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In 1910 a young girl races an ancient myth to return the Centaurs to their homeland in Georgia. As a shadow falls over the land and danger lurks ever closer, Tamara flees to a place that seems as strange to her as Dorothy dropped into Oz. With a new horse, new friends, and a daunting new challenge, she adapts to this land of opportunity. Now she must choose: race for the American dream or heed the cry of the Centaurs calling her home?
This book provides an accessible overview of Russia’s history, geography, resources, and culture. The book also includes a special feature focused on climate change and conservation, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
"Introduces readers to the political career of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Combines a biography of Ardern with an overview of important events in New Zealand's history and an explanation of the country's political system. Includes infographics, discussion questions, and a Country Profile feature that lists statistics about New Zealand."--Provided by publisher.
This title takes readers on an incredible journey to the Pyramids of Egypt, some of the world's most extraordinary, yet endangered, Troubled Treasures. Young travel enthusiasts are sure to appreciate the large, colorful photos of these stone giants rising from the desert sands. Interior images will spark their imaginations about the people who built these mysterious structures. Students will get a chance to discover how the pyramids were built and the unique features of each tomb, including the pyramids of Djoser, Snefru, Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and Unas. They will also become familiar with UNESCO and why the pyramids were named a World Heritage site. Colorful maps show where in the world E...
Traces the history of the Great Wall of China, explains why it was originally built, depicts the damage done to the Wall by neglect and tourists, and discusses China's attempt to preserve it by balancing tourism with conservation.
Introduces readers to the political career of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into South Korea and the office of its current leader. AGES: 10 to 12 Hardcover Reinforced Library Binding
Introduces the Great Barrier Reef, describes how it was formed, and discusses the plants and animals found there.
Based on a fable by Charles Perrault, a lazy fisherman catches a magical fish and is granted three wishes to let the fish live.
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Lil Uzi Vert, covering his early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes. With striking photographs and thought-provoking sidebars, the book discusses Lil Uzi Vert's unconventional music, high-energy performances, and musical collaborations. Features include a timeline, glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
"Narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the Internet's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher.