Virginia Schomp

As students read A Day in an Ecosystem, they will journey through the world's driest, coldest, and wildest places. Readers will learn how plants and animals depend on one another and on their environment for survival, and understand the different dangers that threaten these important ecosystems and what is being done to save them. This book explains, what happens throughout a 24-hour cycle of a day, maps, fact sheets and a plant and animal populations...

Describes the role of religion in the lives of Victorians, including how it influenced the way they lived, how they observed special occasions, and how they coped with the many changes and challenges of their times.

A retelling of several ancient Persian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Persians.

This spell-binding book provides a social history of Victorian England, focusing on life in the upper echelons of society during the reign of Queen Victoria. Readers will visit splendid palaces and cozy retreats while meeting the men and women of the court. They'll examine daily life, golden days, and the troubled times of this era.

As students read A Day in an Ecosystem, they will journey through the world's driest, coldest, and wildest places. Readers will learn how plants and animals depend on one another and on their environment for survival, and understand the different dangers that threaten these important ecosystems and what is being done to save them. This book explains, what happens throughout a 24-hour cycle of a day, maps, fact sheets and a plant and animal populations...

Describes daily life in the cities of England during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), from the poor, to the middle classes, to the upper classes, with a focus on the lives of women and children as well as men.

A retelling of several important ancient Chinese myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people of China.