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Amazing Wonders

From the Easter Island statues in the South Pacific to the sprawling Great Wall of China, human-made wonders of the world captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young explorers and budding engineers to eight amazing structures with this high-interest set. Vibrant photos and elementary-level text examine each wonderÎs significance and history, location, how it was constructed and why.

Amazing World of Math, The

Explore how math exists in the world and universe around us through highly visual photographic spreads. Bite-sized facts and amusing mathematical applications will keep young readers engaged while learning about the uses of math in art, sports, nature, and science.

Amazing Young People (DiscoverRoo)

This series explores the stories of young people whose inventions and accomplishments changed the course of history. Each book gives a basic overview of the person's life and legacy.

Amazona

Andrea, a young Indigenous Colombian woman, has returned to the land she calls home. Only nineteen years old, she comes to mourn her lost child, carrying a box in her arms. And she comes with another mission. Andrea has hidden a camera upon herself. If she can capture evidence of the illegal mining that displaced her family, it will mark the first step toward reclaiming their land. This socially conscious thriller from graphic novelist Canizales examines the injustices of his home country in a stark, distinctive style.

Ambush

This action-packed story begins with the fall of the Qin Empire when the Chu and Han Kingdoms-and their illustrious warlords-battle for control of all of China. When the Chu army agrees to cease fighting and return home, they are followed and attacked by the Han army. Eventually, the Chu army is completely defeated, and their leader killed. Thus begins the Han dynasty, the second unified empire in Chinese history.

Ambush of Tigers, An: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns

Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This fun-filled romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for animals through wordplay. Clever rhymes and humorous illustrations bring these collective nouns to life in funny ways, making it easy to remember which terms and animals go together. A glossary in the back matter offers further explanation of words used as collective nouns, such as sleuth meaning "detective.

America at War

America at War delivers an in-depth look at the role the United States played in the major wars throughout its history. Each book explores how the nation became involved in the conflict and provides interesting facts about key players, major battles, and overall impact. From dramatic moments to critical events, each spread takes readers on an exciting journey.

America by the Numbers

American Adventures

Each title in this series features a trio of fictional stories highlighting a moment in history.

American Cities

Each book in the American Cities series explores the geography, history, and people that give the featured city its distinctive flairAmerican Cities is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.