Christina Hill

Incentives matter in economics. In this book, readers learn about tax incentives and rebates that motivate buyers to purchase or invest in certain items. Large-scale and personal real-life examples of incentives are also presented, including facts related to pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities leave students with ideas for how incentives work in economics. This book also includes a glossary, index, suggested reading and websites, and a bibliography.

Understanding how to wisely budget money is an important part of everyday life. In this book, readers learn the most important financial literacy rule: Spend less than you earn. Learning about wants vs. needs will help readers make choices on how to spend, save, and invest money, especially during pandemic times. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities leave students with real-life ideas on how to balance a budget. This book also includes a glossary, index, suggested reading and websites, and a bibliography.

Trade is one of the oldest economic concepts that is applicable to all consumers. In this book, readers learn about how the buying and selling of goods is critical for the growth of an economy. Real-world examples of how trade has changed over time are also presented, including facts focused on pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities leave students with an understanding of how trade is a part of their daily lives. This book also includes a glossary, index, suggested reading and websites, and a bibliography.

Inflation is an economic issue that affects all consumers when prices for goods and services start to rise. In this book, readers learn about the causes and effects of inflation. Large-scale and real-life examples of inflation are also presented, including facts about pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities leave students with ideas for how inflation affects their lives. This book also includes a glossary, index, suggested reading and websites, and a bibliography.

Supply and demand is an economic relationship. When the supply of an item increases, the demand decreases and vice versa. In this book, readers learn about different factors, such as seasons and popularity, that affect the demand of a good. Real-world examples of supply and demand are also presented, including facts devoted to pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities leave students with a better understanding for how supply and demand works in the economy. This book also includes a glossary, index, suggested reading and websites, and a bibliography.

A supply chain is a network of people who work together across the globe to create a product that reaches a consumer. In this book, readers learn about the complexities of supply chains and the factors that affect them. Real-world examples of supply chains are also presented, including facts about pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities leave students with an understanding of how supply chains work. This book also includes a glossary, index, suggested reading and websites, and a bibliography.

The Dallas Cowboys are nicknamed America's Team, and they're one of the world's most valuable and popular sports teams, with five Super Bowl wins. Discover the history behind this NFL juggernaut and its greatest games and championship moments. Then discover the superstars that shaped the team, from Roger Staubach to Dak Prescott.

With four Super Bowl wins and a nearly 100-year history in the National Football League (NFL), the New York Giants are pro-football legends. Meet superstars of the past and present like Frank Gifford and Saquon Barkley, discover the team's greatest moments, and find out why the Giants are still one of the NFL's most popular teams.

The New England Patriots took the National Football League (NFL) by storm when they won six Super Bowls between 2002 and 2019. Find out about the team's origins, explore their greatest moments, and meet NFL legends like Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Then see what the future holds for one of the NFL's most successful teams.

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the National Football League's (NFL) best teams in the 1980s and 1990s. The 49ers have always been stacked with talent, from legends like Jerry Rice and Joe Montana to current superstars like George Kittle and Trey Lance, and they're ready to win their sixth Super Bowl. Explore the team's history, incredible moments, amazing players, and much more.

Every season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the National Football League's (NFL) toughest, hardest-working teams. Explore their origins and championship moments, and meet great Pittsburgh players like "Mean" Joe Greene and Ben Roethlisberger. With six Super Bowl wins and counting, the Steelers have a bright future.

Saving the day is easy for fictional heroes with superspeed and superstrength. They can dash in front of moving vehicles and bring them to a stop. They can beat the bad guys to the scene of the crime and then overpower them. But are their powers possible? More important, how can humans use these powers themselves one day? Learn the real-life science behind the superpowers and what scientists are doing to make those powers a reality.

Humans have always wanted to fly. Fictional heroes can do it with a leap and a bound They may rescue someone falling from the sky, soar to the top of a tall building, or zip around the globe faster than a rocket. How do they get the job done, and how can humans do it themselves one day? Learn the real-life science behind the superpower and what scientists are doing to make that power a reality.

Aaron Donald, defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, is driven to be the best. His size, speed, and strength make him one of the toughest defensive linemen in football. With lightning-quick moves and a special ability to chase down opposing quarterbacks, Donald is making his mark on the National Football League (NFL). Find out how Donald won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award two years in a row and learn what it takes to be one of football's biggest stars.

Sue Bird is a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) legend. She was the first overall pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft and led the Seattle Storm to four WNBA championships. Bird's career includes five Olympic gold medals and a long list of all-time WNBA records. Learn more about Bird's path to success, her plans for the future, and her work fighting for social justice issues.

In 2019, nineteen-year-old outfielder Juan Soto helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Soto fell in love with baseball. He played in his first Major League Baseball (MLB) game at 19 and quickly became one of the sport's youngest superstars. From his game-changing home runs to his unique moves in the batter's box, find out what makes Soto an MLB standout

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the discovery of the "New World" and how it affected the Native Americans already living there. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Have you ever seen a skyscraper that is shaped like an elephant? How about one that looks like waves? Students will learn how to measure area while engaged in reading about the world's coolest skyscrapers This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of contents will increase students' interest level and their interaction with the text. "Math Talk" poses problems for further thinking, requiring students to use their higher-order thinking skills. Teaching math and reading has never been so seamlessly integrated-or so easy

Have you ever seen a skyscraper that is shaped like an elephant? How about one that looks like waves? Students will learn how to measure area while engaged in reading about the world's coolest skyscrapers This high-interest reader uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of contents will increase students' interest level and their interaction with the text. "Math Talk" poses problems for further thinking, requiring students to use their higher-order thinking skills. Teaching math and reading has never been so seamlessly integrated-or so easy