Burns, Kylie

A brief profile of individuals who demonstrated perseverance in spite of the obstacles that threatened to defeat them, including Olympian Wilma Rudolph, inventor Thomas Edison, oceanographer Robert Ballard, surfing champion Bethany Hamilton, singer Shania Twain, and author and lecturer Helen Keller.

Provides a simple introduction to Roman numerals and ordinals through a story in which a girl and boy visit an amusement park with their parents. Includes related activities.

A biography of American gymnast Simone Biles.

"Created to support NGSS, the Be An Engineer! series explains how different structures are designed by engineers to solve problems. Each title takes readers through the steps of the engineering design process to explain how an everyday structure is designed to overcome physical obstacles to meet peoples' needs. Real-world examples, vibrant photographs, and fact boxes reinforce learning, and readers design and create their own model structures. A link printed inside each book gives readers access to Crabtree Plus, a secure website with supplemental digital content, including engaging simulations and interactive activities that reinforce and extend key series' concepts."--.

"Created to support NGSS, the Be An Engineer! series explains how different structures are designed by engineers to solve problems. Each title takes readers through the steps of the engineering design process to explain how an everyday structure is designed to overcome physical obstacles to meet peoples' needs. Real-world examples, vibrant photographs, and fact boxes reinforce learning, and readers design and create their own model structures. A link printed inside each book gives readers access to Crabtree Plus, a secure website with supplemental digital content, including engaging simulations and interactive activities that reinforce and extend key series' concepts."--.

Presents a brief biography of William Kamkwamba, a man born in the African country of Malawi who was inspired to try to build a windmill to create electricity, and today has brought energy to his country.

"Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they examine letters and diaries as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past."--.

Discusses several cultural events and holidays in Kenya.

Examines the ancient city of Sparta, exploring the lifestyle, the military, wars, and the decline and fall of the city.

Profiles the life and sports career of Canadian hockey professional Sidney Crosby.