Louise A. Spilsbury

Kaia Readers of this text will learn about women who have dominated combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. These highly competitive sports are exciting, and readers learn it takes discipline, technique, and a knowledge of the rules to be successful. Utilizing full-color photographs and engaging language, this text is perfect for girls already interested in sports but also for those who are still looking to find a unique sport that "clicks." In addition, this book provides information to readers about getting involved in combat sports.

The great outdoors is an athlete's playground, and supergirls have gone wild. Women athletes have explored the wilderness in extremes, from hiking 1,000 miles long-distance to climbing vertical rock. The vivid images impress, and the engaging text shares the accomplishments of women athletes. Readers will be inspired to investigate different kinds of wilderness sports, including hunting and fishing. The text encourages readers to be safe by training and learning all the rules, and also motivates young athletes to challenge themselves.

Kaia Readers of this text will learn about women who have dominated combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. These highly competitive sports are exciting, and readers learn it takes discipline, technique, and a knowledge of the rules to be successful. Utilizing full-color photographs and engaging language, this text is perfect for girls already interested in sports but also for those who are still looking to find a unique sport that "clicks." In addition, this book provides information to readers about getting involved in combat sports.

Violent chariot races, evil emperors, and murderous weapons. This stirring volume delves deep into the dark, violent history of one of the world's most important ancient cultures. With vivid language and compelling photographs and illustrations, young readers will discover the disgusting habits and brutal traditions of this former empire, experiencing history in an exciting and engaging way.

The Mayan Empire is remembered as one of the most progressive but violent civilizations in history. Readers will explore a variety of unsavory topics, from bloody battles and skull racks to living with the dead and human sacrifices. Features like detailed sidebars and full-color photographs and illustrations will engage readers as they discover a whole new side to the history of the ancient Americas.

Give young readers a deeper look into the violent culture of one of history's most powerful empires. Students will explore everything from human sacrifices and cannibalism to bloodletting and slavery through compelling language, alluring sidebars, and relevant photographs and illustrations. This volume is sure to intrigue and enthrall students as they learn about the dark secrets of the Aztecs.

Give young readers a deeper look into the violent culture of one of history's most powerful empires. Students will explore everything from human sacrifices and cannibalism to bloodletting and slavery through compelling language, alluring sidebars, and relevant photographs and illustrations. This volume is sure to intrigue and enthrall students as they learn about the dark secrets of the Aztecs.

Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this enthralling volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the dead, ruthless pharaohs, and the building of the pyramids. Through illustrations, full-color photographs, and gruesome sidebars, students will discover a whole new exciting side to history.

The U. S. Army Special Forces is an elite group of soldiers whose work is often classified. Although their missions are often secretive, their heroism is widely known, and readers are sure to be captivated by this inside look at what the Special Forces do and how someone can join their ranks. Detailed sidebars, eye-catching fact boxes, and helpful graphic organizers support the informative main text to present a comprehensive picture of Special Forces soldiers. Featuring full-color photographs of these heroes in action, this thrilling reading experience is designed to inspire young people who are interested in a military career.

How secretive do Secret Service agents have to be? Do they protect other people besides the president? What kind of training do you need to become a Secret Service agent? These are important questions to ask if someone is interested in a career with the Secret Service, and the answers are waiting to be discovered in this fun and fact-filled reading experience. As readers explore exiting main text, sidebars, fact boxes, and graphic organizers, they learn about how a person becomes a Secret Service agent and what their day-to-day life is like in this dangerous line of work.

Is the life of a CIA agent really as exciting and dangerous as it appears? Readers discover the truth behind the secret life of CIA agents as they learn what it takes to work for the Central Intelligence Agency. As vivid full-color photographs draw them in to this secretive world, they explore essential facts about the skills, education, and training needed to follow this high-interest career path. Eye-catching fact boxes, graphic organizers, and sidebars are found alongside the detailed main text, giving readers an inside look at this covert career.

FBI agents are often featured in popular movies and television shows, making a career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation the dream of many young people. However, it's not an easy career path to follow, as readers discover by taking an inside look at what it takes to work for the FBI. An immersive design featuring striking full-color photographs puts readers in the middle of the action. Essential information about the training, education, and skills needed to become an FBI agent is presented through exciting main text, helpful graphic organizers, detailed fact boxes, and sidebars.

The "greenhouse effect" is a buzz-worthy phrase today, but how it works is often misunderstood. A flowchart is the perfect way to clear the air of how the greenhouse effect keeps Earth warm, sometimes too warm In this book, readers can find out all about Earth's atmosphere, the seasons, winds, and even extreme weather through engaging chapters on these important Earth science topics. Each colorful flowchart improves readers' understanding, particularly those who learn best using visual aids. Full-color photographs add even more interest as they correlate to the curriculum-supporting main text.

There is only a certain amount of water on Earth at all times, and it's the same water that's been on Earth for millions of years. That's because of the water cycle. This book explains the major parts of the water cycle, including precipitation and how water is stored on Earth, through both clear, concise main text and colorful, helpful flow charts. Including key subjects to supplement the Earth science curriculum, the main text covers water power, the importance of water to life, and how water is recycled today.

Can modern DNA analysis uncover clues about the ancestry and migration of Romans? What new information can forensic science teach us about the fate of the citizens of Pompeii? How can X-rays help us analyze ancient art to learn about ancient Roman life? Find answers to these questions and more in this captivating title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Rome.

What do nails, hammers, axes, and human teeth have in common? They're all examples of wedges. This fascinating simple machine takes many important forms that shape how humans interact with the world. This innovative book introduces readers to real-world examples of the wedge and thoroughly explains how this tool works. Detailed pictures with extensive annotations explain essential engineering concepts. Technology in Action spreads give readers an inside look at wedges in action. This accessible book introduces readers to simple machines in a fun way, encouraging an early interest in STEM.

A teeter-totter is more than fun to play on, it's also a lever, one of the six simple machines. This accessible book introduces readers to the lever through real-world examples. They'll learn about simple and more complex inventions using the lever that have changed the world. Detailed pictures with thorough annotations explain important engineering concepts. Cool Technology in Action spreads let readers get a close-up look at levers at work. This accessible text introduces readers to important STEM concepts and encourages an interest in engineering.

Inclined planes are around us every day, though we may not always realize it. Wheelchair ramps, slides, and even stairs are all examples of inclined planes that are integral parts of daily life. Readers will learn all about this simple machine through interesting real-world examples. They'll explore detailed pictures of mechanical parts with extensive annotations and learn about key engineering principles. "Technology in Action" spreads let readers see how mechanical parts and simple machines work. This accessible book is the perfect introduction to simple machines and is sure to encourage an interest in STEM.

The Mound Builders were some of the most advanced Native peoples to be encountered by European explorers. They made their homes in the part of North America along what is now known as the Mississippi River. Their complex, ancient culture is very impressive: the Mound Builders are credited with being the first group of people to rely on farming as a major source of food. This book features photographs of cool artifacts and critical thinking questions to engage readers as they draw their own conclusions while learning about the Mound Builders.