Action! Making Movies
Readers are taken behind the scenes to find out what goes into making a film. Children will be fascinated to learn about the various roles involved in filmmaking, including directors, directors of photography, costume designers, and actors.
Item Number:15949
ISBN:9781433349492
Demons of the Deep
This fascinating nonfiction book will allow elementary readers to discover the dangerous and strange creatures of the deep ocean. Learn about strange marine animals, including gulper eels, yeti crabs, and deep-sea lizardfish.
Item Number:15896
ISBN:9781433348969
Danger in the Desert
In this adventurous nonfiction title, elementary readers discover poisonous plants and dangerous animals from deserts around the world, including sidewinder snakes, dingoes, desert locusts, and barrel cacti.
Item Number:15897
ISBN:9781433348976
Terror in the Tropics
In this fascinating nonfiction title, elementary readers are invited to discover terrifying plants and animals of the tropics. Readers will discover what makes poisonous plants so harmful and why dangerous jungle animals are so deadly.
Item Number:15898
ISBN:9781433348983
20th Century: Race to the Moon
Discover the history of the space race in this exciting and riveting nonfiction title! Readers will learn about the Kennedy Space Station, the Cold War, Sputnik, the first astronauts and cosmonauts to make it into space, and the first moon landing.
Item Number:15899
ISBN:9781433348990
21st Century: Mysteries of Deep Space
This nonfiction title gives readers a look into space exploration. Discover galaxies, comets, asteroids, constellations, the effect gravity has on the inner and outer planets, and what measures scientists are taking to learn more about space.
Item Number:15900
ISBN:9781433349003
22nd Century: Future of Space
Travel to the 22nd century in this captivating nonfiction title that allows readers to discover the future of space. Readers will discover the technology that may be used to one day allow humans to live on another planet and more!
Item Number:15901
ISBN:9781433349010
Bad Guys and Gals of the High Seas
Elementary readers learn about famous pirates and pirate history in this nonfiction reader. Children will learn about famous pirates such as Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Black Bart, Edward Low, Lady Mary Killigrew, and Mrs. Cheng.
Item Number:15902
ISBN:9781433349027
Bad Guys and Gals of the Ancient World
Introduce readers to some of the most well-known criminals and tyrants of the past with this fascinating nonfiction book! Readers will want to learn all they can about ancient history and the bad guys and gals from the past.
Item Number:15904
ISBN:9781433349041
All in a Day's Work: Police Officer
This nonfiction reader gives children an in-depth look at what a career as a police officer is like. Readers will learn about various aspects of life as a police officer--from being accepted into the academy to keeping streets safe.
Item Number:15905
ISBN:9781433349058
All in a Day's Work: ER Doctor
Discover what it takes to be an Emergency Room doctor in this enlightening nonfiction title. Readers learn about the hard work and dedication it takes to have a career as an ER doctor and what a typical day is like in the emergency room.
Item Number:15906
ISBN:9781433349065
All in a Day's Work: Animator
This fun, engaging nonfiction title allows readers to explore an exciting career as an animator. Readers will be introduced to the history of animation and the techniques and equipment animators use to turn their illustrations into animated shorts.
Item Number:15907
ISBN:9781433349072
Making Money Grow
Making money takes hard work and determination. This nonfiction book encourages readers learn basic skills for earning and saving money through moneymaking projects, entrepreneurship, patents on their own creative ideas, and fund-raising.
Item Number:15908
ISBN:9781433349089
Where Does Your Money Go?
Discover the different ways that people spend, save, and budget their money. Readers are introduced to important personal financial aspects such as savings accounts, putting together a budget and budget analysis, credit and debit cards, and taxes.
Item Number:15909
ISBN:9781433349096
From Rags to Riches
In this inspiring and informative nonfiction title, readers will learn the ways that people start from almost nothing to become millionaires and billionaires. Readers gain an understanding of entrepreneurships and how to invest money responsibly.
Item Number:15910
ISBN:9781433349102
The Byzantine Empire
Discover how the Byzantines transformed Christianity, protected Europe from would-be invaders, and later carried the seeds of the Renaissance to Italy during their thousand-year reign.
Item Number:16001
ISBN:9781433350016
Justinian I
Learn how Emperor Justinian I ruled the Byzantine Empire for 38 years. Readers will be fascinated as they discover that Justinian put down a rebellion, conquered new territory, and even survived the bubonic plague!
Item Number:16002
ISBN:9781433350023
The Medieval Islamic World
Introduce readers to Islamic history through vivid images and intriguing facts. The text works in conjunction with the eye-catching photos and illustrations to give readers a look into the history of Islamic culture, life, and politics.
Item Number:16003
ISBN:9781433350030
Muhammad
This enlightening biography introduces readers to Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam. Readers will learn how he grew to become the founder of Islam and an important figure in the history of the world.
Item Number:16004
ISBN:9781433350047
Medieval Times
Medieval England was a time of great change and uncertainty. Readers will be enthralled as they learn about various aspects of the Middle Ages in England including the feudal system, Hundred Years War, War of the Roses, and the bubonic plague.
Item Number:16005
ISBN:9781433350054
Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer was a British poet during the Middle ages and is still considered one of the greatest English writers of all time. This book will have readers excited and eager to learn more about this influential author.
Item Number:16006
ISBN:9781433350061
The Renaissance
The Renaissance was a time of cultural rebirth. Readers will learn all about Renaissance life and education in this engaging title that explores how artists created masterpieces and explored subjects like music, architecture, and Renaissance religion.
Item Number:16007
ISBN:9781433350078
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci lived during the Italian Renaissance, a time of great ideas and innovation. This enlightening biography allows readers to discover how Da Vinci perfectly embodied the spirit of the Renaissance.
Item Number:16008
ISBN:9781433350085
The Reformation
During the 1500s, religious change came to Europe and people began to question the beliefs and practices of Catholicism. This engaging book introduces readers to the changes that people wanted during the Reformation.
Item Number:16009
ISBN:9781433350092