Joanne Randolph
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Ancient Greece was known for its sophisticated culture and great thinkers in the fields of philosophy, science, and math. The life and culture of this amazing ancient society will leap off the page, as readers engage with the compelling, informational text and complementary photos. As readers travel back in time to ancient Greece, they will discover the lasting influence this ancient civilization has had on the modern world.
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Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Information-packed text and full-color imagery will transport readers to ancient Egypt, as they discover what it was like to live and work in this harshly beautiful place. Readers will also gain an understanding of how environment can shape belief as they find out about the Sun god Ra and life in the desert thousands of years ago.
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Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"Despite inequality of access to education, relentless discrimination, and a starkly segregated society, African American artists and writers have made landmark contributions to American art and literature. Works like A Raisin in the Son, Beloved, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Invisible Man, and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings powerfully express the African American experience, expose the injustices of American society, and reveal the hopes, dreams,...
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Our bodies are constantly growing and changing. Not only do our bodies grow taller, but even once we reach our ultimate height, the body still experiences growth on the inside. New cells grow, get old, and are replaced by new cells. Informative text coupled with clear diagrams and colorful imagery help readers understand the processes of growth and aging in the human body.
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Take a tour of the human eye in this engrossing volume. Colorful images and diagrams invite the reader to take a deeper look at the workings of the human eye. Follow along as we discover how light plays a role and how the eye and the brain work together to interpret the world around us.
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"Understanding slave states and free states is important in understanding the period of time surrounding the Civil War. The Missouri Compromise also played a key role in this time period. Readers of this informative book will gain invaluable knowledge on these topics. Accounts of specific moments and events help readers understand how these things helped lead to the Civil War."--Publisher's description.
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Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
What s your favorite food? Everyone has their own personal likes and dislikes when it comes to food. Explore the world of taste and digestion in this volume that follows food through the digestive system. Touching on proper nutrition as well as the functioning of this important body system, this title is relatable, readable, and dare we say it highly digestible!
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
What was it like to live in Ancient Rome? What made the society so successful and what led, ultimately, to its downfall? Fact-filled yet engaging text and full-color photographs will bring this ancient culture to life for readers. From what they wore and the kinds of jobs people had to an exploration of their art and architecture, this title has something for everyone interested in understanding ancient Roman life and culture.
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Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Of all the parts of the human body, the brain is perhaps the most amazing. This complex organ runs the show when it comes to our bodies. It is the command center that keeps the body s voluntary and involuntary systems working as they should. Readers will find out how the brain works, the many different jobs it does, and more in this photo-illustrated and engaging text.
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Microbes are the oldest living organisms on the planet. They have been around for billions of years. Why haven t you seen them, then? Microbes are tiny, single-celled organisms millions could fit in the eye of a needle. You might think of microbes as organisms that make us sick. This is true, but it is also true that we couldn t live without them. Readers will be thrilled to learn more about the microscopic world of microbes and their impact on the...
Publisher
PowerKids Press, the Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
In the Civil War, the cavalry referred to soldiers who fought on horseback. They played a part in some of the most significant battles that happened during the war. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about the Civil War cavalry, including both Confederate and Union leaders. Through this text's discussion of some of the important people and battles of the Civil War, readers will gain a deeper understanding of this important part of history....
Publisher
PowerKids Press, the Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Some would say Reconstruction was just as significant of a period of time as the Civil War was itself. Even after slavery was abolished, there were still many issues that needed to be addressed. This innovative volume delves into these issues and sheds light on this significant time in United States history. Important social issues, such as racism and prejudice, are also discussed through detailed and age-appropriate text.