For those who can’t travel to Antarctica, reading this innovative volume may just be the next best thing! Most people know about Antarctica’s cold and harsh conditions, but not everyone is aware of just how amazing this chilly continent really is! From the animals that call Antarctica home to the continent’s frigid desert and evermoving ice forms, this captivating volume covers many of the questions young readers may have about Antarctica. Simple diagrams supplement accessible text, creating an easy-to-understand guide to the coldest continent.
All explorers share a sense of daring. They see excitement and adventure in the unknown. The bold explorers featured in this energizing volume have many positive characteristics for young readers to emulate. They'll meet brave heroes including Leif Erikson, Sacagawea, and Neil Armstrong. Comprehensible biographies accompanied by charming cartoon characters will appeal to developing readers and encourage them to exercise their own sense of adventure. Activities such as creating maps and a model of the moon will further motivate readers to learn about history's great explorers.
Using your voice to stand up for what's right is challenging. One voice can become weak when many loud voices drown it out, yet it can take just one voice to inspire others and make change happen. The inspirational biographies in this book will motivate readers to be a voice in their communities, in their classrooms, and in the world beyond. Featured activists include Harriet Tubman, Mohatma Gandhi, Malala Yousafzai, and Greta Thunberg. They were especially chosen to appeal to readers and expand their knowledge of issues around the world. Activities, quotes, and cartoon characters featured throughout add to the attractive design and learning experience.
It may be the smallest continent, but there’s a lot to know about Australia. This continent, which is also a country, is home to some of the most beautiful and unique places on Earth, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the vast Outback. In this informative book, colorful photographs pair closely with accessible text, guiding readers around this captivating continent. Graphic elements, such as maps and diagrams, help readers visualize some of Australia’s most fascinating features and understand fun facts about the continent.
This delightful book is a blend of character development, science, and history. It provides a simple yet powerful message: using your brain can change the world. Readers will discover how some scientists and inventors used their intelligence in groundbreaking ways. Accessible biographies reveal key information about great thinkers of history, including Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. Entertaining at-level text, fun activities, and likeable caricatures of featured figures will appeal to readers and inspire them to think outside the box. They'll learn how to embrace being brainy.
Art can open people up to new ideas about the world and move them to think more deeply about themselves. Creativity inspires creativity. The amazing artists featured in this motivating volume created works of art that still inspire us today. Readers will learn about the lives of such important figures as Leonardo da Vinci, Harriet Powers, Pablo Picasso, and Coco Chanel. They'll learn about their lasting contributions to the art world. They'll also be invited to make art through imaginative and appealing activities. Thought-provoking quotes from artists throughout the narrative will further develop and motivate your artists of tomorrow.
Africa is the world’s second largest continent by both size and population. But there’s a lot more to know about this large landmass. With the help of this informative guide, curious readers can learn all about this unique continent, from its geography and countries to its people and animal life. Colorful photographs and helpful graphic elements reinforce key concepts from the text. This engaging volume makes for an excellent supplement to any elementary social studies curriculum.
Although Europe is the second smallest continent in size, it’s the third largest in population. It’s home to dozens of countries and a number of bustling cities. Readers of this engaging volume travel on a journey through this one-of-a-kind continent, learning about its people, geography, unique characteristics, and much more along the way. Eye-catching photographs help readers visualize each location, while age-appropriate text helps reinforce key concepts from elementary social studies curricula.
Mostly between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer lies North America, the third largest continent in area. While young readers may already be familiar with parts of this continent, there is an endless amount of information to learn about the landmass. Simple maps help readers of this volume locate key parts of the continent. With information about important geographical features, as well as the people and cultures that make up North America, this engaging book is an excellent supplement to the elementary social studies curriculum.
Sometimes competing in a sport is about more than playing a game. It can be about proving to yourself that you can overcome an obstacle. It can demonstrate to others that a disability can't stop you. With this volume, readers will find many reasons to play sports as they admire the biographical details of featured athletes and competitors. These sedulous stars come from many different backgrounds and disciplines including Bruce Lee and Serena Williams. Cute cartoon characters, fun activities, and encouraging quotes accompany the accessible narrative.
Strong leaders need to be confident and courageous when making choices that will benefit those people who rely on them. They need to be bold. With this vibrant volume, readers will learn how they too can be bold in their everyday lives. They'll be inspired while learning about the extraordinary lives of some of the great leaders of history including Hatshepsut and Sitting Bull. Motivating quotes from these historical figures will stir excitement while readers are encouraged to dive into different periods of history. Entertaining activities are also featured throughout this inspiring book.
There’s no shortage of fun facts to know about Asia. With dozens of countries and an area of more than 17 million square miles (44 million square kilometers), it’s home to more people than any other continent on Earth. Plus, it boasts both the highest and lowest points on the planet! Using eye-catching photographs, informative graphic elements, and engaging text, this book guides readers on a fact-filled journey through the largest continent in the world.
Traveling the world isn’t always an option, but reading about it can be! With the help of this engaging book, young readers have the opportunity to take an up-close look at the fascinating continent of South America. Simple diagrams help break down key concepts, while easy-to-follow maps help readers understand where in the world—and within the continent—different features are located. Accessible text and captivating photographs ensure that even reluctant and struggling readers will benefit from this informative guide.
There’s no shortage of fun facts to know about Asia. With dozens of countries and an area of more than 17 million square miles (44 million square kilometers), it’s home to more people than any other continent on Earth. Plus, it boasts both the highest and lowest points on the planet! Using eye-catching photographs, informative graphic elements, and engaging text, this book guides readers on a fact-filled journey through the largest continent in the world.
Have you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. This book covers asylum seekers and refugees, The Vietnam War, The Syrian Civil War, refugee camps, life as a refugee, displacement, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina. Includes discussion questions, glossary and index.
Be bold like Boudicca, as adventurous as Amelia Earhart and super sporty like Usain Bolt! Inspire little minds as you explore the achievements and lives of key figures from the past and present. How did Galileo make important discoveries and how did Frida Kahlo overcome hardship? This series will inspire you to be whatever you want to be.
Learn about the amazing Life Cycles of the animals and plants that live in our world. With easy-to-read text and informative diagrams this series is a perfect introduction for young readers.|Learn about the amazing Life Cycles of the animals and plants that live in our world. With easy-to-read text and informative diagrams this series is a perfect introduction for young readers.
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