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Monsters, heroes, and natural phenomena are among the topics covered in this thematic exploration of the mythology of ancient Greece. In addition to weaving colourful stories throughout the text, every volume reveals how those stories both reflected and provided order to Greek society, culture, customs, and values. The continuing influence of these stories on Western culture is also discussed.
Using firsthand accounts and other sources, books in The Library of Medieval Times bring to life specific aspects of the medieval era, ranging from food and customs to medicine and disease to warfare. All books include a visual chronology highlighting important events of the Middle Ages, side bars that elaborate on interesting topics, and vocabulary terms that are specific to the period.
Tattooing and body piercing have existed in some form or other for thousands of years. In cultures around the world the body has been used as a canvas for personal adornment, art, identification, religious marking, spiritual protection, and more. But tattoos and body piercings are hardly a thing of the past. In fact, both have experienced a resurgence in recent years, particularly among teens and young adults. The Library of Tattoos and Body Piercings explores this fascinating topic from various perspectives including history, art, health, and teen views and concerns.
An exploration of library skills, functions, manners, identifying basic parts of books, and understanding what we can use a library for as well as the basic parts of content, books, and the creators of those materials. This series covers the most basic of skills initially taught by media specialists who are just introducing young learners to the library and to library materials.
Each title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the truth, upside down across the ages. Readers of this high-low series learn how to spot a lie and confirm the truth for themselves as they look a little closer at the tales people tell. Includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos.
Silence is safe. Fate is not. When Sovern Briggs survives a car crash, she stops talking in order to seal in the memory of the final sounds of her mother's life. As conflict with her father builds and failure in school looms, Sovern seeks relief in a dangerous boyfriend and in speed's adrenaline edge. These needs collide, leading Sovern to a snowboarding accident that changes her future...and perhaps that of our universe. Life at the Speed of Us weaves dyslexia, math, cutting-edge science, genius, and love into a young woman's reluctant journey toward grace.
Always remember you are the son of two proud nations," Elan' s parents tell him when he turns 13. After celebrating his Bar Mitzvah in San Francisco, Elan, with his Jewish father and Native American mother, travels to New Mexico, where he takes part in a Pueblo manhood ceremony. Based on a true story.
Discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn how species are born, grow up, and reproduce. Each book includes labeled diagrams, photographs of every stage, fascinating facts, and discussion points for further learning.
This series follows insects, birds, fish, amphibians, and mamals as they transfom from eggs to adults. Through levelled text and related images, young readers will watch creatures grow through every stage of life.
This series follows insects, birds, fish, amphibians, and mamals as they transfom from eggs to adults. Through levelled text and related images, young readers will watch creatures grow through every stage of life.