We eat to stay alive, but some unlucky eaters meet their deaths after feasting. Learn about the bizarre ways four people were finished by food. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
The people of the past lived in strange ways, and some died under equally odd circumstances. Learn about the bizarre mistakes that became mortal for four unlucky individuals. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Some people are remembered for the amazing ways they lived, and some are remembered for their strange deaths. Learn about the bizarre ways four people died thanks to their backfiring bodies. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
From the wheel to trampolines, these crazy inventions have changed our world. Learn about the ideas behind some of the most incredible inventions. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Throughout history, people have been getting sick, and there have been some strange cures, too. Learn about four deadly diseases from our past. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th and 5th grade readers with wild content while a 1st to 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
Winds whipped dark clouds of dust across the dry, open croplands of the Great Plains. How did this tragedy begin and what took the country through the worst of this extreme drought in the Dust Bowl? Learn about this trying time with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students 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 that aids comprehension. It's key U.S. history curriculum made approachable for all.
For thousands of years, people wondered what space was like. Thanks to big teams and lots of planning, these trailblazers safely explore space. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
For thousands of years, people have wished they could fly. Thanks to a few trailblazers, people soar through the air every day. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to help readers learn all about our greatest adventures.
Little pieces of paper help people remember things and leave quick notes, but did you know sticky notes were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a useful tool. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
What do spending a year in bed, making fake memories, and suggesting a giant eruption for the good of the planet have in common? They are all done in the name of silly and strange science! Dive into the wacky world of science. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest science to life!
It's fun to spray around at parties, but did you know spray string was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into something silly to play with. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
In the early morning of April 26, 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant became unstable, causing a huge explosion. But the disaster was only just beginning. Follow along with the true story of a doomed power plant that is still dangerous today. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
Dolphins travel, hunt, and play together. They can also work together to save people from harm! When lifeguard Rob Howes took three others out on a training swim, he had no idea that an entire pod of dolphins would protect them from danger below the waves. Explore the exciting true story of supersmart animals in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these smart mammals and read other stories of dolphin masterminds!
The giant, flightless Thunderbird was a creature so legendary tales of the animal are still told today. With their size and skills as predators, it's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the day. But many of the large animals of the Pleistocene epoch were not dinos. Become a paleontologist as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino.
World War I neared its end in 1918, but another kind of devistation soon replaced the horrors of the battlefield. A deadly virus quickly spread, killing millions of people by the end of 1920. Follow along with the true story of a doomed pandemic that changed public health forever. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
NASA sent astronauts safely into space for many years. Then, their missions were put on hold after a shuttle exploded at launch, killing all the astronauts on board. Despite their best efforts to prevent another disaster, this would not be the last deadly shuttle explosion. Follow along with the true stories of two tragic space flights. Then, review that you’ve learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
When Scott Swift adopted an Alaskan husky named Nookie, he was looking for a four-legged buddy to join him on outdoor adventures. Soon, Nookie would set out for adventures of his own--and save a hiker's life in the process! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these clever canines and read other stories of dog masterminds!
It's a quick way to heat up your food, but did you know the microwave oven was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a common household appliance. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
It was a lovely vacation for the Altsman family. As her husband went fishing, Joann stayed behind with her pet dog, and beloved potbellied pig, Lulu. Suddenly, Joann felt sick--she was having a heart attack. Joann needed help fast! She had no idea Lulu would save the day . . . and her life! Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these intelligent animals and read other stories of pig masterminds!
They're a cool treat on a hot day, but did you know there was a long time before ice cream became handheld? Learn the story of how this sticky, melting treat gained its cone. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders when we find ourselves in sticky situations!
When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in 2020, nearly every country in the world went into some form of lockdown. Yet each was different. With fascinating images and informative text, this book looks at the rules and restrictions people lived under and how they affected work, school, commerce, and daily life. A detailed final chapter examines the success and failures of lockdown and how countries could approach future pandemics.
When people boarded the Diamond Princess cruise ship in February 2020, they had no idea their luxury vacation would turn into a nightmare of quarantine, sickness, and death. Using real examples of living through the pandemic, this fascinating book gives an overall inside look at how much changed and how quickly during COVID-19--the first major pandemic since 1918. A useful timeline will help readers keep track of the major events during the pandemic.
Read about the different kinds of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that lived long ago. Find out how they lived and died, how only their fossils remain, and much more. Then see if you can answer questions, such as: Why did the dinosaurs become extinct? Which dinosaur had the smallest brain? What can we learn from dinosaur footprints?
It’s a beautiful day in Deanville and the gang is presented with a new challenge. How will the kids solve this difficult new task? And how does a Greek mathematician play an important role in the solution? Think like an engineer and work alongside Jesse and pals to figure it out!
When Mauro Prosperi set out on an ultramarathon through the desert, he didn't realize he would soon enter a race for his life. After a sandstorm sent Mauro off course, he had to do whatever he could to survive the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert on his own. Explore the exciting true story of a desert survivor pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn desert survival tips and read the stories of other desert survivors.
