Travel back to the cradle of civilization to see how the first advanced communities took shape in Mesopotamia. From creating systems of writing and mathematics, to the advent of the wheel, Mesopotamia shaped the world as we know it. Explore more about the rise and fall of Mesopotamia with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Long ago, a powerful civilization formed deep in the middle of a lush forests. The incredible Maya had advanced knowledge of math, astronomy, and even written languages. Explore more about the rise and fall of the Maya civilization with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
The Roman civilization lives on in our daily calendar and even the way we speak. But what do we really know about the military leaders, political structure, and ultimate demise of this once-powerful civilization. Explore more about the rise and fall of ancient Rome with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Greece was once one of the most prominent civilizations in the world. What led to its impressive power and amazing accomplishments? Explore more about the rise and fall of ancient Greece with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Everybody has heard of the pyramids and mummies of Egypt. But what do we really know about the people, rulers, and conflicts that shaped this ancient civilization? Explore more about the rise and fall of ancient Egypt with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
China has some of the oldest history on Earth. But what do we know about the people, dynasties, and wars that shaped this ancient civilization? Explore more about the rise and fall of ancient China with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
You’ve probably heard of the Amazon Rainforest in South America. But did you know it’s so full of plants that it can take ten minutes for rain to travel from the treetops to the forest floor. And would it surprise you to learn that the continent also has the world’s driest desert? Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book.
Would you be surprised to know North America’s Death Valley is the hottest spot in the world? Or that the Appalachian Mountains are nearly 500 million years old? This makes them some of the oldest mountains on Earth. Discover extreme facts about North America in this fun and kooky book.
Did you know Oceania is Earth’s smallest continent? Or that because of its remote location, many of the animals that live there don't exist anywhere else in the world! Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book.
You may have heard that Antarctica is covered in ice, but did you know it’s actually a desert? In fact, it gets so little precipitation that scientists believe its ice sheet has taken more than 45 million years to form. The incredible continent has animals that have adapted to extreme cold and a mystery behind red-stained ice nicknamed Blood Falls. Discover extreme facts about Antarctica in this fun and kooky book.
You may have heard that Asia's Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. But did you know that Earth’s deepest lake, Lake Baikal, is also in Asia? And would it surprise you to learn that the continent is home to a flower that smells like rotting meat? Discover extreme facts about Asia in this fun and kooky book.
Would you be surprised to know that daily life for people along the Mediterranean often includes a midday rest to beat the heat? Or that the bones of millions of people are in an elaborate cemetery under the streets of Paris, France? Discover extreme facts about Europe in this fun and kooky book.
The Middle Ages were full of powerful popes, harsh laws, and incredible castles. But at times they were also seriously strange. Medieval people made pies full of live frogs and put animals on trial for committing crimes. Not only did barbers cut hair, but also they performed surgeries! Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in the Middle Ages.
Did you know that humans have lived in Africa longer than any other place on Earth? Have you heard that the continent is home to the world’s largest hot desert? Or that each year, millions of animals cross this huge, dry landscape during the Great Migration? Discover extreme facts about Africa in this fun and kooky book.
Ancient Egypt was full of amazing art, fierce pharaohs, and awe-inspiring pyramids. But at times it was also seriously strange. The Egyptians of the past styled wigs made of vegetables and went to war over a snoring hippo. They tried very hard to keep their noses out of trouble, because if they didn't they might risk having them chopped off. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Egypt.
Ancient Greece was full of beautiful buildings, temples to powerful gods, and amazing theaters. But at times it was also seriously strange. Some ancient Greeks were buried with coins in their mouths, while others were laid to rest under heavy rocks. They used crocodile poop as cream to get rid of scars. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Greece.
Ancient Rome was full of powerful emperors, fierce armies, and superstrong gladiators. But at times it was also seriously strange. Romans of the past pooped in public and watched chickens eat to determine their luck. Some even went to a fancy dinner where they were gifted with personalized silver gravestones on their way out the door. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Rome.
Get ready for some fantastic magic! From sawing someone in half to impaling swords, stunt magic makes the impossible seem possible. Explore the secrets behind these dangerous tricks. Then, learn about one of the greatest stunt magicians in history. Simple text and captivating photos makes learning about stunt magic fun. Abracadabra!
Get ready for some fantastic magic! Dive into a world of magical secrets with real-life magicians and their greatest tricks in the world. Then, learn your own fantastic trick that is sure to amaze your family and friends. Simple text and accompanying photos make learning about magic easy and fun. Abracadabra!
Put down your device and take a step outside—there’s a whole world to explore. It’s time to go tech-free in your yard! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and explore the world around them with easy-to-follow activities for a day in your yard. Spot plants and animals, investigate nature, play games, and more. There’s no limit to what you can do when you use a little imagination.
Put down your device and apply sunscreen—there’s a whole world to explore. It’s time to go tech-free by the river! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and explore the world around them with easy-to-follow activities for a day by the river. Spot plants and animals, investigate by the water, play games, and more. There’s no limit to what you can do when you use a little imagination.
Put down your device and slip on some comfortable shoes—there’s a whole world to explore. It’s time to go tech-free in the forest! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and explore the world around them with easy-to-follow activities for a day in the forest. Spot plants and animals, investigate the woods, play games, and more. There’s no limit to what you can do when you use a little imagination.
Put down your device and pick up your sunglasses—there’s a whole world to explore. It’s time to go tech-free at the beach! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and explore the world around them with easy-to-follow activities for a day at the beach. Spot plants and animals, investigate in the sand, play games, and more. There’s no limit to what you can do when you use a little imagination.
Have you flown on a plane or traveled by train? Do you know the people who made these moving marvels possible? From the bike to the hot air balloon, who do we have to thank for these amazing moving inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
Some of the things we use every day started as big mistakes. From the sticky note to the potato chip, who do we have to thank for these accidental inventions? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists, engineers, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas.
