Presents an introduction to the plague, providing an overview of the origins of the most devastating biological disaster in human history and explores the question surrounding the possibility of a modern-day biological threat.
An adaptation of the Jane Austen novel in which a spirited young woman in early nineteenth-century England must cope with the courtship of a snobbish gentleman, as well as the romantic entanglements of her four sisters.
Stresses the importance of staying in high school through the stories of two teens--one who wants to be a basketball star, and the other who aspires to be a model--who believe their dreams have come true, only to find their lack of education holding them back.
Presents the Standard Deviants approach to understanding finance, focusing on the skills of money management, with discussion of how to plan for the future, a look at interest rates, and sample calculations and reference charts.
Piteously poor Charlie Bucket is whisked into a world of wonder and imagination when he opens a rare candy bar and finds one of the coveted five golden tickets that allow him entrance to the mysterious Willie Wonka's candy factory.
Examines the strategies and weapons used by twelve of history's most accomplished military leaders, discusses the significance of the battles they fought, and includes diary entries, reenactments, and commentary from scholars.
As Ms. Frizzle leads the way, the class takes a journey through Arnold's digestive system, an excursion through Ralphie's bloodstream, and an exploration through the Ralphie Robot to learn about bones, joints and muscles.
