There's this boy. Let's say he's somewhere between nine and 13 years old or so. You'd like to see this kid get creative. You'd like to see him get some exercise. You'd like to see him get out from in front of the television. And you'd love for him to be motivated enough to find some stuff to do on his own. This boy NEEDS The Big Book of Boy Stuff! What do I do if I get a bean stuck up my nose?    How can I make lightning without killing myself?...

Langston Hughes is often thought of as one of the greatest and most influential African American authors. This fascinating and inspiring biography will have readers enthralled by the life of Hughes as they learn how he became known as the voice of the Harlem Renaissance. Featuring lively images, photos, and captivating facts, this book allows readers to gain insight into how the Civil Rights Movement had an effect on Hughes' life and writing as well...

In this inspiring Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics. Readers will feel engaged and inspired as they read about Rudolph's incredible journey from a young girl with polio, to her first encounter with track and field, to becoming one of the best Olympic athletes of her time! A timeline of Rudolph's life, a glossary, and index are provided...

This volume addresses controversial questions surrounding the issue of genetic engineering. Topics discussed include the benefits and risks of genetic engineering, the environmental impact of genetic engineering, and the pros and cons of regulation of genetic engineering. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking...

The Earth is a remarkable place! In the universe, Earth is the only place that we know for sure has life and non-life. Learn all about interdependence in ecosystems with this Spanish science reader that brings the power of science and informational text to students at a level they can understand. Introduce students to STEM topics and new vocabulary terms like oxygen cycle, stimuli, homeostasis, and micro-organism with this nonfiction book that is...

Every living thing you see is made up of tiny cells. Each of these cells has its own job to do. They work together to do everything an organism needs to stay alive. That's why biologists often call them the "building blocks of life." Learn all about plant and animal cell theory and structure with this Spanish science reader that brings the power of science and informational text to students at a level they can understand. Introduce students to STEM...

On this here ship, we follow the pirate's code: No frolikin' in the bilges, no songs about scurvy and most important, each buccaneer must keep his pistol ready for action at all times. Break the code, me bucko, and you'll be forced to walk the plank. In The Book of Pirates, Captain Michael MacLeod and Jamaica Rose teach the fine art of pirateering, from plundering, pillaging and gambling to digging for buried treasure. A dabble of history, a smatterin'...

You eat food every day. In fact, you can’t live without it. But what happens to your food after you eat it? Digestion is the process by which food is broken down and converted into energy that your body can use. Learn all about digestion in humans and other species with this Spanish science reader that brings the power of science and informational text to students at a level they can understand. Introduce students to STEM topics and new vocabulary...

Familiarize beginning readers with the different jobs of community workers. Featuring basic concepts, easy-to-read informational text, and engaging photographs this Spanish-translated nonfiction title is sure to create an exciting learning adventure.

Light can travel faster than anything else in the universe. But what exactly is light, and where does it come from? This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students all about light, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like infrared, ultraviolet, photos, and visible spectrum. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a...