This photo-illustrated book describes wildfires, including forest fires, grass fires, and bush fires. Explains how these fires are started, what conditions create a crisis, and steps taken to put fires out. Also includes information on staying safe and preventing wildfires. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
This photo-illustrated book describes tornados, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones. Explains how tornados are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to tornados. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses turn-of-the-century children’s clothing and how what they wore in the early 1900s is different from what children wear today. Includes “What’s Different?” photo quiz.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses turn-of-the-century food and cooking methods and how they are different from the early 1900s to today. Includes “What’s Different?” photo quiz.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses turn-of-the-century telephones and how they looked and worked much differenlty from the early 1900s to today. Includes “What’s Different?” photo quiz.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses turn-of-the-century American schools and how they are different from the early 1900s to today. Includes “What’s Different?” photo quiz.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses popular turn-of-the-century toys and how toys in the early 1900s were different from toys sold today. Includes “What’s Different?” photo quiz.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of blizzards, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a blizzard.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of earthquakes, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after an earthquake.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of house fires, how to prepare a fire escape plan, and how to get out during a fire and stay safe after the fire is out.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of floods, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a flood.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of hurricanes, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a hurricane.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of tornados, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a tornado.
A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses turn-of-the-century cars and how they are different from the early 1900s to today. Includes “What’s Different?” photo quiz.
Introduces the concept of energy, how we use it, and earth friendly ways kids can help conserve it and save the earth on a daily basis.
Introduces the concept of Earth’s water cycle, explains how we use Earth’s water, and offers ways kids can help conserve it.
Introduces ways to take care of Earth on a daily basis, such as recycling, planting trees, and caring for Earth’s animals.
Presents some of the Chicago Bears’ superstars and their achievements, including Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, and Brian Urlacher.
Presents some of the Dallas Cowboys’ superstars and their achievements, including Roger Staubach, Emmitt Smith, and DeMarcus Ware.
Presents some of the Denver Broncos’ superstars and their achievements, including John Elway, Rod Smith, and Champ Bailey
Presents some of the Green Bay Packers’ superstars and their achievements, including Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and Clay Matthews.
Presents some of the Indianapolis Colts’ superstars and their achievements, including Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, and Dwight Freeney.
Presents some of the New England Patriots’ superstars and their achievements, including Bruce Armstrong, Tom Brady, and Wes Welker.
Presents some of the New York Giants’ superstars and their achievements, including Lawrence Taylor, Michael Strahan, and Eli Manning.
Presents some of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ superstars and their achievements, including Terry Bradshaw, Troy Polamalu, and Ben Roethlisberger.
