Could you survive being a lone castaway on a deserted island? Ada Blackjack: Castaway in the True Survival series explores Blackjack's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary.
Far-Out Fashion checks out the craziest fashion trends in the world--stories too strange to be made up! The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and colorful photographs help with comprehension. Fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest are conveyed in considerate text for older readers, allowing for successful mastery of content. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary.
Freya in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the goddess of love and beauty. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
Could you survive an AI uprising? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, those robots don't stand a chance! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these super engaging, high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers.
Elena, Amy, and Fiona band together for an exciting adventure. Tío sends them back to ancient Rome, where a witch is being accused of taking the form of an evil creature. Is this witch real? Is she dangerous? Or is she in danger? Join the girls on a breakneck adventure through the city of Rome in all its glory—from the Colosseum to the Market of Trajan. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Rome. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
The cradle of civilization is being drained of life—by a vampire! Amy, Elena, and Marcus use Tío’s time machine to venture back to ancient Mesopotamia, where a vampire is plaguing the Mesopotamian people and their crops. Can the team solve the mystery of the damaged crops and keep the people—and the vampire—safe? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Mesopotamian civilization. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Eddie is a star diver with confidence issues. He wants to join the swim team--but does the team want him? With the help of an alien friend, Eddie makes a splash. This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of diving, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Tío sends Fiona, Amy, and Marcus to ancient China where a kind Chinese dragon is an innocent part of the new emperor’s power grab. The monster hunters arrive in Chang’an as peasants, where they experience hard labor while building the Great Wall of China. But how will the team find the dragon? And will they find it before the emperor does? Readers will join the team as they explore Emperor Qin’s tomb full of terracotta soldiers and get acquainted with the sweetest dragon imaginable. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient China. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
A vial of poisonous hydra blood with the potential to kill millions has been unearthed! Jorge, Fiona, and Marcus must embark on an urgent mission to keep the modern world safe from the hydra’s poisonous blood. The monster hunters travel back in time to stop the Greek demigod Heracles from killing the hydra, learning about ancient Greek civilization along the way. Travel with them through the streets of the city-state of Argos and the spooky shoreline of Lake Lerna, where they encounter the mysterious nine-headed hydra. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Greece. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Jorge, Marcus, and Amy must find the missing sphinx! Tío sends them on their way to ancient Egypt. Before the famous statue was built, he tells them, a real sphinx guarded the pyramids in Giza. The monster hunters travel back in time to locate the sphinx, exploring ancient Egyptian culture along the way. Can they help the sphinx stay out of trouble with the cruel pharaoh? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Egypt. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Elena, Fiona, and Marcus travel back in time to Mexico during the reign of the Aztec empire. There have been sightings of a powerful mermaid named Tlanchana, thought to be causing a devastating drought. The monster hunters learn about Aztec festivals, music, and culture on the streets of Tenochtitlan. Follow the team as they race against the clock to return a stolen crown to Tlanchana, known for being more wicked than sweet. Will she end the drought and remain hidden from the human world? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Aztec Empire. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Natasha is a superstar scorer. She's good with a basketball, and she knows it. But she's not always a good teammate. With the help of an alien friend, will Natasha shoot and score, or miss before the buzzer? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of basketball, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Rishi is a hockey player who skates with a chip on his shoulder. He has an anger problem that he needs to get under control. With the help of an alien friend, will Rishi get his shot at a goal, or be stuck in the penalty box? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of hockey, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Jalen is the fastest kid on the football team. He'd be a great wide receiver--if he could catch! But he drops every pass thrown his way. With help from an alien friend, will Jalen dive for the end zone or be benched permanently? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of football, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Learn all about education activism, from creating inclusive classrooms to ending school shootings. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most reluctant readers. Series includes a table of contents, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography.
Sharice is a volleyball star just waiting to crush it on the court. Her busy schedule means she has some choices to make, though. With the help of an alien friend, will she be there in time to set and spike, or be stuck watching from the sidelines? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of volleyball, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
A strange epidemic is taking over ancient Machu Picchu. Every full moon, llamas disappear from the Incan village, and villagers report hearing mysterious howls. Could it be a werewolf? Jorge, Amy, and Elena travel back in time to find out. As the sun sets and the full moon rises on the ancient Incan citadel, these brave monster hunters will have to face the darkness of night to solve the mystery. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Inca Empire. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Tío has an important mission for Elena, Jorge, and Fiona. They're being sent to the southern lowlands of ancient Maya. They must find not one but two poltergeists who are forcing the Maya people to endlessly play their once-fun ball game, ulama! Will the kids be able to put the poltergeists to rest? Join the Secret Society of Monster Hunters as they explore the ancient Maya culture and race against the clock to put these poltergeists to rest. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Maya civilization. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Ella could be a great goalie--if she could get past her fear of being different. With help from an alien friend, will Ella embrace her deafness and gain the confidence to stop her opponents in their tracks? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of soccer, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. How Can I Be an Ally? explores the idea of how people can use their privilege to advance the culture of inclusion in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Includes 21st Century Skills and content, as well as a PBL activity across the Racial Justice in America series. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
Tío has an urgent mission for Jorge, Elena, and Amy. They must voyage to Harlem in the late 1920s. A fairy with a beautiful voice has been imprisoned. They must rescue her from her gangster captors before history learns of her and her fairy kind! Readers will learn about the Jazz Age and the Harlem Renaissance as they embark with the monster hunters on a thrilling adventure through jazz clubs, the streets of Harlem, and Central Park.
Elena, Amy, and Fiona are going on a wartime mission! They must join Rosie the Riveter and other women workers at the Bath Iron Works, a huge shipyard in Bath, Maine. But they're not there to build ships--they're looking for a huge red dragon! They have to be careful not to blow their cover, and to stay on this dangerous dragon's good side. Join the girls as they search for the dragon, outwit evildoers, and learn about the history of the 1940s.
Houston, Texas, 1962. In the midst of the Space Race, a young girl and her family listen to President John F. Kennedy give a speech at Rice University. Aligned with curriculum standards, these narrative-nonfiction books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Media Literacy, and Civic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and hands-on activities encourage critical thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
The events surrounding the sinking of the Titanic did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective. In the Viewpoints and Perspectives series, more advanced readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the disaster through the eyes of three different people, while engaging with text through questions sparking critical thinking. Books include timeline, glossary, and index.
Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. 2001 New York Yankees explores the way the team brought New Yorkers--and Americans--together after the September 11 disaster and showed the world how resilient our country is. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.
