Geoff Barker
1) Iraq
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcturus Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
In Iraq, you will learn that Iraq, once called Mesopotamia, is known as the "cradle of civilization," the location of the world's first cities and empires. From 1979, Iraq was ruled by the brutal dictator, Saddam Hussein. In 2003, Hussein's regime was overthrown following an invasion by an American-led coalition. In the chaotic aftermath, the occupying forces struggled to contain a powerful insurgency, despite the establishment of a democratically...
Author
Publisher
Brittanica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Every culture in human history has created its own myths to describe how the natural world works. These stories that explain the cultural lessons, values, and religious beliefs of a specific group of people are a prime component of the Common Core Reading standards for grade levels 2 and 3, and within this book some of the best-known myths are reproduced in a way that readers can grasp and interpret their meanings. Norse, Egyptian, and Chinese myths...
Author
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Included in the Common Core standards, poetry was one of the earliest genres of literature and remains one of the most important today. Rhythm, word stress, and the other central elements of poetry are explained, as well as themes that are common in this sensory-based form of writing. Many examples of short poems are featured, including samples of the haiku form that originated in Japan or the Irish limerick known for incorporating humor, among others....
Author
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This enchanting book delves into the history of folktales, or stories made up by peoples around the world to teach important values to their children. Traditional folktales from a variety of Native American communities and distant countries such as India and Botswana are all presented to show the commonalities shared by such diverse cultures in their classic stories. Artwork and paintings illustrate the tales, while textboxes explain important terms...
5) Police force
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Who is brave enough to stand up against criminals who break the law? Imagine facing an armed robber alone and without backup. Police officers find themselves in these kinds of situations all the time. It is their job to maintain law and order on the streets and keep the peace in communities"--p. [4] of cover.
About the Defend and protect series: "Many men and women feel called to serve their country in the armed forces. They join the countless ranks...
6) Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
Clara House Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
A World of Food titles blend fact-filled texts with colorful photos from across the globe. Traditional, easy-to-follow recipes add spice to the eight volumes. Cookbooks and more, the new series is ideal for middle-school social studies projects.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Incredible Skyscrapers takes a close-up look at some of the tallest and most famous skyscrapers ever built. Discover the challenges that faced the architects and designers who built these remarkable feats of engineering. Learn about early skyscrapers, as well as modern marvels, then check out some amazing skyscrapers being planned for the future.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Describes jobs in the sports and leisure industry. Includes information on professional athletes, coaches, fitness center directors, outdoor adventure guides, and more, covering their responsibilities and training needed. Also includes profiles of workers in the industry"--Provided by publisher.