Rebecca Rissman

This title introduces readers to spines, how they help animals to survive, and how different they can look.

Science-obsessed Audrey is a fifth grader in Houston, Texas, who dreams of one day working at NASA, like her dad does. Dad, however, is nothing but discouraging. Audrey doesn't give up, though. She's created her own model rocket. When it doesn't fly, she figures out a way to fix it that ends up helping the Apollo 11 astronauts after they land on the Moon. Will Audrey's dad come around? And will Audrey have a future in science?

Science-obsessed Audrey is a fifth grader in Houston, Texas, who dreams of one day working at NASA, like her dad does. Dad, however, is nothing but discouraging. Audrey doesn't give up, though. She's created her own model rocket. When it doesn't fly, she figures out a way to fix it that ends up helping the Apollo 11 astronauts after they land on the Moon. Will Audrey's dad come around? And will Audrey have a future in science?

Get to know the steps, performances and dancers who added their signature style to tap dancing. From Fred Astaire to Savion Glover to Chloe Arnold, Today's Tap Dancing: Beyond Tap Shoes and Fancy Footwork will have you stomping, shuffling and doing the paradiddle across the dance floor.

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Challenger explosion to life. Kids will learn about how it happened, the subsequent investigation into its causes, and how it set back U. S. investment in space exploration. As an added bonus, readers will learn about how this played out on TV. By the time of the Challenger, the only network covering it in live time was CNN, as people thought of space flight as old hat. This brought space flight back into the public consciousness, albeit not in a good way. Accompanying video will show readers what viewers saw at the time.

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the moon landing to life. Kids will learn about the cold war tensions between the US and the USSR that led to the space race, and the push from presidents Kennedy and Johnson to ensure the U. S. got to the moon first. As an added bonus, readers will learn about how this played out on TV. All of the networks covered it, but Walter Cronkite and astronaut Wally Shirra are there to narrate how it happened with real excitement. Accompanying video will show readers what viewers saw at the time.

It's a dance, dance, evolution Get to know the plie, arabesque, and other basic steps, and see how ballet has changed over the years. From Anna Pavlova to Mikhail Baryshnikov to Misty Copeland, discover the dancers who added their signature style to this graceful dance form. Go behind the curtain to see what it takes to become a prima ballerina and how a performance comes together.

Get up and dance Get to know the steps, performances, and dancers who added their signature style to tap dancing. From Fred Astaire to Savion Glover to Chloe Arnold, Today's Tap Dancing: Beyond Tap Shoes and Fancy Footwork will have you stomping, shuffling, and doing the paradiddle across the dance floor.

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Challenger explosion to life. Kids will learn about how it happened, the subsequent investigation into its causes, and how it set back U. S. investment in space exploration. As an added bonus, readers will learn about how this played out on TV. By the time of the Challenger, the only network covering it in live time was CNN, as people thought of space flight as old hat. This brought space flight back into the public consciousness, albeit not in a good way. Accompanying video will show readers what viewers saw at the time.

Animals are busy being amazing architects every day! Learn about some unique animals, the structures they build and where you can find them.

Are you tired of the same old manicure? Get your nails noticed with some extreme nail art From gems to glitter and a little bit of gore, find everything you need to make your hands stand out.

Do you want to show your fearless fashion sense to the world? With bold ripped T-shirt designs, metal accessories, and much more, you'll find your own way to stand out from the crowd.

Do you want to get your hairstyle noticed? Need a little inspiration? From fancy fishtail braids to edgy glitter fades, you'll find an extreme 'do to suit your style.

All kinds of animals build on the ground. From polar bears to compass termites, many animals build right at our feet. Find out why these amazing animals build and how they do it. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos