooky shoreline of Lake Lerna, where they encounter the mysterious nine-headed hydra. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Greece. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Jorge, Marcus, and Amy must find the missing sphinx! Tío sends them on their way to ancient Egypt. Before the famous statue was built, he tells them, a real sphinx guarded the pyramids in Giza. The monster hunters travel back in time to locate the sphinx, exploring ancient Egyptian culture along the way. Can they help the sphinx stay out of trouble with the cruel pharaoh? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Egypt. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Elena, Fiona, and Marcus travel back in time to Mexico during the reign of the Aztec empire. There have been sightings of a powerful mermaid named Tlanchana, thought to be causing a devastating drought. The monster hunters learn about Aztec festivals, music, and culture on the streets of Tenochtitlan. Follow the team as they race against the clock to return a stolen crown to Tlanchana, known for being more wicked than sweet. Will she end the drought and remain hidden from the human world? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Aztec Empire. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Natasha is a superstar scorer. She's good with a basketball, and she knows it. But she's not always a good teammate. With the help of an alien friend, will Natasha shoot and score, or miss before the buzzer? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of basketball, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Rishi is a hockey player who skates with a chip on his shoulder. He has an anger problem that he needs to get under control. With the help of an alien friend, will Rishi get his shot at a goal, or be stuck in the penalty box? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of hockey, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Jalen is the fastest kid on the football team. He'd be a great wide receiver--if he could catch! But he drops every pass thrown his way. With help from an alien friend, will Jalen dive for the end zone or be benched permanently? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of football, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Explore all the aspects of your favorite food: pancakes! From the first known plating, to the creative and wacky flavors across cultures and history, this book traces the transformations of the pancakes we have today. Also includes a recipe, so readers can create their own, unique riff on a pancake. Whether you call them flapjacks or crepes, there's no denying that pancakes are great! Aligned to curriculum standards, text highlights key 21st Century content including Global Awareness and Economics. Books in this series include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Learn all about education activism, from creating inclusive classrooms to ending school shootings. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most reluctant readers. Series includes a table of contents, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography.