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Calling all young train fans! Each book in this series welcomes kids aboard a specific type of train. Readers will move underground in subways, aboveground on monorails, and around downtown via city trains. High-speed trains will rush readers to final destinations fast enough to earn their ôbullet trainsö nickname.

From ski slopes to skating rinks, the events of the Winter Olympic Games captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young fans and budding sports enthusiasts to eight Amazing Winter Olympics with this high-interest set. Action photos and straightforward text examine the featured events Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. Each book also includes a biographical story about a famous competitor or team who made Olympic history.

Throughout history women have shaped the culture, politics, and people of the land we know as Canada. The women in this series have had a lasting impact on our daily lives. Explore their stories and learn how they have made a difference.

From the Easter Island statues in the South Pacific to the sprawling Great Wall of China, human-made wonders of the world captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young explorers and budding engineers to eight amazing structures with this high-interest set. Vibrant photos and elementary-level text examine each wonderÎs significance and history, location, how it was constructed and why.

This action-packed story begins with the fall of the Qin Empire when the Chu and Han Kingdoms-and their illustrious warlords-battle for control of all of China. When the Chu army agrees to cease fighting and return home, they are followed and attacked by the Han army. Eventually, the Chu army is completely defeated, and their leader killed. Thus begins the Han dynasty, the second unified empire in Chinese history.

Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This fun-filled romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for animals through wordplay. Clever rhymes and humorous illustrations bring these collective nouns to life in funny ways, making it easy to remember which terms and animals go together. A glossary in the back matter offers further explanation of words used as collective nouns, such as sleuth meaning "detective.

Unique handbooks comprise the American Government series. With the confusing political discourse in today's world, it's no wonder kids tune out. How can we tune them back in? The stale descriptions in standard American government textbooks do nothing to motivate learning. The readability is too high. And the language too dry. How can we make it personal? Accessible? Interesting? Even humorous?

Ruby Bridges helped bring races together at a young age. Alice Wong advocates for people with disabilities. George Washington Carver changed the way we grow crops. American Heroes introduces readers to historical and present-day citizens from all walks of life who changed the United States for the better. Historical and current photos complement the text, and a timeline shows major events in the person3s life. Each book also has a table of contents, infographic, glossary, index, compelling What

Why do immigrants come to the United States? How do they assimilate and maintain their culture? The American Journey answers these questions and more, while introducing readers to the history of the country of origin, steps to becoming a U.S. citizen, and obstacles immigrants overcome. Bright, colour photographs complement the carefully levelled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun.

With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, these classic tall tales are retold to introduce a new generation of readers to larger-than-life characters from American history. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.