What do the airplane, currency, movies, and the telescope have in common? They are all inventions that shaped our world. Imagine what life would be like without them!...

Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of a new student s native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can find out how to Meet a New Student and maybe make a new friend. Find out about the wonders of Great Britain as Jennifer, her classmates, and her teacher prepare to welcome Michael, who hails from York, England. Before his arrival, the class will learn about exotic places like Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge, fun words like lorry and torch, and even British customs like taking hot tea and celebrating with haggis. Share the recipe for the classic dish Welsh rarebit and follow instructions for making a Union Jack. Join the excitement as Jennifer and her class Meet a New Student from Great Britain....

Help kids unleash their creative genius with F.W Prep, the how-to series filled with cool activities, innovative strategies, and multimedia approaches designed to stimulate out-of-the box thinking and help 'tweens and teens' find their own extraordinary "voice" as they master language arts skills they'll use all through school and life....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Looks at the world before the telescope was invented, and explores how it has changed our world and our perceptions of the world....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Presents a guide to effective research techniques and report writing....

It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. See how they make money work for them, and take the mystery out of money matters. When Charlie brings a box of his grandpa s old coins to school, his classmates want to learn all about collecting coins and other currency. Join them as they learn how the idea of money started and the strange things people used before they invented metal coins and paper bills. Find out how coins are made, what secrets can be found on a dollar bill, and how to start your own coin collection. Meanwhile, you ll learn some fascinating facts about the history and culture of currency from countries all over the world. With this book, you ll be well on your way to being a knowledgeable numismatist....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Provides tips and examples of how to research and present debates....

Augustine Okocha had been playing soccer in the streets of Nigeria since he was young, but he had never thought of it as a career. That attitude changed when he visited a friend in Germany and spent some time at soccer training camp with him. The other players loved him and he loved the game. Over the years, he helped lead his teams to great victories, including the Africa Cup of Nations. By 2006, Okocha, now known as Jay-Jay, was playing for Qatar and sharing his passion for soccer with children in his home country....

Before Kristen Stewart thrilled audiences as Bella Swan in Twilight, she starred in more than a dozen other movies. Raised by a Hollywood family, acting was in her blood. She starred in her first role when she was just a child, and her talent amazed a growing group of fans. From her part as the desperate diabetic daughter of Jodie Foster in Panic Room to the young musical hippie playing gentle songs in a community of misfits in Into the Wild, KStew has made a name for herself in the movie world. As Bella in the vampire film series, she has earned even more fans and as each sequel is made, their number continues to grow....

A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. Ferrets are fun, friendly family pets but they take a lot of work. They love to play, and they want to spend every waking moment of their days playing with you. They steal things when you re not looking and dig into whatever they can. They also jump, twist, and even dance. With this book, you can learn all about the special needs of these long and lanky pets and find out if they are the best pet for you and if you are the best owner for them. Arm yourself with the facts, and then you can show your parents just how prepared you are!...

By the age of eighteen months, Jordin Sparks already liked to sing. As a teenager, she was belting out show tunes in live theater and soon after began winning almost every single singing contest she entered. By the time Sparks tried out for a chance on American Idol, she was a veteran. Find out what happened when she first tried out for the show and how it eventually led her all the way to the Final Top 10 of 2007. Learn what she was thinking as she and Blake Lewis waited to see who would walk away with the Idol crown. This is the story of a young girl with high hopes and an unending supply of talent and determination....

It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. See how they make money work for them, and take the mystery out of money matters. In A Kid s Guide to Earning Money, join Mr. Franks and his class as they try to earn enough cash to get them to the new science museum. Follow them as they find out different ways to earn money from folding laundry to starting a car-washing business. Find out where to search for jobs, how to know if a job is right for you, and about the laws that dictate what kids can earn, what taxes they may or may not have to pay, and what jobs and hours they are allowed to work. If you ve ever wished you could earn some extra spending money, this book will help you on the road to putting cash in your pockets....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Provides tips and examples of how to research and present debates....

What do the airplane, currency, movies, and the telescope have in common? They are all inventions that shaped our world. Imagine what life would be like without them!...

Fascinated by the strange, bearded figs growing on this easternmost Caribbean island, 16th-century Portuguese explorer Pedro a Campos named the land after them - 'Los Barbados', meaning 'the bearded ones'. But it was the English who in 1627 first colonized the island, located about 250 miles off the coast of Venezuela. For hundreds of years, Barbados produced sugar, rum, and molasses from sugarcane grown on plantations and cultivated by African slaves. Today, the descendants of those slaves make up most of the 300,000 citizens living on Barbados. Each year more than a million tourists flock to the island, where they delight in its lush vegetation, stunning coral reefs, and sandy beaches. Each book in "The Caribbean Today" series is lavishly illustrated, and teaches 12 year olds and up about the geography, history, economy, and culture of each nation. Each volume is indexed, and contains a bibliography featuring books and Web sources for further information....

It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. Perhaps you d like to save some money for horseback riding lessons, for college, or for a new music album. In Savings Tips for Kids, find out how to save money, just as Mrs. Bond s class learns how to save points that they earn in class. Find out about checking, savings, and other types of accounts you can have at your local bank, and discover the difference between simple and compound interest. Then find out why saving first and spending later instead of borrowing and trying to repay later is the best way to manage your money. Take the mystery out of money matters, and let your money work for you....

It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. Mrs. Clarkson s students are curious: Why does everyone keep talking about the economy? Why is it constantly in the newspaper and on the news? Parents talk about it at the dinner table, and families are dealing with money changes of all kinds. Learn with Mrs. Clarkson s students what economy actually means. Find out about the law of supply and demand whether in the marketplace or in school. Discover how the economy follows a cycle and how to recognize each phase. Best of all, you may find out how the economy affects your daily life and how you can handle whatever happens next....

Anyone who watches the Disney Channel knows the beautiful smile of young actress Brenda Song. Since she first appeared on a pizza commercial when she was just a little girl, Song has been sharing her spirit and talent with viewers of all ages. Whether she makes you laugh as London Tipton, the world s best shopper, wows you with her martial arts moves as Wendy Wu, Homecoming Warrior, or inspires you with all of her charity work, Song is a star you don t want to miss! Find out about how and where she was discovered and what advice she has for other young people who want to become stars just like her....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Looks at the world before the telescope was invented, and explores how it has changed our world and our perceptions of the world....

Few soccer fields have seen a player as fearless as Abby Wambach. From the time she fought to keep up with her older brothers and sisters to today, as she fights to make a goal, she has been unstoppable. She gets knocked down, run over, and injured but just keeps going. Even a gash requiring 11 stitches couldn t keep her off the field during the 2007 Women s World Cup. As tough as she is, Wambach is also a terrific teammate and a lot of fun to share the field with. Find out what makes this player so special starting with her first fearless step onto a diving board....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Presents a guide to effective research techniques and report writing....

Fascinated by the strange, bearded figs growing on this easternmost Caribbean island, 16th-century Portuguese explorer Pedro a Campos named the land after them - 'Los Barbados', meaning 'the bearded ones'. But it was the English who in 1627 first colonized the island, located about 250 miles off the coast of Venezuela. For hundreds of years, Barbados produced sugar, rum, and molasses from sugarcane grown on plantations and cultivated by African slaves. Today, the descendants of those slaves make up most of the 300,000 citizens living on Barbados. Each year more than a million tourists flock to the island, where they delight in its lush vegetation, stunning coral reefs, and sandy beaches. Each book in "The Caribbean Today" series is lavishly illustrated, and teaches 12 year olds and up about the geography, history, economy, and culture of each nation. Each volume is indexed, and contains a bibliography featuring books and Web sources for further information....

Help kids unleash their creative genius with F.W Prep, the how-to series filled with cool activities, innovative strategies, and multimedia approaches designed to stimulate out-of-the box thinking and help 'tweens and teens' find their own extraordinary "voice" as they master language arts skills they'll use all through school and life....

Achilles was a powerful Greek warrior and hero famed for his swift-footedness. His mother, the sea goddess Thetis, tried to make him immortal, but one spot his heel was vulnerable. His role in the Trojan War was the center of Homer s The Iliad in fact, it was prophesied that the Greeks couldn t win the war without him. Once he arrived, however, his wrath began to take over. This brave and confident warrior let pride and a hot temper get in his way, and it led to tragedy. Read how the great hero had great decisions to make, and how his anger often blinded him from wiser choices....

From his early days playing piano in the church and living with his grandparents to his stardom on television and in movies, Eric Bishop has been a delight to watch. As Jamie Foxx, he has entertained audiences with his humor as well as dazzled them with his ability to take on dramatic roles. His career has been impressive, from his hilarious Ugly Wanda skits on In Living Color, through major dramatic movie roles, and on to singer and musician. Find out how it all began for this star in the little town of Terrell, Texas, and an eager second-grade class. Jamie Foxx’s journey is one straight to stardom with no end in sight!...

People all around the world enjoy the hobby of gardening. They love planting tiny seeds in the soil and watching them sprout into mature plants. Gardening isn t just for adults, however. Kids can plan, create, and maintain their own gardens, too. Gardening for Kids is rich with ideas and instructions for making water gardens, flower gardens, vegetable gardens, perennial gardens, butterfly gardens, and landscape designs. Have you ever wished you could bring a rainbow to your backyard and keep it all summer? If so, you could plant your own perennial garden. It will bring bright colors and beauty to your house year after year, whether you fill a few pots or fill your entire backyard. Follow these step-by-step instructions for planting a perennial garden, from figuring out which plants will grow best where you live to where you should plant each seed. As little green shoots stick up through the dirt to greet the sun and then turn into colorful blossoms, you will be glad for every minute you spent on your garden. It s the best way to capture a rainbow of your very own!...