Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Rocky Mountain National Park.
While reading this book, students will explore the Dry Tortugas National Park and learn about the research underway there. From monitoring sea turtles to studying coral reefs, scientists in this national park are making new discoveries and doing their part to protect its ecosystem.
Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the site of one of the best-preserved ancient fossil reefs on Earth.
The continent of South America is made up of twelve countries. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this unique and diverse region. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
Where was the first European settlement in North America? Answer this and other questions as you learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this diverse continent. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
Daring and Dangerous: Stunt Performers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of professional stunt performing. From movies and live-action shows to mile-wide motorcycle jumps and high-wire acts, this 32-page book offers readers an opportunity to learn all about the wild world of stunt performance.
Daring and Dangerous: Storm Chasers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of storm chasing. From tornadoes to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, this 32-page book gives readers an inside look into how and why these daring people brave extreme weather and what they are trying to accomplish.
The continent of Europe is home to countries large and small. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of the European continent. This title includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
Discover the history, terrain, people, culture, government, wildlife, and cuisine of Australia.
Daring and Dangerous: Space Explorers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the complex world of space exploration and the famous firsts, near misses, and disasters that have taken place. The fact- and photo-filled pages of this 32-page book offer readers an opportunity to learn what it takes to be a part of this daring and dangerous profession, from lift-off to landing.
Daring and Dangerous: Deep Sea Divers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of deep sea diving. From the amazing areas that divers explore to the common dangers they face underwater, this 32-page fact- and photo-filled book offers young readers an opportunity to learn how divers stay save and what they discover about our complex, beautiful world.
Daring and Dangerous: Sky Jumpers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of skydiving. This 32-page book offers readers an opportunity to learn about the dazzling world of competitions in the sky and the terrifying, thrilling, and very quick journey from the plane to the ground below. The Daring and Dangerous Stunt Performers series is an action-packed escape into some of the most daring and dangerous activities on – and beyond – the planet. With topics ranging from stunt performers to space explorers, each spread in these books stands alone so reluctant readers can flip through until something catches their attention. Each book also features glossary words (defined on the pages in which they appear) and a memory game that encourages readers' recall as they are asked to match images to what they've read
Did you know that Antarctica is considered the world's largest desert? It is the coldest and windiest place on Earth and has no permanent residents. Learn about the people who first explored this continent and the research that is now done there. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
The continent of Africa is a land of many nations, languages, and cultures. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this unique continent. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
Daring and Dangerous: Auto Racers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of professional auto racing. From NASCAR to Formula 1 and everything in between, the 32 fact- and photo-filled pages of this book offer readers an opportunity to learn about the history of racing and what it takes to be a part of this daring and dangerous sport.
Uncover the weird truths about the Wild West, from UFO sightings to cowboy lullabies. Includes a glossary, fast facts and other resources.
Much of what we think about pirates comes from ways they are portrayed in books and movies. Learn the weird truth about the Golden Age of Piracy and how it spawned popular pirate stereotypes. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.
Monster myths often reflect the culture from which they come. Explore the weird truth about monster myths and sightings all over the world. Includes a glossary, Weird, True Facts, and other resources.
Learn all about the most famous Egyptian pyramids, how they were built, and the fascinating facts about the kings and pharaohs who are entombed within them.
Learn about the building techniques used to construct the Great Wall of China, the empires that constructed them, and what their purposes were over the centuries.
This brief introduction to the Vikings and their gods includes a story about the family of Eric the Red..
In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of piracy while providing a story that brings the danger and adventure of high seas to life.
This book discusses the lives of samurai warriors through a story about two samurai who served Oda Nobunaga, a powerful samurai leader.
This book described the life of a Spartan warrior and includes a short story that follows two Spartan boys from the age of seven to the battle of Thermopylae.
This book describes the life of medieval knights, including a short story of two young knights' experiences in a tournament and in battle.