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When the new kid joins his class, Woodrow agrees with his schoolmates--Toulouse is really weird. He's short - kindergarten short - dresses in a suit like a grandpa, has huge eyes, and barely says a word. But Woodrow isn't exactly Mr. Popularity. The frequent target of the class bully himself, he figures that maybe all Toulouse needs is a chance. And when the two are put together in gym to play volleyball, they make quite the team. Toulouse can serve, set, and spike like a pro. He really knows how to fly around the court. But when the attention and teasing switch back to Woodrow, he learns that the new kid is great at something else: being a friend. Full of heart and laughs, Odd, Weird, and Little is another winner from the author of the state-list favourite, Guinea Dog.
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 companies, common applications of the technology, and influential figures poised to lead the field into the future. Side panels, coloured callouts, and primary-source quotations assist in making the text accessible to a wide range of learners.
From Cubism to realism, art has reformed itself time and again. With full-colour reproductions and engaging texts, Odysseys in Art invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience artistic movements like never before. Spanning the history of Western art, these titles feature a sophisticated design that serves as a backdrop for showcasing classic works, people, and techniques of the period.
From the immortal sculptures of Michelangelo to the timeless music of Mozart, the world's greatest artists have managed to create works that retain their relevancy through decades and centuries of change. With historical and colour illustrations and photographs complementing biographical texts, Odysseys in Artistry invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the lives of famous artists like never before.
They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to beverages and computers, and introduces the key leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured companyÎs history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of consumers around the globe. A sophisticated resource for business economics studies and STEM units on contemporary technology and industry.
Our understanding of the abilities and methodologies of crime scene science is often muddled by fictional depictions. From processing crime scenes to creating psychological profiles, Odysseys in Crime Scene Science invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the behind-the-scenes work of crime scene investigators. With photos complementing documentary texts, this series unravels the true capabilitiesžand limitationsžof crime scene sciences by using real-life examples. Investigative side panels and coloured glossary terms assist in making the text accessible to a wide range of learners and further enhance each sophisticated design.
Odysseys in Extreme Sports invites advanced readers, whether typically athletes or spectators, along on a journey to experience six popular, adrenaline-pumping activities like never before. Showcasing techniques and gear while introducing groundbreaking innovators and legendary competitors, this series emphasizes the origins, development, and growth of each sport. Peppered with historical and colour shots, these titles also feature side panels that provide further insight and familiarize readers with the various forms of the activity. Coloured glossary terms assist in making the text accessible to a wide range of fans.
As long as people have lived in community they have had systems of government. With historical and colour photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Government invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience four of the most well-known formal governing systems like never before. Comparing and contrasting features of one style against another's, these titles feature a sophisticated design that serves as a fitting backdrop to historical images. Investigative side panels, coloured glossary terms, and a timeline assist in making the text accessible to a wide range of learners.
Odysseys in History invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience historic moments like never before. With an added focus on context and aftermath, these titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate both the awe and devastation of humanity’s most memorable actions.
Some of history’s most mysterious phenomena involve tales so incredible that they blur the lines between fact and fiction. Odysseys in Mysteries invites advanced and curious readers along on a journey to explore legendary sites and creatures like never before. Encounters, rumours, and hoaxes are laid out along with scientific facts, official investigations, and real events, allowing for fascinating examination of the creature or location in question. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with eye-catching photographs and illustrations, side bars, and coloured callouts, encouraging readers to decide for themselves: could this mystery be solvable? The truth is out there-for someone to find!