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Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more Though it is a part of the United Kingdom, Scotland is home its own distinctive culture and history. Readers will get an up-close view of everything from the natural beauty of the Highlands to the city streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh. They will also explore Scotland's rich history, sample its cuisine, and discover the traditions its people have held for centuries. The complex text in this title allows the reader to explore unique features of the country and determine how key details support the main idea of the text. Text features, such as bold print, captions, and call-out boxes provide clarity and help students locate answerrs to questions.

När Ricky Holder spelar hockey är han hårdhänt. Under ett gruff råkar Ricky skada skyttekungen i laget. Rickys pappa är stolt över att han spelar aggressivt, men hans lagkamrater är trötta på hans farliga tacklingar. Ricky slits mellan att göra sitt lag eller sin pappa besviken, och snart är det dags för match… Färgbilder, full gas framåt och massor av action. Äkta sportspänning i lätta serieromaner om de mest populära sporterna lockar de yngsta läsarna.Lättläst på engelska, nivå A2. Det innebär korta enkla texter, ca 600–800 vanliga ord, med konkreta och välkända händelser. Rikligt illustrerade för de yngre läsarna. Sammansatta meningar med två eller flera huvud¬satser som binds samman med bindeord.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest spirit of them all? Bloody Mary--the gruesome ghost who haunts those who dare to play a ghoulish game. It is said that repeating her name in front of a looking glass will bring this blood-soaked specter to your bathroom mirror Who could Bloody Mary be? And what happens when she is called forth from the great beyond? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines

The Latin American tale of La Llorona strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it. It begins with a woman who drowns her children in a fit of rage and jealousy. It ends with a weeping specter rumored to pull anyone she encounters to a watery grave. Where did the legend of this murderous mother begin? And why is La Llorona doomed to wander the waterways for all eternity? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines

On February 23, 1945, an American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The moment--captured in one of the most famous photographs of all time--didn't just boost the morale of the U.S. soldiers fighting on the island. It also lifted the spirits of the American people back home who had grown weary of World War II. How did this remarkable moment come to pass and what is its enduring legacy? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why the flag raising on Iwo Jima is among the greatest moments in history.

Animated-style adventures from one of the X-Men's greatest eras Wolverine tackles the Hulk and Cyclops battles demons, while Beast and Gambit face Mister Sinister's evil machinations -- with help from Spider-Man And when Magneto and his Brotherhood commit an act of war, it triggers the coming of Apocalypse As Gambit finds himself in the middle of a showdown between the Thieves and Assassins Guilds, the X-Men battle Sabretooth, the Sentinels and more -- but will they become media darlings in the maddening Mojoverse? And when the Shi'ar Empire, the Watcher, the Living Tribunal and more gather, brace yourself for a big finish on a cosmic scale Plus: The X-Men take on Juggernaut, Mystique, the Morlocks and more in rarely-seen tales COLLECTING: Adventures of the X-Men (1996) 1-12, Adventures of Spider-Man (1996) 3; material from Spider-Man Magazine (1994) 1-13, Spider-Man Magazine Special (1995) 1-2

The Latin American tale of La Llorona strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it. It begins with a woman who drowns her children in a fit of rage and jealousy. It ends with a weeping specter rumored to pull anyone she encounters to a watery grave. Where did the legend of this murderous mother begin? And why is La Llorona doomed to wander the waterways for all eternity? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines

On February 23, 1945, an American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The moment--captured in one of the most famous photographs of all time--didn't just boost the morale of the U.S. soldiers fighting on the island. It also lifted the spirits of the American people back home who had grown weary of World War II. How did this remarkable moment come to pass and what is its enduring legacy? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why the flag raising on Iwo Jima is among the greatest moments in history.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest spirit of them all? Bloody Mary--the gruesome ghost who haunts those who dare to play a ghoulish game. It is said that repeating her name in front of a looking glass will bring this blood-soaked specter to your bathroom mirror Who could Bloody Mary be? And what happens when she is called forth from the great beyond? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines

In the late 1800s, newsboys--or "newsies"--were a critical part of the newspaper industry. They bought stacks of papers from newspaper publishers and then sold them on city streets for a small profit. But in 1898, William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer's New York World raised the cost of 100 papers by 10 cents. The price increase cut into the newsboys' profits, and by the summer of 1899 their frustration boiled over. They banded together and showed the world how activists of any age can use a strike to win against even the most rich and powerful.

Ever since the first astronauts traveled to space in the 1960s, scientists and engineers have worked hard to learn more about space travel. What kinds of spaceships will people use in the future? How will their needs be met during the long journey between Earth and some distant world? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists look for the answers to these questions and more as they learn about modern space tourism and the future of space travel.

Ever since the first astronauts traveled to space in the 1960s, scientists and engineers have worked hard to learn more about space travel. What kinds of spaceships will people use in the future? How will their needs be met during the long journey between Earth and some distant world? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists look for the answers to these questions and more as they learn about modern space tourism and the future of space travel.

In the late 1800s, newsboys--or "newsies"--were a critical part of the newspaper industry. They bought stacks of papers from newspaper publishers and then sold them on city streets for a small profit. But in 1898, William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer's New York World raised the cost of 100 papers by 10 cents. The price increase cut into the newsboys' profits, and by the summer of 1899 their frustration boiled over. They banded together and showed the world how activists of any age can use a strike to win against even the most rich and powerful.