Barbara A. Somervill

Together, Australia and the many small islands of Oceania make up Earth's smallest continent.A True Book: The Seven Continents 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.Readers will hop from island to island as they examine the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Australia and Oceania. Along the way, they will also explore the continent's history with rich text and stunning visuals, and meet the people who call it home.

After a black third grader named Linda Brown was refused admission to an all-white school in 1950, the NAACP filed a lawsuit on her behalf. Brown v. Board of Education: The Struggle for Equal Education examines the individual stories behind this historic case, details of the Supreme Court decision, various challenges to the ruling around the country, and Linda Brown's legacy. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.

In 1839, African slaves who rebelled against their Spanish owners on the Amistad schooner were charged with murder in the United States. This book details the famous U.S. Supreme Court case that ultimately ruled in favor of the black captives. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

As one of the original thirteen colonies, South Carolina has long played a major role in the country's history.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, 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.Readers will get an up-close look at this southern state, from its beautiful natural landscapes to its bustling cities. They will also meet some of its most incredible people and catch a glimpse of the local wildlife.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a veterinarian. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of history's greatest civilizations.This book details the history of the Mayan people, from the settlement of their earliest villages and farms to their demise at the hands of the Spanish in the 16th century. Readers (Grades 6-9) will discover how Mayan culture grew and developed over time and how these remarkable people continue to influence the world today.

This book explores the features of the animal cell and includes information about life processes such as respiration.

Young readers will be fascinating as they learn how mosquitoes feast on the blood of other animals for nourishment. This engrossing book explores the habitats, hunting patterns, life cycles, and varieties of mosquitoes.

Young readers will be fascinating as they learn how ticks dig for the blood of other animals for nourishment. This engrossing book explores the habitats, hunting patterns, life cycles, and varieties of ticks.

Give your students a necessary guidebook that will help them prepare for NCLB science testing. It also helps readers learn about the human body, serving as a friendly, image-packed reference for curious minds. Through simple language, readers learn why the human body is a classification super-star. From the tiniest of cells and automatic processes to the stunning strides that strong legs can make, this guide shares everything about our amazing bodies. Fact boxes serve as a quick go-to reference while studying, and a further resource section provides avenues for additional research and prep.

Reporting conclusions is the final step in the scientific process and this title provides the tools to write a clear report. The five Ws are explained. Learn that there are several ways to report conclusions including written paper, oral presentation, and science fair display.