Alicia Klepeis

Mathematician. Philosopher. World traveler. Pythagoras was an intelligent and curious scholar and teacher. While he's best known for the Pythagorean Theorem, he shared ideas about numbers, animals and many other areas of knowledge with his students. Since none of his writings were left behind, it's not always easy for historians to know what's true about Pythagoras and what may be legendary. What does seem apparent is that he was a vegetarian but...

Spanning the continents of Europe and Asia, Turkey is an amazing country. Its beautiful beaches and incredible architecture attract visitors from around the globe. Over the course of its history, modern-day Turkey has been part of the Hittite, Roman, and Ottoman Empires. People from Europe and Asia have made this land their home. Come celebrate Children s Day or the Sugar Festival with Turkey s kids. Find out what it’s like to be a student in Istanbul....

Connecticut packs a lot into its small size! Readers can learn about the Constitution State's unique foods, variety of wildlife, and favorite festivals in this informative title. Features include maps, a timeline, an introduction to inventions from the state, and profiles of a favorite sports team and famous Connecticuter. From the sea to the mountains, this fun title has Connecticut covered!

Asia is the largest of the world's seven continents and is home to many countries. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of the Asian countries. Includes glossary, websites, and fast facts.

From its rugged western mountains to its grassy eastern plains, Montana is full of beauty! Through informative text and vivid photographs, this fact-filled title explores the state's history, landscape, industry, and culture. Maps show readers the location of Montana's cities and landforms, while other features introduce Native American tribes, profile animals and sports teams, highlight inventions, and even invite readers to try a famous recipe....

Some are bigger than a school bus. Others are as small as a candy sprinkle. Some make people itch. What are they? Plant leaves! Find out why leaves are a certain shape and size, how they help plants grow, and perform your own experiment to find out just what leaves need to grow.

Some are bigger than a school bus. Others are as small as a candy sprinkle. Some make people itch. What are they? Plant leaves! Find out why leaves are a certain shape and size, how they help plants grow, and perform your own experiment to find out just what leaves need to grow.

From Seattle to Sydney, people around the globe experience weather every day, but what is weather, really? How is the sun connected to whether it's hot and dry or cool and rainy outside? The brightly colored pages of this book explain the science behind weather on Earth, from our atmosphere to seasons to winds. Filled with incredible photographs, fun facts, and hands-on activities influenced by the Next Generation Science Standards, readers gain an...

A moving story, told in narrative, of the first Congress of the American Colonies.

From the depths of Mammoth Cave to the heights of the Appalachian Mountains, Kentucky has a lot to explore! Readers can learn about the state's history, landscape, people, festivals, and favorite things to do with this fact-filled title. Features highlight inventions made in the state, introduce native peoples from the area, examine historical events, and let readers try out a favorite recipe. Find out all that the Bluegrass State has to offer with...