Showcases women who have contributed to the US military. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases women who have contributed to the science of outer space. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases women who have contributed to the field of medicine. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases women who have contributed to the field of mathematics. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases women who have contributed to the field of engineering. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Showcases women who have contributed to the field of computer science. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
People in various professions shape our communities, so it's important to be able to discuss the workers who play a role in our daily lives. Young readers receive an overview of different professions and simultaneously get a basic lesson in sign language.
The Talking Hands series introduces American Sign Language across a diverse range of themes and subjects. Combining colorful photos and illustrations, these books give kids the basics in signing and provide a lesson that is both comprehensive and enjoyable. Weather teaches kids a variety of signs related to weather and the atmosphere.
Winter is the perfect time for ice skating, and what would summer be like without baseball? Learn the signs for the four seasons, as well as for the weather and activities that traditionally go along with each.
The Talking Hands series provides readers with a basic introduction to American Sign Language. Greetings and Phrases uses fun and vibrant photographs and illustrations to teach a variety of useful phrases and salutations.
Are you in the mood for some ice cream and pie? Young readers will learn the signs for these scrumptious deserts, as well as for fruits, vegetables, meats, and a sampling of other familiar foods.
Young readers will be absolutely thrilled when they learn a variety of signs to help them express how they feel. Happiness, excitement, and amazement are simply a few of the emotions that kids experience--and will know how to sign--when they finish reading this book.
Learn about the life of Barack Obama and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Introduces readers to the flavors of Nigeria. An introductory overview of Nigeria explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Nigerian 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.
Introduces readers to the flavors of Ukraine. An introductory overview of Ukraine explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Ukrainian 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.
Introduces readers to the flavors of India. An introductory overview of India explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Indian 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.
Introduces readers to the flavors of Italy. An introductory overview of Italy explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Italian 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.
Introduces readers to the flavors of Mexico. An introductory overview of Mexico explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Mexican 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.
Introduces readers to the flavors of Germany. An introductory overview of Germany explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from German 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.
Introduces readers to the flavors of Cuba. An introductory overview of Cuba explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Cuban 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.
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.
Explores Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions from around the world, including All Saint's and All Soul's Days, the Day of the Dead, and other celebrations for the dead. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.
Explores global traditions surrounding the arrival of a new year, including food, parties, finding good luck, and making resolutions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.
Explores global traditions surrounding the loss of first teeth, including the tooth fairy, the tooth mouse, and beliefs to make teeth strong. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.
Explores wishing traditions from around the world, including rainbows, wishing wells, the moon, birthday candles, and wishbones. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator.