Sara Green

Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages in the world. It was first spoken centuries ago by the people of ancient India! In this fascinating title, readers are introduced to the ancient Indian civilization, including how it rose and why it fell. Engaging text combines with beautiful visuals to offer insight into the daily lives, beliefs, and rule of ancient Indians. Special features include profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and more!

Ancient Greece was the birthplace of democracy! This and many other ancient Greek creations are still important to our world today. Starting with an engaging opening narrative, this fact-filled title explores the daily lives and innovations of ancient Greeks. Using special features such as profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and a timeline, readers of this book will walk away with a good idea of what life was like in ancient Greece!

The Mayans are remembered today for their beautiful pyramid temples. But this ancient civilization had many other innovations! This fact-filled title explores the underground reservoirs, rubber creations, and astronomy studies of ancient Maya. Engaging text and vivid images combine with special features such as profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and a timeline to take readers on a journey to the past!

The Mayans are remembered today for their beautiful pyramid temples. But this ancient civilization had many other innovations This fact-filled title explores the underground reservoirs, rubber creations, and astronomy studies of ancient Maya. Engaging text and vivid images combine with special features such as profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and a timeline to take readers on a journey to the past

Get ready for a wild ride From boats and planes to sports cars, vehicles have been used in movies since the dawn of film. Through gripping text and vibrant photos, this title explores some of the most famous on-screen vehicles in movie history. Special features introduce readers to movie pioneers, unique vehicles, and more. Whether you want to hit top speed in one of James BondХs cruisers or learn how Herbie the Love Bug was chosen, this engaging book will take you along for the ride

Tom Cruise performed his own stunts for the film Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol, which included dangling 1,700 feet from the world’s tallest building! Students will explore the extreme amount of planning, equipment, training, and expertise that goes into the stunts performed in films as they dive into this action-packed title.

The action of the big screen--car crashes, torrential rainfall, ships sinking--is the work of special effects! Directors and crews use anything they can to create a real and captivating experience. Enormous models, airplane engines, controlled fires, and much more create the excitement we all crave! Young readers will marvel over this behind-the-scenes look at how movies are made.

During the filming of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter’s scar was painted on 5,800 times! About 2,000 of those were painted on Daniel Radcliffe who played Harry Potter. This title explores the makeup, tools, and effects used to create everything from the scariest of monsters to the most elegant ladies.

Did you know that General Mills had to invent a special puffing gun to make Kix, Cheerios, and other breakfast cereals? This title feeds young readers background information about the Minnesota-based company that created Betty Crocker and a hunger for grocery store goodies.

According to Mattel, eight Hot Wheels are sold every second. So what is the secret behind the toy cars' appeal? In this biography of a brand, growing readers will learn why the production of Hot Wheels has stayed strong since the cars' first release in the 1960s.

Can you believe Hershey's was not always a chocolate company? Milton Hershey only started to make this sweet treat as a coating for his already-popular caramels. But when he started to sell the extra chocolate in bar form, he became the first milk chocolate producer in America. Readers will delight in learning more about their favorite candy in this delicious title.

It's hard to imagine daily life without social media. Mark Zuckerberg, cofounder, chairman, and CEO of Facebook has been a driving force behind the social media revolution. Discover how he became a billionaire by the age of 23 in this title for young readers.

Steve Jobs is remembered as the "father of the digital revolution" and the "pioneer of the personal computer revolution." He transformed the music, cell phone, movie, and computer industries in his time with Apple Inc. Find out how he accomplished so much during his life in this biographical title.

In the middle of winter, people venture out on the frozen lakes in search of fish. After setting up their shacks, anglers drill holes through the ice and drop their lines. Some shacks are even heated Discover more about the equipment ice fishers use and the fish they catch in this cool title for young readers.

The sport of cheerleading demands strength, flexibility, and spirit. Cheerleaders dance, tumble, and even fly through the air to encourage sports teams and excite crowds. This book will teach young readers about cheerleading by presenting the sport's history, rules, and impressive stunts.