From units on the ground to those keeping the operations moving behind the scenes, the United States Marine Corps is full of members with different jobs. Together, they work to protect the nation. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of marines. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career right for you?
From crews in the sky to those keeping the operations moving behind the scenes, the United States Coast Guard is full of coast guardsmen with many different jobs. Together, they work to protect the sea. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of coast guardsmen. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career right for you?
From engineers in the lab to those keeping the operations moving mid-flight, the United States Air Force is full of airmen with many different jobs. Together, they work to protect the country. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of airmen. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career right for you?
From troops on the ground to those keeping the operations moving behind the scenes, the United States Army is full of soldiers with many different jobs. Together, they work together to protect the country. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of soldiers. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career right for you?
From fossils and X-rays to medicine and computers, people often turn to STEM to understand the world around them. Some of history’s most amazing researchers and inventors have been women. Though they often faced extra challenges to be heard in their fields, they have shaped our world for the better. Learn about the women who had the strength, bravery, and courage to break barriers. Inspiring text paired with photos and colorful illustrations explore women who dared to make HERstory in STEM.
From the field to the court, playing sports has long brought people together. And some of history’s most amazing athletes have been women. They have faced challenges while overcoming incredible obstacles both on and off the field. Many female athletes have worked hard, and shown great strength and bravery to break through these barriers. Inspiring text paired with photos and colorful illustrations explore women who dared to make HERstory in sports.
Law and order have always been a way of organizing populations. But who makes the rules? Throughout history, women haven’t always had a say in what happens to them, but that hasn’t stopped them from stepping up to make impactful change. Many women in politics have shown bravery and courage to stand up for what they believe. Inspiring text paired with photos and colorful illustrations explore women who dared to make HERstory in politics.
From music and movies to books and fashion, art is all around us. And some of history’s most amazing artists have been women. They have used art to face challenges and express themselves. Many female artists broke through barriers with strength, bravery, and courage to make a difference. Inspiring text paired with photos and colorful illustrations explore women who dared to make HERstory in art.
Step right up to face your fears! Explore the creepy, eerie, and horrific phobias about the world, from the fear of mirrors to the phobia of sleep. The circus of fears draws in hi-lo readers from 6th and 7th grade with compelling (and sometimes creepy) phobias while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Step right up to face your fears! Explore wild, wacky, and downright strange animal phobias, from the fear of snakes to the phobia of fur. The circus of fears draws in hi-lo readers from 6th and 7th grade with compelling (and sometimes creepy) phobias while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Step right up to face your fears! Explore the worrying, enlightening, and dreadfully dark nature phobias, from the fear of sun to the phobia of plants. The circus of fears draws in hi-lo readers from 6th and 7th grade with compelling (and sometimes creepy) phobias while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
What would you do if a volcano erupted? An exploding volcano could cause earthquakes, flying rocks, and air pollution. It’s time to become a volcano survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
What would you do if you see a wall of water in the distance? A megatsunami could wipe out electricity, food supply, and even damage homes. It’s time to become a megatsunami survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
World War I reshaped the world as we knew it and laid the groundwork for the second world war. But how did the fighting start? And what brought about its end? Explore this war that redrew the world map 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 comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Still reeling from the devastation from World War I, nobody wanted to face another global battle. But it was the groundwork laid at the end of the first war that set the stage for World War II. Learn about the war that tore the world apart for a second time 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 comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
What would you do if the world was covered in ice? A global ice age could cause freezing temperatures, giant glaciers, and rumbling avalanches. It’s time to become an ice age survival expert . . . just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
The Vietnam War was a battle over how the country would move forward after French colonial rule. So, how did an internal conflict within this country become the center of a global battle? Learn all about this proxy war 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 to aid comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
Almost as soon as the dust settled on World War II, the Cold War scorched with a different kind of intensity. But what were the United States and Soviet Union facing off about? And if they didn't use traditional weapons of war, what did they bring to the battle? Explore the ideological fight that could have destroyed the world 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 comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
For years, colonial rule shaped and reshaped many countries across the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The huge rush of decolonization after the second world war was equally impactful. Dive into this important history 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 comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
The Industrial Revolution changed the way we work, shop, and live our lives. But what made it all happen? Explore the revolution that changed the world 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 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.
