Describes the characteristics of Bigfoot, highlighting historical accounts around the world, and offering examples from books, television, and film.

Describes the characteristics of ghosts, highlighting historical accounts around the world, and offering examples from books, television, and film.

Describes the characteristics of zombies, highlighting historical accounts around the world, and offering examples from books, television, and film.

"Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about werewolf legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of werewolves, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

Introduces Germany, describing its history, geography, cities, plants and animals, resources, and culture.

An introduction to the history, geography, and life of Italy.

Colorful graphics, oversized photos, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of pop singer and songwriter Bruno Mars! This book describes Mars's childhood in Hawaii, family, education, and rise to fame. From his early Elvis impersonations to his high school band, readers will follow Mars's career as he moved to Los Angeles to pursue music. Readers will learn how Mars started out writing songs for famous artists,...

Staying fit is one component of a healthy lifestyle. In this book, engaging text pairs with striking photos to teach readers how exercise improves heart and lung function, strengthens muscles and bones, increases flexibility, prevents sickness, and helps maintain a healthy body weight. Readers will learn what aerobic exercise is, how much is recommended for them, and how to measure their heart rate. Also discussed are the importance of stretching...

Colorful graphics, oversized photos, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of triple-threat entertainer Jennifer Lopez! This book describes Lopez's childhood, family, Latin heritage, education, rise to fame, and future plans. Readers will follow Lopez's career, as she moved from dancing on In Living Color to starring in Selena to recording her first album, On the 6. Lopez's other movie roles and music albums...

Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of pop music superstar Justin Bieber! From his discovery on YouTube to his rise to stardom, readers will learn about Bieber's childhood, family, education, and future plans. Bieber's work with famous singer Usher is covered, as well as his albums My World, My World 2.0, and his plans for his next album. Also covered are Bieber's...