When Kate Middleton married Prince William of the United Kingdom in 2011, she was immediately thrust into the worldwide spotlight. Readers will learn all about Middleton’s life, from what her childhood was like, to how she met Prince William, to how her world changed when she became part of the British royal family.
Why did a million people line the streets of London, England, on April 29, 2011?
They were hoping to catch a glimpse of Kate Middleton and Prince William, who were on their way to be married in a Royal Wedding.
Inside, you'll find:
What Kate's early life was like and how she met Prince William;
A timeline, photos - and what role Kate plays as the Duchess of Cambridge;
Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. Lexile 840, Guided Reading Level Q, 48 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x18x21 cms, Ann O. Squire, 5 a 8 años.
A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. Lexile 840, Guided Reading Level Q, 48 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x18x21 cms, Ann O. Squire, 5 a 8 años.
A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. Lexile 840, Guided Reading Level Q, 48 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x18x21 cms, Ann O. Squire, 5 a 8 años.
A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. Lexile 840, Guided Reading Level Q, 48 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x18x21 cms, Ann O. Squire, 5 a 8 años.
A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. Lexile 840, Guided Reading Level Q, 48 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x18x21 cms, Howard K. Trammel, 5 a 8 años.
A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. Lexile 840, Guided Reading Level Q, 48 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x18x21 cms, Ker Than, 5 a 8 años.
True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.
Inside you'll find:
* How a city built in a swamp became the center of an empire;
* Maps, a time line, photos - and the games that the Aztecs played;
* Surprising, TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you.
Even though it is only about one-third as big as the United States, India is the second most populated country in the world.
A True Book: Geography series dives into the many components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
Inside you'll find:
* What people in India are doing to save the rare Bengal tiger;
* Maps, a time line, photos - and what you might see in a "Bollywood" movie;
* Surprising, TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you.
From shrimp and lobster to salmon and trout, restaurants and grocery stores offer an incredible variety of seafood. Some seafood is raised or caught in a healthy, sustainable way. However, much of it is not. Readers will discover how the seafood industry can damage aquatic habitats, cause populations of certain species to dwindle, and lead to the spread of disease. They will also learn how seafood can be raised and harvested responsibly and how to choose high-quality, sustainable fish and shellfish.
True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index. Inside you'll find:
* The largest butterfly in the world;
* Maps, a time line, photos - and a desert with some of the biggest rocks on Earth;
* Surprising, TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you.
Discover the nature and causes of floods, their impact on society, and ways of defending against them.
A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
Series Features
• Superb age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects • Covers all studies, from Animals to Geography to Science • "Words to Know" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary • "Learning More" section encourages independent study • Index makes navigating subject matter easy
True statistics, Resources, Important words, Index, Meet the author.
Discover how thunderstorms are formed and predicted, including information on how these storms affect plants, animals, and humans.
A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
Pushed ashore by powerful earthquakes and other geological events, tsunamis are fast-moving, gigantic waves with the strength and size to wipe out entire towns. Readers will learn about some of history's most devastating tsunamis and find out why they caused so much damage. They will also learn how experts predict tsunamis and what people can do to protect against these deadly waves.
A True Book: Natural Disasters series investigates the events leading up to a disaster, explores the causes, and ponders how the events changed, or could alter, history.
This series includes an age appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.
Now a Netflix original movie starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo!
In this highly anticipated sequel to the “lovely, lighthearted” (School Library Journal)New York TimesbestsellingTo All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Lara Jean still has letters to write and even more to lose when it comes to love.
Lara Jean didn’t expect to reallyfall for Peter.
She and Peter were just pretending. Except suddenly they weren’t. Now Lara Jean is more confused than ever.
When another boy from her past returns to her life, Lara Jean’s feelings for him return too. Can a girl be in love with two boys at once?
In this charming and heartfelt sequel to the New York Timesbestseller To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, we see first love through the eyes of the unforgettable Lara Jean. Love is never easy, but maybe that’s part of what makes it so amazing.
On October 29, 2012, one of the largest, most powerful storms in recent history landed on the coast of New Jersey and proceeded to wreak havoc upon the East Coast of the United States. Readers will discover how Superstorm Sandy formed as a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and made its way through the Caribbean and up to the United States and why the storm grew so powerful. They will also learn about the widespread damage and suffering caused by the storm and find out how people are working to rebuild and recover after this devastation.
Table of Contents
Strom on the Horizon: What is a superstorm?
Plans and Preparations: How did people prepare for the coming storm? -- Horrible Hurricanes: What can we learn from past hurricanes?
Winds and Waters: What happened when the storm hit the United States?
After the Storm: How much damage did Sandy cause?
The Long Road to Recovery: What have people done to help rebuild after the storm? -- True Statistics -- Resources -- Important Words
Whether you're an aspiring inventor or an everyday science buff, you've probably created your own experiments to uncover the truth about the forces of physical science. Now you can delve deeper into the topics of electricity, motion, gravity, and more with these titles that are perfect for the budding scientist in you.
This book briefly examines the periodic table, and the elements that compose it.
How many elements are included on the periodic table today?
Scientists have identified 118 different elements.
Inside, you’ll find:
* How scientists use the periodic table to organize all of the elements that make up Earth;
* A timeline, photos - and the history of modern chemistry;
* Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.
This book briefly describes the science behind friction, and what its effects are.
Need a good way to introduce physical science topics to your children? This series of books will not only do just that, but also spark some curiosity to further learning. Your children learn about inventions, inventors, and how different forces (like friction or gravity) are used in everyday life. Plenty of fun photographs and facts are packed into these small books.
Explore the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, a luxury liner claimed to be "unsinkable" that was destroyed after colliding with an iceberg, killing over one thousand passengers onboard.
Table of Contents
Luxury Liner: What kind of luxuries did the Titanic passengers enjoy?
The voyage: How did the ship's crew watch for icebergs?
The collision: How did passengers react when the ship hit the iceberg?
Women and children first: Why did most of the lifeboats leave when they still had room for more people?
Mystery ship: Whst ship is believed to have ignored the Titanic's alert flares?
The rescue: What ship rescued the survivors of the Titanic?
Finding the Titanic: What explorer led the expedition that discovered the Titanic wreck?
True statistics; resources; Important words and more...
In order to maintain careful control over the safety and accuracy of their experiments, scientists often work in laboratories. Labs give scientists the space and equipment they need to make their greatest discoveries. Readers will tour some of the world's most incredible laboratories, from the ocean research vessel that can flip from a vertical position to a horizontal one to the massive International Space Station. This well-written book will help readers identify key facts about science topics. The engaging content allows readers to draw connections between historical events and scientific ideas.
Learn about the longest and most unique bridges in the world.
From China's remarkable Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, which spans more than 100 miles, to the amazing Millau Viaduct, which allows drivers to travel almost 900 feet above the ground in southern France, bridges rank among man's most incredible engineering feats. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn about some of the biggest and most unique bridges in history, from how they were planned and built to how they have stood the test of time.
Pushed ashore by powerful earthquakes and other geological events, tsunamis are fast-moving, gigantic waves with the strength and size to wipe out entire towns. Readers will learn about some of history's most devastating tsunamis and find out why they caused so much damage. They will also learn how experts predict tsunamis and what people can do to protect against these deadly waves.
Many people believe that careers in science are difficult, dull, and boring. However, this is far from the truth. Readers will discover how science careers can be full of adventure and excitement as they learn about researchers who study the insides of active volcanoes, inventors who build incredible new robots, divers who swim alongside fearsome sharks, and much more. They will also find out how they can begin thrilling science careers of their own. This well-written book will help readers identify key facts about science topics. The engaging content allows readers to draw connections between historical events and scientific ideas.
Few natural disasters are more frightening, sudden, and deadly than an avalanche.
Huge waves of ice and snow pouring down a steep mountain can cause tremendous amounts of damage. Readers will learn about some of the most devastating avalanches in history and find out how rescue operations are carried out. They will also discover how experts predict avalanches and what people can do to stay out of harm's way during these extreme events.
Find out how poor farming practices can affect milk quality and harm the environment, as well as how you can choose dairy products responsibly.
When most people think of dairy farms, they likely picture green meadows where cows graze between milking sessions. Unfortunately, the vast majority of dairy cows do not lead such peaceful lives. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how large commercial dairies do everything they can to produce as much milk as possible.