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The Story of the Washington Wizards

Jim Whiting (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604833

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Washington Wizards professional basketball team’s history from its 1961 founding as the Chicago Packers to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

The Story of the Toronto Raptors

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604819

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Toronto Raptors professional basketball team’s history from its 1995 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events.

The Story of the San Antonio Spurs

Shane Frederick (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604802

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the San Antonio Spurs professional basketball team’s history from its 1967 founding as the Dallas Chaparrals to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

Walt Whitman

Jim Whiting (author), Rob Day (illustrator)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604956

Combining biographical profiles with poetry selections, this revised and updated selection of Voices in Poetry highlights the extraordinary lives and talent of some of the world’s most influential poets. From Shakespeare’s classic love sonnets to Hughes’s songs of the African American experience, this series introduces readers to six unique poetic voices from multiple perspectives by featuring full-length poems or excerpts from larger works and examinations of the author’s style and thematic material. This title provides an exploration of the life and work of 19th-century American writer Walt Whitman, whose poetry is known for both its passionate celebration of American life and its direct, speechlike style.

The Story of the Golden State Warriors

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604635

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Golden State Warriors professional basketball team’s history from its 1946 founding in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

The Story of the Atlanta Hawks

Jim Whiting (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604543

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Atlanta Hawks professional basketball team’s history from its 1946 founding as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

The Story of the Philadelphia 76ers

Jim Whiting (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604765

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Philadelphia 76ers professional basketball team’s history from its 1946 founding as the Syracuse Nationals to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

The Story of the New York Knicks

Shane Frederick (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604734

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the New York Knicks professional basketball team’s history from its 1946 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events.

The Story of the Detroit Pistons

Jim Whiting (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604628

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Detroit Pistons professional basketball team’s history from its 1941 founding in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

The Story of the Dallas Mavericks

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604604

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball team’s history from its 1980 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events.

The Story of the Chicago Bulls

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604581

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Chicago Bulls professional basketball team’s history from its 1966 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events.

The Story of the Oklahoma City Thunder

Nate LeBoutillier (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604741

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Oklahoma City Thunder professional basketball team’s history from its 1967 founding as the Seattle SuperSonics to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

The Story of the New Orleans Pelicans

Shane Frederick (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604727

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the New Orleans Pelicans professional basketball team’s history from its 1988 founding as the Charlotte Hornets to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

The Story of the Milwaukee Bucks

Shane Frederick (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604703

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team’s history from its 1968 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events.

The Story of the Los Angeles Lakers

Shane Frederick (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604673

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team’s history from its 1947 founding in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

The Story of the Los Angeles Clippers

Jim Whiting (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604666

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Los Angeles Clippers professional basketball team’s history from its 1970 founding as the Buffalo Braves to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.

The Story of the Boston Celtics

Jim Whiting (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604550

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Boston Celtics professional basketball team’s history from its 1946 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events.

Preparing for an Exam

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604291

With the help of Classroom How-To—a set of approachable guidelines to mastering key writing, speaking, and listening skills—students can conquer their nerves and organize their thoughts to gain confidence in the classroom and beyond. This engaging new series features whimsical illustrations and inspirational quotes to assure those prone to sweaty palms and late-night cramming that they, too, can excel in the real world when armed with the proper tools and attitude. A terrific resource for the CCSS Speaking & Listening standards. In this title find an approachable guide to help master and apply the writing, speaking, and listening skills involved in studying and retaining the necessary information for any test or exam.

Improving Study Habits

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604284

With the help of Classroom How-To—a set of approachable guidelines to mastering key writing, speaking, and listening skills—students can conquer their nerves and organize their thoughts to gain confidence in the classroom and beyond. This engaging new series features whimsical illustrations and inspirational quotes to assure those prone to sweaty palms and late-night cramming that they, too, can excel in the real world when armed with the proper tools and attitude. A terrific resource for the CCSS Speaking & Listening standards. In this title find an approachable guide to help master and apply the writing, speaking, and listening skills involved in such habits as setting priorities, remembering materials, and time management.

Giving a Presentation

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604277

With the help of Classroom How-To—a set of approachable guidelines to mastering key writing, speaking, and listening skills—students can conquer their nerves and organize their thoughts to gain confidence in the classroom and beyond. This engaging new series features whimsical illustrations and inspirational quotes to assure those prone to sweaty palms and late-night cramming that they, too, can excel in the real world when armed with the proper tools and attitude. A terrific resource for the CCSS Speaking & Listening standards. In this title find an approachable guide to help master and apply the writing, speaking, and listening skills involved in preparing for and confidently delivering an effective presentation.

The Story of Twitter

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604260

MTV. Pixar. Target. Twitter. They are names recognized around the world today, but just how did these companies grow into global giants? Creative Education’s popular Built for Success series now spotlights four more flourishing corporations and introduces the leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company’s complete history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of people around the globe. An outstanding resource for STEM units on contemporary technology and industry. In this title, take a look at the origins, leaders, and innovations of Twitter, the online social networking and microblogging service founded in 2006, which has hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

The Story of Target

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604253

MTV. Pixar. Target. Twitter. They are names recognized around the world today, but just how did these companies grow into global giants? Creative Education’s popular Built for Success series now spotlights four more flourishing corporations and introduces the leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company’s complete history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of people around the globe. An outstanding resource for STEM units on contemporary technology and industry. In this title, take a look at the origins, leaders, growth, and products of Target Corporation, the discount retailer founded in 1962, which is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States today.

The Story of Pixar

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604246

MTV. Pixar. Target. Twitter. They are names recognized around the world today, but just how did these companies grow into global giants? Creative Education’s popular Built for Success series now spotlights four more flourishing corporations and introduces the leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company’s complete history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of people around the globe. An outstanding resource for STEM units on contemporary technology and industry. In this title, take a look at the origins, leaders, growth, and innovations of Pixar, the movie studio founded in 1986, which is one of the most successful producers of computer-animated films today.

Aztec Empire

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604185

From the lowliest slave to the most powerful ruler, every civilization has been built—and undone—by different classes of people. This new series takes an anthropologist’s view of five famous Ancient Civilizations, noting how the various social groups influenced and interacted with each other and changed the very history of the world. Emphasizing each civilization’s legacy and innovations, each title also presents a timeline of major historical events and engaging facts are highlighted throughout the text. In this title discover an historical overview of the Aztec civilization from the perspectives of the social classes, from the nobles to the commoners, including the Mexican empire’s growth and decline.

Death Valley National Park

Nate Frisch (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566603652

An exploration of Death Valley National Park, including how its desert landscape was formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the historic mansion called Scotty’s Castle.