Straight from the pages of the Noted Personalities section of The World Almanac comes this refreshingly original series of biographies. Chronicling the lives of the most important people of the 20th c
This comprehensive, eight-volume series vividly describes the bloodiest and, arguably, most important conflict in American history. Tearing the nation in two, the devastating Civil War has been called
Children are fascinated by animals that prowl and pounce in the night. By focusing on night animals, this series provides a captivating introduction to life science. At the same time, the simple tex
Describes centaurs found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of Hercules and the centaurs, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
In this bilingual series, beautiful animal illustrations introduce early-curriculum concepts to young English language learners. Minimal text combines with bold, eye-catching art to present colors, s
In this bilingual series, beautiful animal illustrations introduce early-curriculum concepts to young English language learners. Minimal text combines with bold, eye-catching art to present colors, s
In January 1994, an earthquake shook a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, so hard that highway overpasses immediately collapsed. Gas pipes burst and buildings caught on fire. Sixteen people died
These high-interest, low-reading level biographies chronicle the lives of inspiring individuals and use a bold, graphic-novel format that will capture the attention of ELLs. The dazzling, full-color i
These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of
This series examines eight major conflicts in American history, describing how each has shaped and altered the nation and how the United States' role in international conflicts has affected world hist
Using bold, full-color graphic illustrations, Graphic Histories portrays critical chapters in American history in a way that reluctant readers will find immediately accessible. Simple, exciting text
Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the fateful encounter at the Little Bighorn River on June 25, 1876, between the Seventh Cavalry troops commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Custer and the Che
Religions of the World provides a rich, in-depth look at five major religions that have shaped human culture and spiritual life and fostered both conflict and peace throughout the recorded history of
