Explains how to write folktales, discussing such literary elements as setting, character, point of view, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Describes various types of robots and their functions, discusses technological advancements in the field of robotics, and considers the ethical issues surrounding autonomous robots.
Introduces the sport of rock climbing, discussing the equipment, different types of climbing, safety measures, climbing techniques, skills needed, and the six classes of climbs.
Describes various types of fuel cells and their functions, looks at some of the obstacles that stand in the way of using hydrogen fuel cells as a source of alternative energy, and discusses the future
Explains how to write an autobiography, discussing such elements as setting, character, point of view, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.
Discusses the duties and responsibilities of a building contractor, the training needed, the steps involved in building a house, and the different types of construction jobs, and chronicles a day in t
Explains how to write legends, discussing such literary elements as setting, character, language, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.
Want to be a poet or a writer? This is the perfect place to start. The Write Your Own series will teach you how to craft your own poems and write stories with believable characters and intense plots.
Describes various types of fuel cells and their functions, looks at some of the obstacles that stand in the way of using hydrogen fuel cells as a source of alternative energy, and discusses the future
Describes the treatment of prisoners of war held by both sides during the Vietnam War and discusses the torture inflicted on American prisoners of war, how their families tried to help them, and their
Covering important figures throughout the Renaissance era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
