Synopsis: As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,028 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain’s ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and…

Synopsis: - Full-color historical photographs - Table of contents, glossary, bibliography, index - Reinforced library binding - 24 pages, size: 8 1/8" x 8" - Fun Facts sidebars - Photodiagrams - Time line - Diagrams - Learn about chapter introductions - Contextual definitions of unfamiliar terms - www.FactHound.com Internet sites

Synopsis: - Full-color historical photographs - Table of contents, glossary, bibliography, index - Reinforced library binding - 24 pages, size: 8 1/8" x 8" - Fun Facts sidebars - Photodiagrams - Time line - Diagrams - Learn about chapter introductions - Contextual definitions of unfamiliar terms - www.FactHound.com Internet sites

Synopsis: High interest stories make reading fun! Stories have been tested for vocabulary and sentence length to help make the right choice! A letter from an education specialist gives you valuable advice on how to read to your child and how to listen to your child read to you!

Synopsis: Seatbelts, everyone. Next stop...under the sea in this beginning reader packed with fun science facts. Based on the NETFLIX animated series!When Dorothy Ann accidentally loses Jyoti's high-tech locket in the ocean, it's all aboard the Magic School Submarine to retrieve it! Down they go through the layers of the sea, amazed by some of Earth's most unusual animals. But when their bus loses power at the darkest depths, can the kids find inspiration…

Synopsis: "Ah, it is sunny. Put on your sunglasses and find out why we need the sun and sunny days. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--

Synopsis: "Brr! It is snowing. Catch a snowflake on your tongue and find out how snow forms. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--

Synopsis: Describes the characteristics, types, and usefulness of rocks, such as building houses, roads, and statues.

Synopsis: Dive beneath the oceans and soar above the clouds in this exploration of Earth that makes a pleasing introduction to basic earth-science concepts.

Synopsis: Here's the newest twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow. I don't know why she swallowed some snow. Perhaps you know. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time,…