Exciting nonfiction books for kids just beyond the beginner stage can be hard to come by, and the story of the sinking of the Titanic and its subsequent rediscovery will be the ticket for both hard-to-please young 'real stuff' buffs and older reluctant readers. The de*ions of the ship and action are clear, facts are accurate, and the watercolor illustrations convey the high drama of the sinking.

Children have a way of trying to make everything around them an exciting, fun-filled adventure.Finallyt A book that does the same thing for math! The skills and concepts in this book are presented in a format that is easily understood. Each two-page spread includes one page designed as a teaching page complete with step-by-step instructions of a particular skill/concept and another page that lets children have tons of fun completing an activity incorporating the skill/concept. So, let your students go on an exciting adventure of learning as they have fun every step of the way learning math!

Ferrari-in the world of cars,no other name generates such passion.Enzo Ferrari began building racing cars in 1947,and within a few years Ferrari had won most of the major races in the world.Alongside the racing cars,Ferrari have always produced the most thrilling of road cars.The gigantic racing success of the past ensures that Ferrari road cars are the most coveted cars today-combining fabulously exciting,powerful engines with stunning,elegant lines. Nothing can equal the sight and sound of a Ferrari,and this fascinating book brings you all the thrills of those road cars with superb color photographs and informative,detailed text and specifications for each model. That there have been more books written on the subject of Ferrari cars than any other motoring subject is really not surprising,as no other manufacturer can match the glamour and excitement produced by the blood-red cars from Maranello.This book covers the cars built by Ferrari for the road,but inevitably this overlap with some GT racers whi

Teachers are simply the best. They're the special breed of people who strive to infuse us with an appreciation for the miraculous world in which we live and a sincere passion for learning. What better way to sing their praises than by declaring more than a thousand great things about them' That's what the successful author trio of Birnbach, Hodgman, and Marx does in this fourth book of their highly successful 1,003 Great Things series. This wonderfully humorous book features entries such as: o They are as happy about Friday as you are. o They tend to have highly legible handwriting. o Who else knows how important it is to be line leader' o They are excellent spellers. o Teachers know about Roman numerals. o They are more afraid of the principal than you are. o They lend you milk money when you forget yours. o They're not in it for the money.

In a memoir of great tenderness and eloquence,Louise Kehoe portrays a family in thrall to a brilliant, volatile and profoundly secretive father,a man of stark contrasts and inexplicable contradictions whose ability to charm his children coexisted unpredictably with his ability to tyrannize them. At the beginning of World War II the acclaimed British architect Berthold Lubetkin stunned the London art world by abruptly abandoning his thriving architectural practice and moving to a desolate farm with the forbidding name of World s End.It was here,in this isolated corner of rural England,that he raised a family that had to endure not only the rigors of hard physical labor on the farm,but also their father s own brand of doctri-naire communism. It was not until after his death that his daughter was able to bring to light the tragic past he had tried so hard to hide Her search for the truth about her father brought her to the place where individual lives are caught and transformed by the tumultuous even

NASCAR, the No. 1 spectator sport in America, brings you this exciting jam-packed trivia book that takes you around the country to each of the 20 NASCAR Winston Cup Series race tracks. From Daytona International Speedway, to the California Speedway, Pocono Raceway to the Atlanta Motor Speedway, you can test your skill and knowledge of NASCAR facts and lore. 作者简介: NASCAR Rookie,You've got to admit that you's still a novice and made some rookie mistakes,If you're smart enough to recognize this,them you're smart enough to learn and improve.You did well in some events,and you learned from some mistakes.Now you've ready to graduate to your"sophomore season"as a young veteran with some experience under your belt.Hey,you won a couple of pole awards,and that shows you're a fast learnet.The established veterans will teel you there's always something new to learn,even for them.So keep diggin.

For the millions of fans who have made Britney Spears the hottest female singer in America comes a parody that takes the reader into the Adrian-Mole-ish world of a California teen!

Maitena, the beloved chronicler of her generation's angst and obsessions, made her English language debut with Volumes 1 and 2 of her wise and razor-sharp comic strip, Women on the Edge.

A Level 3 Reader about Saul who became the Apostle Paul. Saul was cruel to the earliest followers of Jesus until his eyes were opened on the road to Damascus. Saul converted, changed his name to Paul, and traveled the countryside teaching about Jesus.

Book De*ionNationally renowned author and professional dog trainer Liz Palika presents a comprehensive training guide geared to teaching the average owner how to train their dog and to help their dog become a well-mannered addition to the household. Each title includes chapters on how to select the right dog for you， canine development， puppy training， housebreaking， formal training， basic obedience， problem prevention and solutions， advanced training， dog sports， and how to have fun while training your dog. These books are guaranteed to help the owner train his dog and at the same time form a rewarding relationship. Book Dimensionlength.

Based on the combination of human development theories with feminist theories, this book has made deep analysis of the problems concerning women's development in contemporary China and put forward realistic solutions to these problems. Chapter one probes into the key and hot points of women' s development in the transforming period and asks what the reasonable mode of women's development is. Chapter two gives theoretical analysis of women's development and emphasizes the significance of gender perspective in human development. Chapter three reviews the historical course of Chinese women's development covering its merits and demerits,experience and characteristics.

Although Saul was cruel to the earliest followers of Jesus, a miracle while traveling the road to Damascus opened his eyes, making Saul a convert who changed his name to Paul and traveled the countryside teaching about Jesus. Original., Timeless stories for children and parents to share. A Level 3 Reader about Saul who became the Apostle Paul. Saul was cruel to the earliest followers of Jesus until his eyes were opened on the road to Damascus. Saul converted, changed his name to Paul, and traveled the countryside teaching about Jesus. ,"This level 3 reader tells the story of Saul, who became the Apostle Paul. Saul was cruel to the followers of Jesus until a miracle happened on the road to Damascas"--Cover back.,Presents the story of how Saul, who was cruel to the earliest followers of Jesus, experienced a miracle on the road to Damascus, changed his name to Paul, and traveled the countryside teaching about Jesus.,

Meet the world’s history makers Merriam-Webster’s Pocket Biographical，Dictionary gives you quick，clear answers about the world’s most important people。 Nearly7，000 entries。 Birth and death dates and summaries of significant accomplishments。 Carefully researched pronunciations for names 。

Welcome to Step by Step: A Teacher's Survival Guide. This guide is for first-time teachers, home educators, parents, and others who would like to implement new ideas in a learning program. It offers practical tips and steps for helping you organize and manage your instructional program. The suggestions and activities in this book provide teacher-tested strategies to help you structure your learning environment before the students arrive. The book also provides easy-to-implement ideas to help you maintain an efficiently structured environment once the children are there. The symbols at the right will help you identify various types of activities. Remember, you can adapt any suggestion to your specific needs. 作者简介： Sally Palow motivated children in the classroom for sixteen years before beginning her career as an educational writer and product developer. In addition to creating instructional materials, Sally regularly presents educational workshops to parents and teachers.