Amy Van Zee

This title explores the creative works of famous author C. S. Lewis. Works analyzed include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and The Silver Chair. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Lewis. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary,...

Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Kentucky. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating...

Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Maryland. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating...

Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Maine. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating photos,...

Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Kansas. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating photos,...

Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Mississippi. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating...

Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Massachusetts. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating...

The US Supreme Court is the head of the judicial branch of the federal government. It is the highest court in the land, with thousands of cases appealed to it every year. One of those history-making cases was Dred Scott v. Sanford, which addressed slavery and freedom before the Civil War. Readers will follow this case from beginning to end, including the social and political climates that led up to it and the effects it had after the court made...

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the remarkable story of Bethany Hamilton, a young woman who survived a shark attack and continued her dream to surf. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words |Index |Informative...

Step back in time and learn about the rise of industry in the United States. The past will come to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.