Understanding place value is the key to comprehending large numbers and to learning strategies to easily add and subtract such numbers. Readers will practice place value skills presented by the monsters called ogres. Delightful illustrations and intriguing folklore fact boxes accompany the achievable text. Readers will answer math problems throughout this motivating volume, allowing them to assess their understanding of the critical concepts.
Math is all about data. It's essential to know why it's important, how to gather it, and the questions it can answer for you. Readers will be especially interested to learn what a dragon does with data in the ... pages of this unique book, which combines math skills about data with information about the mythology of these beasts"--
Phobia is a word that's thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it's often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation, one that often causes great anxiety. This sensitive and informative volume is a useful guide for readers who may be grappling with a phobia or who know someone who is. In the carefully researched explanations, readers will learn what may cause phobias and how they're diagnosed and treated. They'll learn about the many professionals who can offer help and hope to those afflicted with phobias.
This memoir documents the remarkable life of faith of Therese Stewart. There is much here for all of us, of whatever faith, to learn from. Her words offer inspiration and illumination for the reader's own spiritual path. The narrative portion of this volume describes the many aspects of her life of faith. The reader will learn how she faced every challenge with humility, grace, and determination. Also included in this book is a selection of letters, reflections, testimonies, and other writings, as well as numerous photographs documenting her life with family, colleagues, and friends. All in all, the collection is a veritable treasure trove waiting for readers to open and enjoy.
With all the dangers to Earth today, saving the planet is on many people's minds. Engineers and inventors are at the forefront of technologies to combat pollution, reduce waste, and fight climate change. This fascinating and accessible look at exciting green technologies touches on critical STEM concepts relating to our lives today. Solar panels, alternative fuels, and plant-based plastics are a few of the practical applications of science that may inspire the scientists, engineers, and inventors of tomorrow. Diagrams, primary sources, and photographs aid readers in absorbing key ideas from the narrative.
Though a renowned Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton's fame has recently received a boost from the hit musical Hamilton. He was chosen as the subject of that work because of his extraordinary biography. He was raised by a single mother in the Caribbean, volunteered to be a soldier in the American Revolution, rose to become the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and tragically killed in a duel with Aaron Burr. This accessible book presents Hamilton's life story to young readers through engaging text and includes surprising facts, relevant quotes from Hamilton himself, and striking historical images.
Sharon Draper is a celebrated educator and author. Her readers, from elementary school children to young adults, connect with her characters, who often face real-world challenges such as addiction (in 1995's Tears of a Tiger) and cerebral palsy (in 2010's Out of My Mind). Full of fascinating details, full-color photographs, and insightful quotations from Draper, this simple yet informative text will show readers how a love of books from an early age inspired a young girl to become a writer and teacher who has touched the lives of millions of young people around the world.
Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar continuously wows fans and critics alike with his contributions to the world of hip-hop. Born in Compton, California, Lamar was no stranger to street violence. He channeled his experiences into pensive lyrics, releasing his first mixtape at the age of sixteen. Readers will learn about Lamar's experiences in the music world, his association with Dr. Dre, and his ascent to becoming a Pulitzer Prize winner. Quotes from Lamar, sidebars, a timeline about his life, and vivid photographs of performances make this high-interest volume a must for every hip-hop lover's collection.
Without the promise of a statement of rights, the U.S. Constitution might never have been ratified. And without the aid of this time-traveling trio of kids, the Bill of Rights might not be what it is today, at least that's how this entertaining trip back in time tells it. Gaby, Zoe, and Will are in the thick of the action as Founding Father James Madison helps craft the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Budding historians will love learning about these rights through the adventures of relatable young characters, fact boxes, historical images, and other beneficial text features.
Understanding place value is the key to comprehending large numbers and to learning strategies to easily add and subtract such numbers. Readers will practice place value skills presented by the monsters called ogres. Delightful illustrations and intriguing folklore fact boxes accompany the achievable text. Readers will answer math problems throughout this motivating volume, allowing them to assess their understanding of the critical concepts.
Phobia is a word that's thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it's often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation, one that often causes great anxiety. This sensitive and informative volume is a useful guide for readers who may be grappling with a phobia or who know someone who is. In the carefully researched explanations, readers will learn what may cause phobias and how they're diagnosed and treated. They'll learn about the many professionals who can offer help and hope to those afflicted with phobias.
People might not be good at finding hard evidence of Bigfoot, but Bigfoot is really good at discovering fractions all around! This delightful book combines an essential math topic with fascinating folklore and will engage readers and mathematicians of all levels. Entertaining illustrations of Bigfoot support both the math material and assessment quiz questions throughout the narrative. Fun fact boxes supply information that inquisitive Bigfoot hunters want to know.
Learning to measure using different units as well as different measuring tools is essential for budding mathematicians and scientists. Vital measurement concepts are introduced in this vibrant volume featuring the elusive Loch Ness monster. Yes, "Nessie" has come to the surface to guide readers in learning tips and tricks to become measurement experts. Amusement and education collide on these bright pages, which provide loads of math information, quiz questions, and fascinating lore about the Loch Ness monster.
In an increasingly digital world, many young people struggle to read analog clocks, but these goblins have arrived just in time. This amusing yet educational book, full of amazing illustrations of these mischievous creatures, introduces many time-reading skills to riveted readers. They'll learn folklore about goblins and discover that clocks are a great way to learn other elementary math concepts.
Not everyone's idea of the perfect pet is a furry creature you need to walk or groom. Some people look to the reptile world for pets like the terrific turtle. In this high-interest book, readers will learn how to safely handle a turtle, where to keep it, and what to feed it. They'll learn about some surprising characteristics that will aid in deciding to add a turtle to the family. Vibrant photographs help demonstrate the text's main points, while a concluding list of needed items helps readers contemplate whether they're ready for the responsibility of owning a pet turtle.
With all the dangers to Earth today, saving the planet is on many people's minds. Engineers and inventors are at the forefront of technologies to combat pollution, reduce waste, and fight climate change. This fascinating and accessible look at exciting green technologies touches on critical STEM concepts relating to our lives today. Solar panels, alternative fuels, and plant-based plastics are a few of the practical applications of science that may inspire the scientists, engineers, and inventors of tomorrow. Diagrams, primary sources, and photographs aid readers in absorbing key ideas from the narrative.
It's a full moon. Watch out for werewolves, and word problems?! In this fun take on traditional math books, werewolves are the instructors as well as models to help readers learn about one- and two-step word problems, an important standard of the Common Core. Delightful illustrations help young mathematicians master how to set up and solve equations, while fascinating fact boxes supply information about the famous fantasy creatures in this fun, high-interest volume.
Math is all about data. It's essential to know why it's important, how to gather it, and the questions it can answer for you. Readers will be especially interested to learn what a dragon does with data in the ... pages of this unique book, which combines math skills about data with information about the mythology of these beasts"--
Born Wardell Stephen Curry II on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio, Stephen Curry may be the best shooter in NBA history. He is an NBA champion, an MVP, and a player at the top of his game, and he uses his stardom to give back to the community. Readers will be fascinated by the story of this tremendous athlete, told with simple text and supplemented with color photos. A Words to Know section helps prepare readers for vocabulary in the text, and quotes from Curry himself allow readers to connect with this basketball star.
Can you imagine swimming with the largest fish in the ocean? Some people have had this amazing experience. These fantastic fish are called whale sharks, and they can be more than 45 feet long. Whale sharks may sound fierce, but they're only hungry for other fish, not people. Young explorers will love reading about these slow-swimming gentle giants. Captivating photographs reveal just how massive whale sharks are, while fact boxes provide additional and interesting information.
The terrible yowling of the supernatural spirit called the banshee is calling young mathematicians to learn more about shapes! In this eerie volume, readers will love the delightful illustrations of banshees that will aid them as they're learning about attributes of different two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, such as their angles, faces, and sides. Fact boxes provide more information about the creepy stories of banshees passed down through the years, while questions throughout the highly motivating text allow readers to assess their understanding of the geometry concepts"--
A body without bones simply couldn't work! The skeletal system of the human body is the focus of this valuable volume, which centers on key concepts in elementary curricular content and uses at-level language to make biology accessible and interesting to young scientists. Readers will appreciate the fascinating fact boxes and many colorful photographs featured throughout the text. A concluding activity will help them understand how essential science concepts are truly relevant to their lives.
Animals have a lot in common with people: they eat, sleep, and have babies. That's sometimes where the similarities end. Rabbits, for example, eat their own poop so they can digest even more nutrients than they did the first time around. Readers might find this and other facts gross, but they'll also love to repeat them. Full-color photographs and diagrams complement a fun design full of surprising and interesting information about animal bodies and behavior. Informal language draws readers into science concepts covering simple biology and environmental adaptation.
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient tomb. They pry open a passage and out comes a mummy. But it is not just a mummy, it's a multiplying mummy! This entertaining yet educational volume uses beautifully illustrated mummies to teach young mathematicians about the fundamentals of multiplication, including skills highlighted in the Common Core. They'll also learn fun facts about mummies of ancient Egypt and other cultures. History and math collide in this "must have" for every elementary library collection or classroom.
It's easy to say that Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster don't exist. But the question remains why sightings of these creatures still occur, year after year. This gripping volume, which includes chilling photographs and illustrations, takes curious readers into the mysterious world of some popular monsters. They'll learn what makes a monster a monster and distinguish between real-life and fantasy-world creatures. Thrilling facts and fiction about mummies, vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural beings fill this absorbing text, as well as valuable information about prehistoric and modern "monster" animals.
Though the shortest single-document constitution in the world, the US Constitution has bound our nation together since 1789. The Constitution and the term "constitutional" are bandied about in the media a lot, but many people don't even know what's in the document. Readers of this book will discover its content, article by article, as well as look at the Bills of Rights and other amendments. Fun facts enliven the text, and sidebars delve into lesser-known constitutional issues.
Double, double, boil, and trouble! Addition will be no trouble at all for young mathematicians with the help of the charmingly illustrated witches in this high-interest book, which features elementary addition skills supporting the Common Core. There's no magic involved, but readers will discover efficient adding strategies that will aid them in the classroom and in life. Fact boxes supply interesting info about the mythology of witches throughout history, while an answer key allows readers to assess their addition proficiency.
Fables, myths, and legends have withstood the test of time. Readers of all ages still delight in these stories, which have at least a hint of fiction if not a heavy dose. This accessible book defines fables, myths, and legends and provides famous examples of each type of literature. Readers will discover the important link between the stories and the cultures they come from. A fun final activity encourages readers to create a comic book of their favorite tale, which requires exercising several skills of the English Language Arts Common Core standards.
Few actors can go by one name. Zendaya is one of them. Born Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, she first found success on the Disney Channel. She continued to act in television shows and made the leap to the silver screen in 2017 as Michelle in Spider Man: Homecoming. In recent years, Zendaya has branched out into more dramatic and controversial roles. Readers will love learning about Zendaya's early career, family life, personal interests, and goals for the future. Colorful photographs of Zendaya on the red carpet accompany this at-level biographical narrative.
Tractors may be slow on roads, but don't be fooled. They're mighty machines specially made to pull extremely heavy loads as well as provide power to farm equipment. Readers will love learning about one of their favorite big machines in the bright pages of this motivating volume. The friendly, accessible text and fun fact boxes are carefully paired with vivid photographs of tractors in action. An attention-grabbing concluding activity reinforces key ideas for both future farmers and mechanical engineers.
What do bogs, marshes, and swamps have in common? They're all kinds of wetlands, which are fascinating ecosystems that are home to myriad species of plants, animals, and microbes. These organisms are adapted to both dry and watery conditions. In this valuable volume, the most interesting and informative facts about wetlands are presented through accessible text and colorful photographs. Essential concepts of the elementary science classroom, such as adaptations and habitats, are given special attention. Graphic organizers help clarify and review key ideas for budding ecologists.
Robots are destined to be a major part of human society and will transform education, business, and everyday life. Learning how to build robots is a popular pastime that brings to bear many different skills. This book introduces readers to robotics clubs and instructs them on how to join one of the hundreds available across the United States and the globe. It also serves as a guidebook on how someone can even start and lead or manage one of their own clubs and serves as a technologically current update to the previous volume on such clubs.
Many people find certain kinds of pests to be too creepy, unnerving, and sometimes dangerous to deal with themselves. That's when they call in professionals called exterminators. In this fascinating volume, readers will learn about the different creatures exterminators deal with and how they approach removing them from people's homes and businesses. They'll also learn how people prepare for this remarkable career. Striking photographs accompany the carefully researched text, while sidebars provide more information about this sometimes overlooked, but always necessary, career.
Many places throughout the world experience droughts and heat waves. While the two are not always related, they sometimes go hand in hand. These weather patterns can result in decreased agricultural yields as well as loss of plant, animal, and human life. This book introduces readers to essential concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards. Primary sources and striking full-color images show readers just how much devastation droughts and heat waves can cause.
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