Introduces readers to Samurai warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the San Francisco 49ers one of the most dominant teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the San Diego Chargers one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common football gear, and a section of career records and stats.
Learn all about salamanders, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.
Bring readers along to witness teen actress Rowan Blanchard's rise to fame. Rowan is the star of the Disney Channel's Girl Meets World. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Readers are presented with an overview of Russia's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
From working alongside Roman soldiers to helping today's police officers, Rottweilers have a long history of helping people. Learn more about these tough, loyal dogs inside.
Rosa Parks played an instrumental role in the integration of Montgomery, Alabama, buses, and in the reemergence of the black community's fight for equal rights. Referred to as the 'mother of the civil rights movement,' Parks stood up for what she believed in and proved that one person can make a difference.
Learn about the life of Ronald Reagan and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Explore rock climbing, an exciting outdoor activity, including climbing gear, where to climb, and how to stay safe.
Introduces readers to Roman gladiators, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.
Presents an overview of rhyming poems, including the form's history, elements, and traits and how poets use rhyming poems to express ideas.
Thank-you, and come again! Restaurant owners have some big responsibilities--it's hard to keep customers happy and to make sure that each employee is treated fairly. Exciting photographs and informative text take kids behind the scenes of restaurant management and introduce them to the hard work involved in running a business.
From taking a ride on the Flying Horse Carousel to touring the state capitol in Providence, there's lots to see and do in Rhode Island! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Rhode Island special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Through various examples, children learn about responsibility and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of being responsible.
Three little rabbits exhibit both good and bad habits regarding their attitudes toward new experiences, taking care of their things, behaving with others, getting enough rest, and eating healthy.
Through various examples, children learn about respect and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, in one's neighborhood, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of respecting others.
Both photos and illustrations present readers with common questions and various common answers and their corresponding ASL signs.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a quarter, explores its history, and teaches readers how quarters are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of George Washington, whose face marks the front of the quarter.
From China and Europe to Hollywood, pugs have come a long way! They may look a little goofy, but these loveable, snorting dogs have a long and interesting history. Learn more inside!
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various python species.
Explores the geometry of pyramids using real-world examples such as grocery store displays and the Great Pyramid in Egypt.
From discovering wildlife in El Yunque Rain Forest to colorful Old San Juan, there's lots to see and do in Puerto Rico! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Puerto Rico special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Presents an overview of prose poems, including the form's history, elements, and traits and how poets use prose poems to express ideas.
Explores the geometry of prisms using real-world examples such as honeycombs and board game boxes.
