Diane Bailey Ordine dei libri

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Atlanta's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta? Or that Inman Park, dating back to 1890, is Atlanta's oldest neighborhood? Did you know that Stone Mountain is actually a monadnock? From the Olympic games to the World of Coca-Cola, Super Cities!: Atlanta covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this city great. Explore Little Five Points, and join in the fun at Centennial Olympic Park, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of Atlanta!

John Quincy Adams is the son of John Adams, a Founding Father and President, but what else do you know about our 6th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Adams's early life, his achievements as president, as well as the ways he is remembered today. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.

William McKinley was assassinated six months into his second term as president, but what else do you know about our 25th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about McKinley's early life, his achievements as president, as well as the ways he is remembered today. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.

During his one term as president, James K. Polk helped expand the United States so that it stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, but what else do you know about our 11th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Polk's early life, his achievements as president, and the ways he is remembered today. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.

What better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series explores 12 countries, including the Navajo Nation, through the perspectives of expert authors and real-life teens. The author provides background on the country’s history, culture, customs, politics, and economy, while the teen shares insights on life as a young person there, including their thoughts on the future of their nations. Each title features a foreword by Professor Kum-Kum Bhavnani, a sociologist and award-winning filmmaker, who emphasizes the importance of understanding global cultures, especially for young people. The series includes color photos and back matter with an index and further reading lists. Key Icons throughout the books encourage readers to build knowledge and expand their viewpoints. These include "Words to Understand" at the beginning of each chapter, set in bold color for easy reference, enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension. Sidebars provide additional information, while Text-Dependent Questions at the end challenge readers' understanding and encourage them to revisit the text. Research Projects suggest deeper analysis, and educational videos accessed via QR codes offer supplementary content. A glossary of key terms is included in the back matter to enhance understanding of terminology used throughout the series.

Presents information on marine mammals and discusses the ways people are trying to protect them from global threats

Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which natural gas has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels.

Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this new series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section on historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextualized history of the featured energy form. A must-have for any STEM unit dealing with energy studies. In this title examine the ways in which the sun has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels.