Explores wishing traditions from around the world, including rainbows, wishing wells, the moon, birthday candles, and wishbones. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter...

Explores Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions from around the world, including All Saint's and All Soul's Days, the Day of the Dead, and other celebrations for the dead. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography...

Explores global traditions surrounding birthdays, including cake, parties, and decorations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Phonetics...

What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needed his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, preparing for life after death was an important part of life! Learn about the science behind mummification with this book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This Smithsonian Informational Text builds students'...

Animal mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines animal mummies from all over the world and different types of mummification. Look inside to unwrap these ancient treasures. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...

From rickshaws and rowboats to camels and cargo ships, this dynamic title looks at the different ways people and things move from place to place. Readers will learn how climate and environment affect transportation around the world.

Briefly describes how school in the United States has changed through the years, including such topics as transportation, supplies, and subjects taught.

This title is part of the hoopla BONUS BORROWS COLLECTION! Through the month of February, you can borrow this title without using any of your monthly hoopla Instant Borrows! Bunny and Chick are so... different. Can they find a way to work together to fill their Easter basket? Celebrate individuality and friendship as you discover what the two friends share in this rhyming story full of springtime surprises!

People have been sending mail for a long time. But how they do it has changed a lot! Read about the history of mail as you learn to collect data. This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning data measurement easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary,...

Fairies are found in the lore of countless countries, including Russia, Croatia, Ireland, Germany, and Iceland. And fairies aren't just pretty little creatures with wings; elves, dwarfs, and goblins are all fairies, too. This field guide to fairies around the world introduces the many different kinds of diminutive creatures. Readers will be particularly delighted to learn more about fairies they can encounter in popular culture, including in Shakespeare's...