Which of these facts are true? It was a powerful ancient Maya city Under a pyramid called El Castillo there’s a giant pit that holds enough water to fill six Olympic-size swimming pools Twice a year, sun rays cast a shadow across the pyramid that looks like a slithering serpent
Discover more about the amazing Maya by “visiting” the city of Chichen Itza.
Although it’s known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people.
Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened to cause the downfall of a great society. The book also provides details about the culture of the Maya of Chichen Itza and the stunning architecture they built like the El Castillo pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, and the massive ball court that was used for games and rituals.
A princess who was never expected to become queen A queen who loved and owned many corgi dogs The longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom
How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1New York Timesbest-selling Who Was? series!
In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line!
Queen Elizabeth reigned for seventy years, and while there were palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life was one of strict discipline and duty.
This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who was both a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she kept the monarchy together through good times and bad.
This fascinating addition to our best-selling Who Was…? series does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about Jesus and places in his life in the context of his world when Jerusalem was part of the Roman Empire. In an even-handed and easy-to-read narrative, this title–illustrated with eighty black-and-white drawings–also explains the early origins of Christianity and how it became a major religion.
A young boy from Spain who had his own art studio at age eight A fashionable man known for his iconic mustache and unique sense of style An influential surrealist artist who paintedThe Persistence of Memory
Learn about the fascinating career of surrealist Salvador Dalí from his early life in Spain through his public life as an internationally famous artist in this exciting addition to the #1New York TimesBest-Selling series.
Most famous for his surrealist paintingThe Persistence of Memoryand its melting clocks, Salvador Dalí combined his dreamlike ideas with his excellent technical skills to become one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Beyond painting, Dalí pursued the arts in many other mediums including sculpture, film, fashion, photography, architecture, and more. He was friends with many of his famous contemporaries, including Picasso, Bunuel, Miro, and Duchamp. Learn about the sometimes-shy man with the instantly recognizable upturned mustache in this book for young readers that details the life of one of modern art’s most celebrated figures.
Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!
Our respiratory system is responsible for cleaning the air that we breathe, supplying our bodies with oxygen, and getting rid of carbon dioxide. Did you know that you breathe in and out about 22,000 times a day? Or that your left lung is slightly smaller than your right? That leaves room in your chest for your heart! Learn all this and more inRespiratory System.
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The human body is a complex ⹀ and remarkable ⹀ machine. Digesting our food. Pumping our blood. Walking, running, and dancing. It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of A True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies ⹀ one system at a time. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way ⹀ and in the simplest terms possible ⹀ giving students a "behind-the-scenes" look at how their bodies work.
Envision a brighter future with this STEM-based subset of True Books.
Electric cars. Solar-powered planes. Poop-fueled trucks. Each of these technological advances in transportation is bringing us ever closer to a green future, and more are being developed all the time. Considering how many vehicles are on our roads = and in the water and air = sustainable transportation might be the most important innovation we can make to ensure our planet's future. Learn how inGreen Transportation.
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What would a green future look like? Will trains and airplanes be powered by the sun? Will we have homes that have zero impact on the environment?The most pressing challenge facing us today is how to ensure a healthy Earth for ourselves and future generations. This STEM-based set of A True Books introduces students to the engineering innovations that can help us reach those goals. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way = and in the simplest terms possible = and will inspire kids to start envisioning and enacting a more sustainable future.
Envision a brighter future with this STEM-based subset of True Books.
Small changes over the years = from smarter light bulbs to energy-efficient appliances = have made our homes more environmentally friendly. In recent years we have learned how to make alternative energies and Earth-friendly building methods and materials a reality. Today we understand how to build green homes = dwellings that have zero negative impact on the environment.Green Homeswill show you how.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
What would a green future look like? Will trains and airplanes be powered by the sun? Will we have homes that have zero impact on the environment?The most pressing challenge facing us today is how to ensure a healthy Earth for ourselves and future generations. This STEM-based set of A True Books introduces students to the engineering innovations that can help us reach those goals. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way = and in the simplest terms possible = and will inspire kids to start envisioning and enacting a more sustainable future.
When Geronimo's sister, Thea, is invited to teach a journalism class at a college on Mouse Island, she has no idea that she's going to be called on to help solve a mystery. But when a student disappears, it's up to Thea and five of her students to find out what happened.
A nail-biting mystery ensues, complete with secret passages, underground tunnels, and more than a few surprises along the way. Readers will love following the clues to help Thea and her new friends through their first adventure together!
Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea narrates this fabulous adventure that's packed with action, mystery, and friendship!
The Thea Sisters are off to New York City for another fabumouse adventure! Nicky has been training to run the Big Apple Marathon, and her friends are there to support her. While in the city, they all visit Pamela's family and have a delicious dinner at the family's pizzeria. But the mouselings discover that someone has been threatening to burn the restaurant down, and Pam's family might have to close it for good to stay safe! Will the Thea Sisters catch the troublemaker before it's too late?
Thea and her friends the Thea Sisters take off for Australia to solve a mystery.
A flock of sheep at Nicky´s family´s ranch is losing all its wool, and the ranch depends on the wool to stay afloat! Maybe the sheep´s cure lies in an Aboriginal medicine containing a strange root. The five mouselings set off on a tour of the whole country to find out. It´s a truly memorable outback adventure!
En esta nueva colección de historias divertidas, el dinámico dúo felino explora las artes plásticas, viaja a una realidad alternativa donde el mundo se ha vuelto extraordinariamente tonto, juega videojuegos y ¡mucho más!
Lewis Carroll decidió dar una segunda parte a su exitoso cuento Alicia en el país de las maravillas, escribiendo seis años más tarde Alicia a través del espejo, también conocido como A través del espejo y lo que Alicia encontró allí, en el que muchas cosas de las que acontecen en el libro parecen, metafóricamente, reflejadas en un espejo. Con ello culmina un díptico espectacular que convierte a su autor en uno de los más grandes de la literatura universal.
Six years after his successful Alice in Wonderland story was published, Lewis Carroll decided to create a sequel. Lots of what happens in this story seems to be reflected in a mirror. This two-part tale made the author into one of the world’s greats.
The Thea Sisters are going to Mexico City! They have been invited to be a part of a team researching monarch butterflies. Their friend Luz is an artist who is inspired by the butterflies and the culture of Mexico. When her mural goes missing just before her art show, the mouselets are on the case! Can they return the missing mural in time.
During a marine biology lesson at Mouseford Academy, the Thea Sisters learn about a mysterious shipwreck off Whale Island. According to legend, a very rare diamond called Jasmine's Heart was on the ship when it sank.
When biology teacher Professor Van Kraken disappears, the Thea Sisters have to dive into the deep ocean to find him and the jewel. And just when they think their adventures are over, the Thea Sisters receive an invitation to travel to China to find another missing treasure. It's an adventure these five world-traveling mice will never forget!
From number one best-selling children’s author David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure yet!
This is the story of a 10-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth...
Read all about it! Read all about it! Ice Monster found in Arctic!
When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster - a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole - she’s determined to discover more....
A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature and sparks the adventure of a lifetime - from London to the heart of the Arctic! Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes in David Walliams’ biggest and most epic adventure yet!
This winning nonfiction series explains the world via soccer trivia, facts, and fun.
This third book in the Soccer School series poses many intriguing questions for soccer fans: What color are Cristiano Ronaldo’s pajamas? How many bones are there in the human foot? And why is that dodo alive and kicking? With funny cartoons and multiple-choice quizzes, this is the perfect way for young fans to learn how to score with their head. Coaches Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton kick off another season of Soccer School in this book packed with awesome true stories, real science, and fascinating facts. At this school, everything is about soccer!
50 Spanish and English flash cards from The World of Eric Carle. Fun and engaging way to learn first Spanish and English words: Featuring familiar characters and classic images from the books of bestselling author Eric Carle, this flash card set offers a creative introduction to essential first words in Spanish and English!
* Includes 50 double-sided cards - one side features an illustration and the word in English, the other is the same illustration with the word in Spanish * Portable pack of cards is perfect for learning at home, in the classroom, or on the go * An engaging way to learn basic Spanish and English vocabulary through vibrant illustrations of familiar characters
Young fans of The World of Eric Carle will love learning vocabulary words with Spanish-English Flash Cards. Double-sided flash cards are a fun and engaging way to learn first Spanish and English words.
* Early bi-lingual language cards for kids ages 3-5 * Great for preschool and kindergarten students
* The World of Eric Carle (TM) promotes the joys of playful learning, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (TM) as its centerpiece. The brand has touched the lives of children around the world for three generations through Carle's timeless stories and vibrant artwork. One of Eric Carle's books is bought every 30 seconds, adding to the 130 million books sold worldwide.
Join Jeff Kinney's favorite book series! Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
The adventures of a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.
Join Jeff Kinney's favorite book series! Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
The adventures of a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.
En el segundo libro de la seriebestsellerdelNew York TimesEscuela de espías, el aspirante a espía, Ben Ripley, continúa su entrenamiento ultra secreto durante el verano sin dejar de enfrentarse a increíbles peligros.
¡La Academia de Espionaje tiene campamento de verano! Cuando Ben Ripley termina su primer año en la Academia de Espionaje, tiene unas ganas tremendas de pasar el verano en el mundo real, donde los asesinos no acechan al doblar de cada esquina y los niños pueden comportarse como niños. Así que resulta una verdadera sorpresa cuando le dicen que tiene que asistir a una escuela de verano ubicada en un rústico campamento en medio de la naturaleza, donde debe participar en un riguroso entrenamiento de supervivencia. Pero ARAÑA, la organización enemiga, sigue empeñada en perseguir a Ben, y ha infiltrado un topo en el campamento. ¿Podrán Ben y sus amigos aniquilar al enemigo antes de que este aniquile a Ben?
“Combines Alex Rider’s espionage skills with a huge dose of the sarcasm of Artemis Fowl.” —School Library Journal
Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? In the first book in theNew York Timesbestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley sure hopes so—and his life may depend on it!
Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he’s already pegged his dream job: CIA or bust. Unfortunately for him, his personality doesn’t exactly scream “secret agent.” In fact, Ben is so awkward, he can barely get to school and back without a mishap. Because of his innate nerdiness, Ben is not surprised when he is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science—but he’s entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior CIA academy. Could the CIA really want him?
In the sixth book in theNew York Timesbestselling Spy School series, Ben is taken to Mexico by his nemesis in the hopes that he’ll finally be able to take down SPYDER.
Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley has been caught in the snares of SPYDER more than once and knows well enough to be suspicious of anything that seems too good to be true—despite needing special tutoring in advanced survival techniques. So when Murray Hill finally breaks his silence with an offer to hand over the SPYDER elite, Ben knows that there must be something going on. But his hesitation doesn’t stop the assignment.
The mission: Follow Murray Hill to an undisclosed location with no one else but Erica Hale to identify SPYDER leadership.
However, as Ben suspected, nothing goes as planned, and what should be an easy mission quickly turns deadly. Ben and Erica will have to face rogue agents, trained killers, and even very hungry crocodiles in a race against the clock to find out what SPYDER is up to this time—and thwart their evil plans.