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Every biome on Earth contains predators and prey—links in food chains that connect different species to one another. Odysseys in Nature invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the relationships of the natural world like never before. Joining geography and science, these titles feature a sophisticated design that serves as a fitting backdrop to images of plants and animals from the entire spectrum of the food chain.
Every day, explorers and adventurers push their limits as they venture farther, faster, deeper, and higher into the natural world. Odysseys in Outdoor Adventures invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience six outdoor activities like never before. With colour photographs complementing the comprehensive texts, these titles feature a sophisticated design that depicts the tamer version of each activity before plunging into the breathtaking endeavors of thrill-seekers. Exploratory side
In a world strained by conflict, we look to the past for models of peace. With historical and full-color photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Peace invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the lives of important peace-seekers like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate key moments in each figure's life as well as the experiences that shaped their legacy. Side panels, coloured callouts, and
Writing quality creative prose that others want to read is both a gift and an art. But it is not necessarily innateùit is a skill that can be learned. Odysseys in Prose invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the process of prose writing like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design that is still friendly to the presentation of significant excerpts from famous works and renowned authors. ôThink Like a Writerö side panels, callout features, and coloured glossary
Meet the professional soccer (association football) giants of the world. Designed for readers ages 12 and up, this sports series gets into the stadiums and onto the pitch with FIFA cup champions from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid. Each title delves into team history, highlighting star players, key coaches, and fan-favourite game moments.
Tales of daring covert operations and antiterrorism plots are not just the stuff of movies. Real spies are at work around the world every day. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction series investigates the espionage agencies of six countries, tracking their history of intelligence gathering and spotlighting famous secret missions. Pop culture spies are contrasted with real-life agents.
In a world permeated by technology, we sometimes struggle to keep pace with an ever-changing landscape. With historical and colour photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Technology invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the development of key technological innovations like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate important scientific principles, contributions of notable individuals and compa
At a time when environmental issues are being hotly debated, it is more important than ever that young people be fully informed. These titles invite advanced readers on a journey to explore the history of environmental affairs like never before. Each volume features a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs and relevant, compelling examples to clarify potentially complicated subjects. Multiple side bars provide fodder for additional discussion and thought, and numerous resources
This book concisely and accurately explains this important event to young readers on a level that they can understand.
A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift-a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella's delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.