Jerome Martin
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
NC 670L
Language
English
Description
When was the Stone Age? How did people make tools from stone? What did they eat and where did they live? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more fascinating facts about the Stone Age."--
2) The Maya
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
This information book provides a simple introduction to the world of the ancient Maya. It describes their bustling cities and tall temples, their religious beliefs, the customs of their kings and nobles, and their passion for cacao. Perfectly suited to beginner readers, it is full of facts, illustrations, and photographs of historical artefacts.
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Do fish wear pajamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster: a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom."--
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A colorful information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting book explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered"--Publisher's...
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more." --publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing, Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
IG 900L
Language
English
Description
Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
IG 1020L
Language
English
Description
What was the 'Flute of Shame'? Which two US Presidents were arrested for reckless riding? Why would an African king be afraid of a parrot's egg? Find the answers these questions, along with loads of other curious, amazing and shocking facts from history in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursting with information.
Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"From Romeo and Juliet's star-crossed love, to the dark ambitions of Macbeth, the characters from Shakespeare's plays are famous throughout the world. This collection of stories from all the plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare." -- Back cover.