Introduces readers to the flavors of China. An introductory overview of China explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Chinese cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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.
Charities are a great way of helping make the world a better place. Find out all about the different types of charities, and discover what you can do to make a difference! Charities is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Millions of people, plants, and animals live in Europe. Europe has lots of yummy foods and wild weather. Find out all about Europe's languages, animals, plants, and more! Europe is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Waiters are people who help you order food when you eat out, but what else do they do? The grapheme /er/ is featured in this title. Waiters is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
This is what happens at the hospital. There is a lot going on! The grapheme /ch/ is featured in this title. In the Hospital is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Retail workers help us all the time. Find out what else they do. The grapheme /e/ is featured in this title. Retail is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
There are all sorts of students learning all sorts of different things. Find out what it means to be a student. The grapheme /u/ is featured in this title. Students is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.nt.
What goes on in a bakery? How do bakers make such tasty treats? The graphemes /ie/ea/ are featured in this title. Bakeries is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
It is important to stick to the law. What happens when people do not stick to it? The phonemes /i_e/igh/ are featured in this title. Law and Crime is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Have you ever turned on the TV and seen a news crew? How do they do what they do? The phonemes /u_e/ue/ew/ are featured in this title. News Crew is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Have you ever been to a play? Find out what happens during a play. The phonemes /a_e/ai/ are featured in this title. At a Play is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Rain forests are home to lots of amazing wildlife. From tiny poisonous frogs to beastly big cats, there are plenty of animals to discover in this book! Look inside to find out all about the rain forests and how to help them. Rain Forests is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
There are lots of stories about Vikings, and some of them are just not true! From fashion to food, now you can discover what it was really like to be a Viking. Vikings is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
You might have read stories about princesses and knights, but now you can learn the truth behind these tales! From finding out what life was really like in a medieval castle, to learning how to attack an enemy's castle, this book is full of secrets about real-life castles. Castles is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
