Betrayed by his friends, Frog Boy ventures off alone only to learn the truth about the Disco Queens--they too were born as hybrids inside the Tin Can. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
As Frog Boy and the Disco Queens battle their enemies at the jam-packed Moonwalk Stadium, the people of Pop City will be forced to come to terms with a new reality: Hybrids exist. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
With the assault on the Tin Can drawing to a close, Frog Boy will have to make a decision--become a frog, adapt to be fully human, or remain the hybrid he has always been. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Turning their backs on the government, Frog Boy and the Disco Queens look to take down the organization behind the Tin Can. But first, they must dig into their own uncomfortable pasts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
After 17 years trapped in the prison-like Tin Can at the heart of Pop City, the human/animal hybrid Frog Boy orchestrates his own escape in hopes of securing his freedom. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Upon meeting the bank-robbing Disco Queens, Frog Boy finds himself entangled in a government conspiracy where he is forced to track down other hybrids just like him. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title explores the ways television was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how television became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of television. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title explores the ways state fairs were established, how they evolved and expanded, and how state fairs became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of state fairs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title explores the ways baseball was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how baseball became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of baseball. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title explores the ways muscle cars were established, how they evolved and expanded, and how muscle cars became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of muscle cars. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title explores the ways rock 'n' roll was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how rock 'n' roll became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of rock 'n' roll. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title explores the ways amusement parks were established, how they evolved, and how amusement parks became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of amusement parks. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
It lurks in deep water. Soon it could rise to the surface. No, it's not a sea creature but a surfer’s dream. This is the ultimate wave. For thousands of years, and all across the globe, surfers have enjoyed the thrills and survived the spills of catching waves.
A baseball fan sues after being hit by a hot dog. When a pro football team leaves in the middle of the night, a city takes the team to court. Salary negotiations for a top player take weeks. What do these examples have in common? The answer is sports law. Behind every thrilling sport are laws that protect those on and off the field and lawyers who ensure deals get done.
Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and many more.
Welcome to China! Discover the landmarks that make China well known around the world--towering mountains, such as Mount Everest, ancient statues, such as the Terracotta Army, and awesome structures, such as the Great Wall. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
Welcome to England! Discover the landmarks that make England well known around the world--grand royal homes, such as Buckingham Palace, ancient and new structures, such as Stonehenge and the London Eye, and beautiful countryside and natural wonders, such as the White Cliffs of Dover. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
Welcome to the United States! Discover the landmarks that make the United States well known around the world--natural wonders, such as Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon, monuments, such as the Statue of Liberty, and historic buildings, such as the White House. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
G'Day mate! Discover the landmarks that make Australia well known around the world--ancient landforms, such as Uluru, unique animals, such as those in the Great Barrier Reef, sunny beaches, such as Bondi Beach, and modern city structures, such as the Sydney Opera House. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
This informative book describes the dangers and instability of living in a conflict zone, especially for children. Simple things like education and having enough food, medicine, and safe water to drink are no longer guaranteed. Examples of contemporary conflicts show how children's lives are affected, and help explain why the United Nations felt the need to create the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
This interesting book describes the impact conflicts have had on children's lives throughout history. Some served in the military, from the early warrior state of Sparta to religious crusades and revolutionary battlefields. In the last century, while some children were sent to live in safe zones, others were sent to concentration camps. At home, children mainly helped the war effort by raising money, tending gardens, and helping the wounded. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
According to UNICEF, an agency dedicated to helping children, 13.7 million children around the world are refugees, and an additional 22.8 million children are displaced within their own countries. This book explains how the lives of children forced by conflicts to leave all that they once knew will never be the same. Examples of contemporary conflicts show the difficulties often faced by child refugees, such as violence, dangerous journeys, and uncertain futures. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, made up of more than 17,000 islands, with lush rain forests, mountainous interiors, mangrove forests, rich coral reefs, and sandy beaches. Read all about the country's land and resources, the environmental challenges it faces, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture for people across Indonesia. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
Dominated by the mighty Alps and sharing borders with five different countries, Switzerland is known for its beautiful landscapes and multicultural society. Read all about the country's land and resources, the population-dense central plateau, and its early settlement, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Switzerland. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
This book shines a light on the disturbing practice of recruiting children into conflicts. Around 250,000 child soldiers are participating in conflicts around the world today. Many are physically abducted or threatened into joining by armed groups or forces who desensitize them to violence. If they survive, the only way they can be reintegrated into their communities is through physical and emotional rehabilitation. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
