Machajewski, Sarah

Text and photographs look at how kids lived in Ancient Greece.

Explores how children lived in ancient Egypt.

Examines what life was like during the Westward Expansion, exploring the clothing, schooling, family life, and more. Includes fact boxes, visuals, glossary, and index.

Take a step back in time and enter the world of Ancient Greece, the birthplace of western civilization. Today s readers will walk through the streets of Athens and Sparta, learning about their unique culture through the eyes of children who lived there. The text covers food, clothing, housing, religious beliefs, and more. A mix of historical and modern images helps readers visualize this ancient society, while fact boxes supplement the thorough and engaging content. The text contains a glossary and index for reader reference, providing a breadth of information on one of the world s most formative civilizations.

Explores Georgia's history during its time as a British colony.

Uses his own words to present a portrait of civil rights activist and Nation of Islam leader Malcolm X.

Highlights the life, work, and social contributions of First Lady Michelle Obama. Includes a timeline, a glossary, a website for further resources, and color photographs.

Examines how plants help humans survive and thrive from providing food to supplying our planet with oxygen. Includes a glossary, a website for further information, and color photographs.

"This book takes readers on a... journey through some of history's... scientific revelations, such as the existence of black holes, the role of mold in fighting killer diseases, and how maggots -yes, maggots!-are used to treat serious wounds"--Publisher provided.

"Coral reefs are home to a wide variety of marine life. Some of the animals that live near coral reefs can glow in the dark, but so can many species of corals themselves! Corals use their ability to glow as a kind of sunscreen, and it can even be used to feed creatures that live on coral reefs. How do corals glow? Readers discover the answer to that question through informative text, including fact boxes. Colorful photographs of corals keep readers engaged as they learn about these amazing animals"--Provided by the publisher.