Have you ever used your imagination to solve a problem? When Albert Einstein was young, he was fascinated by the way magnetism made a compass work. As an adult, he used thought experiments to solve some of the universe's greatest mysteries. Einstein loved to think about math and science. He worked for a while at a patent office, but his mind wasn't focused on inventions. Instead, he thought about the universe. In 1905, Einstein's Special Theory of...

Eat a Balanced Diet! focuses on nutrition while discussing steps children can take to practice healthy lifestyles. Food groups and food selection is presented through engaging text and full-color photographs. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Surfer Bethany Hamilton paddled out into the ocean for an early morning session with friends. Suddenly, she was attacked by a tiger shark and badly wounded. Learn how Bethany managed to survive losing her arm in this riveting true story.

For centuries people have told stories of cackling witches and crafty goblins. Magical monsters continue to fascinate people in books, movies, and games. Learn all about magical monsters and fall under their spell...if you dare!

Monsters like dragons, griffins, and chupacabras have frightened people for centuries. Are these beasts real or imaginary? Tear into this book to learn the facts and fiction of beastly monsters...if you dare!

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, books in this series explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Christianity, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order...

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, books in this series explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Judaism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order...

This intriguing series takes a look at major events throughout U.S history through the eyes of those who lived to witness them.

How do nonprofits and charities work? What problems do they need to solve? In YMCA, readers will discover the ways this organization contributes positively to the world. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.