Bob Temple

Gathers information about the trombone, such as its origins, parts of the instrument, how it is played, and other instruments in the brass family.

"Describes the people and events of the Golden Age of Piracy. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a pirate, a navy sailor, and a merchant ship crewmember"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the history of our national burial ground and discusses some of the people, particularly those in the American military services, who are buried there.

Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Haiti. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.

A very simple introduction to the sport of swimming and the basic skills used. Sports offer kids a great opportunity to learn, be social, stay healthy, and have fun! Our Jump into Sports series features action photos and simple descriptions of equipment, rules, and skills that help kids get started in the sport of their choice. The appealing subject matter encourages young readers to develop an interest in nonfiction, and glossary terms and sources...

A very simple introduction to the sport of ice skating along with descriptions of some of the basic skills and equipment. Sports offer kids a great opportunity to learn, be social, stay healthy, and have fun! Our Jump into Sports series features action photos and simple descriptions of equipment, rules, and skills that help kids get started in the sport of their choice. The appealing subject matter encourages young readers to develop an interest in...

Brief and simple overview of the country of The Bahamas, it's flora, fauna, landscape, history, and people. Offer a child a ticket to explore a new world! Each title covers one fascinating nation and vividly portrays its key features--from rugged mountains to tropical beaches, from ancient ruins to bustling streets. Students take a private journey with full-color photo essays, plentiful maps, a native-language word list, and fascinating details about...

Willy, Tom, and Grace want to surprise Mom by helping her out. But why is there smoke coming from Mom's ears?

Aaron is a 12-year-old baseball phenom, but only when he's playing in the field. At the plate, he struggles. Now, it's the last inning of the last game of the season, and Aaron's in the batter's box, down by one with the bases loaded. Just as he steps up to the plate, Aaron spots his superstar-athlete older brother, Will, who completely abandoned him at the worst possible time. Can Aaron come through in the clutch when his team needs him most, and...