Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the World Series through the eyes of some of the most famous players, managers, fans, and officials in baseball history. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the World Cup through the eyes of players, fans, and coaches. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the key people, exciting finishes, and upsets that have more than 100 million viewers tuning into the Super Bowl each year. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the thrilling finishes and unlikely stories behind the creation and growth of one of the most famous motorsports events in the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the excitement and drama of playing for, coaching, and cheering on teams in basketball's exhilarating championship series. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the athletes, officials, and fans involved in putting on the sports event that brings together hundreds of countries around the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that struck more than a dozen countries in the Indian Ocean in 2004. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Indianapolis Colts one of the most popular 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 types of igneous rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Life was often difficult for the Iguanodon. It couldn't fight larger dinosaurs with sharp teeth or pointy spikes. Even thunderstorms could pose a danger. Learn how Iguanodon survived on Earth for nearly twenty million years and why its fossils have been discovered all over the planet. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.
Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of ice road truckers. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the devastating hurricane that struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in August 2005. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people live in--and make it out of--the wilderness to survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people find the things they need to survive on--and get rescued from--a deserted island! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people stranded on the seas endure and survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people avoid and overcome dangerous animal situations to survive! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people prepare for (and react to) massive tsunamis to survive. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people trapped in rubble (or other dangerous situations after an earthquake) survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people trapped because of high water endure and survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Learn about the roles of state, local, and federal courts in interpreting laws, deciding cases, and bringing justice to the American people. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Learn how a bill becomes a law and how the U.S. Congress helps maintain the government's balance of power. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Learn about the President, the presidential advisors, and the departments that manage the nation's laws and keep it operating smoothly. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Learn about the history, importance, and procedures of the U.S. government at the national, state, and local levels. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Houston Texans 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 how Americans cast their votes and make their voices heard in national, state, and local elections. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.