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With a soothing, encouraging theme, this gentle book tells a story of a little boy tearfully bound for his first day of school.
Before her death, Vanessa's mother had been a researcher who chased adventure—pursuing myths, collecting artifacts, and detailing the sightings and evidence of cryptids, those elusive animals whose existence has not been widely accepted by modern science. Now it's Vanessa’s turn to start exploring—and to deal with her painful past.
In folklore, there are many different types of made-up creatures, such as vampires, as well as what are known as cryptids animals which may or may not exist such as sea monsters. This highly entertaining series takes a serious look at the possibilities of existence for a number of legendary creatures. Special sections look at their origin stories, where in the world they are thought to exist, a timeline of their history and recorded sightings, and their place in literature and popular culture. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
When Bitcoin was first released in January 2009, each digital coin was worth only a few pennies. A single Bitcoin is now valued at over ten thousand dollars. This book examines digital cryptocurrency and the blockchain technology that makes them possible.
Enter the exciting world of cryptology, the science of secret communications. Discover how cryptologists encode and decode messages and work to keep information secure. Learn about codes and cyphers, and explore the realm of digital currency and blockchain technology.
Help students navigate their plans for life after high school with the CTE Journeys Handbooks. These handbooks explore careers, with a deep focus on opportunities that do not require a degree from a traditional four-year college program. The books dig into rewards and challenges facing different fields, types of roles in specific industries, and the skills and interests that will benefit those considering each career path. Education and training requirements are included, along with next steps to support readers in moving forward in a specific field. Real-world scenarios help students understand typical days in different roles.
Cub Reporter is on a mission. He's interviewing famous people from US history to find out what made them so special. Using classic journalistic questions--who, what, when, where, why, and how--he'll uncover the story of how these people made a difference. Readers will join Cub Reporter as he gets to know athletes, activists, adventurers, and more. Along with being able to relate the key ideas and details of these famous Americans' lives, students will be able to model their own interviewing skills after Cub Reporter's examples.
The Cultures of Canada series invites young readers to explore the special cultural celebrations that are held throughout Canada. Each colourful title explores the richness of a culture through its history, traditions, symbols, and festivities. Children can explore the cultural significance of a celebration and appreciate its uniqueness.
In the latest edition of these popular multicultural guides, readers explore the jungles of Vietnam, the savannas of Nigeria, the museums of France, and dozens more fascinating countries! Along the way, they discover the geography, history, and unique groups of people that have shaped each nation. Focused chapters highlight curriculum concepts such as economics, the environment, and governmental structures, but readers also get a comprehensive look at relatable cultural elements such as sports, celebrations, and food.
All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the Worldõ series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.