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Anansi loves to eat all the delicious things his grandmother cooks with her magic pot. The sneaky spiderling decides to use the pot to make heaps of food all for himself - he won't share a single bite!

In an unassuming corner of Brooklyn, a young woman learns to be ladylike, to love context, and to speak her mind from a very curious sort of tutor. In a faraway land convulsed by war, a young soldier hears the desert's curious hum as he disarms bombs with the person he doesn't know how to love. In a place so shrivelled by drought that any drowning is a curiosity, a young writer tries again and again to tread water beneath the surface of a vast and unusual sea. Three stories--complete with commentary on the creative process--from three acclaimed young adult authors working at the height of their powers.

This powerful series profiles the lives and times, incredible battles and daring feats of ancient and medieval warriors.

From the lowliest slave to the most powerful ruler, every civilization has been built—and undone—by different classes of people. This series takes an anthropologist’s view of five famous Ancient Civilizations, noting how the various social groups influenced and interacted with each other and changed the very history of the world. Emphasizing each civilization’s legacy and innovations, each title also presents a timeline of major historical events, and engaging facts are highlighted throughout.

Our modern world still benefits from the work of ancient civilizations! Everything from how we communicate to what we eat is based on the discoveries of ancient people. This fascinating series introduces readers to the daily lives and innovations of ancient societies. Narrative openings give way to chapters on the rulers, daily life, beliefs, and fall of each ancient society. Each title includes profiles, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, a timeline, and a thought-provoking question. Readers will gain a new appreciation for the ancients!

With dozens of entries describing the history of ancient civilizations and the landscapes on which they thrived, this reference series uses double-page maps, reconstructed artworks, and photographs to provide invaluable information about the great cultures of the past. The insightful text along with illustrations and photography will give readers a solid base for any research project and learning.

Ancient Civilizations introduces early fluent readers to six remarkable societies that thrived in historic times. In these fun and engaging books, readers will learn about each culture and what a day in the civilization looked like. Bright, fun illustrations match the storylines to enhance imagination, and tightly controlled text helps children enhance reading skills while learning about history3s most intriguing ancient societies.Titles include tools for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and a glossary to reinforce new vocabulary. Additional features include a timeline and map of the ancient civilization.

Throughout history, there have been different civilizations that dominated the world they lived in. Explore the growth and development of key ancient civilizations, including important leaders, movements, and their eventual downfall. Carefully leveled text paired with dyslexic friendly font and design make this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series approachable. A final infographic and SilverTips for Success help readers review key concepts to reinforce comprehension and support successful test-taking.

What it would be like to see a living, breathing dinosaur? The Ancient Earth Journal series brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before by combining the latest paleontological findings with highly detailed, intimate drawings of wildlife from prehistoric times.

With its impressive pyramids, colourful gods, and intriguing mummies, the ancient Egyptian civilization has captivated people for millennia. This series delivers these Egyptian delights to early elementary readers, using straightforward text and appealing images.