This Singapore travel pictorial captures the art, culture, and people of the Pacific's leading city. Located in the heart of Asia, the island republic of Singapore is a dynamic place full of surprises and contrasts. East meets west, with both contradiction and harmony as this city state strives for high productivity and the maintenance of traditional family values. Boasting world class attractions and high tech industries, Singapore lures the visitor...

Your Story Hour proudly presents a new set of exciting, dramatized stories. Listen as Desmond Doss, the courageous WW2 medic, saves the lives of 75 wounded American soldiers on Okinawa. Or return to the year 1781 as a teenager Emily Geiger risks her life to carry a secret message from patriot officer Nathan Greene through enemy lines. Catch the action as 11-year-old Allen Jay helps a runaway slave escape via the Underground Railway...or as young Johnny...

There is no need to get wet hiking into a rainforest to find out what lies under the canopy. In the pages of this entertaining yet accessible volume, readers will learn about conditions in the rainforest, a habitat that's home to half of all species of animals and plants on Earth. Vivid photographs reveal tropical rainforests as lively and vibrant places, while a simple narrative encourages beginning readers to become explorers of Earth's wonders....

Through the art of origami, students will journey back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Readers will follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams to make impressive models of familiar prehistoric favorites such as the pterodactyl, Tyrannosaurus rex, and triceratops, as well as come to learn about some not so well-known species such as the camptosaurus, plateosaurus, and plesiosaurus. The book also includes an introduction to the types...

Through detailed step-by-step instructions illustrated by full-color diagrams and photos, readers can practice origami and create a cute owl, an adorable duck, an elegant peacock, and other birds. The book also includes an introduction to the types of paper one can use and the kinds of paper to avoid, a key explaining the different symbols, a glossary, a further reading section with books and websites, and an index.

In 1810 a teenage American sailor, Joseph Bates, is abducted by the notorious British press gang. Listen as he is unjustly forced into the King's navy, then escapes only to be seized again. Released six years later, he works as a merchant seaman surviving ocean perils and harrowing storms. Joseph's skill and courage result in his becoming a trusted sea captain. His marine adventures continue, yet Joseph feels the need for faith in his life. Hear the...

A swamp is an area of land that is often partially covered with water. This engaging volume fully covers the key facts about these wonderful wetlands. Accessible text is paired closely with colorful photographs, helping young readers develop a strong understanding of the book's content. A picture glossary and simple index introduce beginning readers to common book elements, while the subject matter introduces them to concepts important to elementary...

From the towering Angel Falls of Venezuela to the magnificent Niagara Falls straddling the United States and Canada, breathtaking waterfalls can be found all over the world. Even the smallest waterfalls with barely a trickle of water are a beautiful part of nature. With the help of this easy-to-follow guide, early readers will learn key information about these beautiful formations. Low-ATOS text pairs closely with eye-catching photographs, helping...

The ocean is certainly a mysterious place, and this volume takes readers on a grand tour of the deep. They'll meet ocean animals, such as sea turtles and blue whales, learn about ocean plants, and discover they can encounter marine creatures for themselves at low tide. This informative guide introduces aspiring oceanographers to some important elementary science vocabulary and concepts, supported by colorful photographs that perfectly match the accessible...

Young readers are likely familiar with lakes on a basic level, but they may not know key details such as where the water that fills lakes comes from or where the world's deepest lake is located. With this captivating guide, readers will love learning all sorts of fun facts about lakes. Engaging subject matter introduces early readers to important elementary science curricula. Eye-catching photographs correlate closely with low-ATOS level text, supporting...