Set sail on a high sea adventure with Wow! Surprising Facts About Pirates. Fascinating facts about notorious pirates, long lost buried treasure, swashbuckling encounters, and many more aspects of a pirate's life fill this entertaining and informative book. This surprising look into the wild world of pirates will have you chanting "Wow! I didn't know that, matey" with the turn of every page. This fantastic new series is filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science and history topics. Each book includes fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate discussion. Perfect for efficient and reluctant readers alike, this lively series presented in picture-book style is certain to make readers say Wow! over and over again.

Journey back to a time before Europeans arrived in search of gold and land, and explore the Inca way of life high in the Andes mountains. Fascinating facts and informative pictures aid understanding, and step-by-step projects help bring the past to life -

Enrich your knowledge and understanding of the past, with this lively fact-packed reference and project book. Find out about the ancient cultures that shaped history, look at the photographs and inside-view artworks of palaces and humble homes, and make your own historical models, costumes and even recipes.

Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, philosopher, and inventor as well. Readers will discover the genius who inspired Alexander Pope to write,

"Nature and nature's laws lay hid in night;
God said 'Let Newton be' and all was light."

Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the wonders of the ancient world. Expert text and special fact boxes provide fascinating historical context, with over 3000 amazing photographs, illustrations and maps.

This fascinating fact and project book is the perfect introduction to Viking history. Discover how these amazing people lived their lives, the food they ate, the clothes they wore, their gods and heroes, the weapons they used, and the lands they conquered. Practical projects help young readers to understand what life was like in the past: build a model ship, bake a Viking loaf, and play an ancient Norse board game. Ideal for home or school use for 8 to 12 year-olds.

Travel back through the centuries to one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. Discover fascinating facts about the Roman way of life, the clothes people wore, the entertainments they enjoyed, and the food they liked to eat. Amazing projects allow you to construct a model Roman home, make a legionary's uniform, and fashion a headdress that will leave you looking fit to rule an empire! Ideal for home or school use for ages 8 to 12.

Step back in time to the world of ancient Egyptians and uncover the treasures and secrets of this mysterious 3000-year-old civilization. Hands-on projects bring the past to life: make a miniature pyramid, build a model boat, create your own water clock, sculpt a canopic jar and bake an ancient Egyptian cake!

 

LEVEL 3: READING ALONE

WITH SOME HELP

Accessible and engaging, with plenty of interest and repetition, and more variety of language and information than level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses.

Guided Reading Levels: K, L

The world is a fascinating place, and I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags uses some irresistible questions to get kids thinking about the world beyond their doorstep. From the basics on what makes a country, to interesting customs and cultures around the world, each question delivers an entertaining and thought-provoking answer that is sure to get kids talking. The open-anywhere format, accessible text, and entertaining illustrations make this a great choice for casual browsing or focused learning.