Emily Rose Oachs

Get ready for a trip to beautiful South Carolina! Mountains and beaches make up much of this state's landscape, but there is plenty more to discover. In this fact-filled title, engaging text and beautiful photographs combine to show off the state's history, culture, industry, and more. Maps show important landforms and cities, while profiles highlight people and wildlife, a recipe introduces a favorite food, and a timeline puts history into perspective....

In Thailand, history and beauty collide! Beyond its bustling cities, this scenic country features a lush landscape that houses many diverse wildlife species. At the center of it all, a rich cultural heritage lives on in Thailand's many historic Buddhist temples. Young readers will be fascinated by this vibrant title about a unique country and its customs.

Time for a trip back in time! This informative title takes readers on a journey centuries in the past, when the ancient Aztecs thrived. Readers will be hooked by the narrative opening. Then they will dive deep into the past, exploring the daily lives and innovations of the Aztecs. A cause and effect feature, a time and place matrix, profiles, and a timeline offer additional knowledge. Readers will soon understand what the ancient Aztecs contributed...

The Wright Brothers famously made the first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. But the history of human flight goes back much further! This title details the experimentation and innovation that went into the creation of the airplane. Special features highlight important airplanes as well as pioneers who had a lasting influence on the world of air travel. Buckle up and prepare for takeoff! This exciting title is sure to interest anyone with a love...

When we think of Alaska, we often think of snow. The state is home to Glacier Bay, the Juneau Ice Field, skijoring, and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. In this book, discover how the chilled landscapes, abundant wildlife, and native traditions influence life in our nation's northernmost state.

The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted almost 3,000 years! Today, people around the world still benefit from the innovations of the Egyptians, from ancient papyrus scrolls to early irrigation systems. This fact-filled title gives readers an up-close glimpse of life in ancient Egypt, including how people lived, worked, and ruled. Special features include profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, a timeline,...

You might think spitting cobras are named for their poor table manners. The truth is they get their name from their ability to shoot venom from their fangs. In fact, some spitting cobras can "spit" venom more than 6 feet! Learn why you should avoid eye contact with these cobras in this title for young learners.

Green anacondas are among the largest snakes in the world! Although they are sluggish on land, they can swim at high speeds in all depths of water. Young readers will glide through this title about the lives of these impressive snakes.

Most sightings of unidentified flying objects can be explained--but not all of them. Those that cannot be are the focus of investigation by UFO researchers. They use video cameras, binoculars, radar, and other technology together with eyewitness accounts to try and identify strange objects in the sky. Students who read this title will find themselves later wondering: what is that strange object in the sky?

Signs of life are everywhere in the Roman city of Pompeii. Graffiti decorates the walls. Ancient homes and restaurants still stand. Colorful frescoes and mosaics are still visible. But this city is a graveyard. More than 2,000 years ago, Mount Vesuvius rained fire and ash onto the city. Many who died there were perfectly preserved in ash, only to be discovered centuries later. This high-interest title uses maps, graphs, and profiles of important discoveries...