This title examines an important historic event—the powerful tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
and surrounding areas on May 20 and May 31, 2013. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores what happened when the tornadoes struck, how people took shelter, and ...
11/01/2014Gr 5–9—This informative series focuses on eight issues that could negatively affect teens. The texts
are both credible and readable: the authors employ an engaging narrative style supplemented by text boxes and footnotes, relying upon both research and anecdotal evidence ...
11/01/2014Gr 6 Up—Extremely tall buildings, bionic legs, and vehicles bound for Mars are among the
copious examples of recent and long ago engineering accomplishments described in these substantial accounts that encourage readers to possible careers and various individuals working in ...
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your
chair! Start your international tour in Argentina, land of the tango, Eva Perón, the Andes Mountains, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces ...
Marcus is the latest star at an athletically prestigious Baltimore high school. In the fall,
he starts at running back on the varsity football team and in the winter, he starts at shooting guard for the varsity basketball team. He ...
This title presents the history of climate change. Vivid text details how early studies of
greenhouse gases and climate models led to our modern understanding of Earth’s climate. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these ...
Ever heard of a crab so large it can steal people’s shoes? This book will
delight young readers as they learn what makes the coconut crab one of the world’s weirdest animals. Basic information is covered, such as predators, prey, ...
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your
chair! Start your international tour in Colombia, land of Gabriel García Márquez, coffee, incredible biodiversity, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Colombia's ...