Emily Rose Oachs

Montana is a wilderness of expansive plains and rugged mountains. This is the land of the grizzly and the buffalo, known as Big Sky Country for its wide-open skyline obstructed only by the mighty Rockies. Students will be enthralled with Montana's rich wildlife and landscapes. This title also covers local foods, major industries, history, and more.

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...

On the grassy Pampas of Uruguay, gauchos carry on a history of the South American cowboy. But these rugged ranchers are just one part of the country's rich culture. In this title, young learners can read about the people, animals, and daily life of this small yet proud nation.

Offers readers an inside look into the life of Melania Trump and her plans to influence the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her journey to become First Lady and her mission to champion youth. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.|Author/Illustrator biography|Index|Glossary...

This title examines the development of the artillery, tanks, U-boats, chemical warfare, and aircraft used during World War I. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from sinking ships. Thousands of people on board fought for their lives as these ships sank to the depths of the ocean, and only some survived. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. Throughout...

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?

With a top speed of more than 170 miles per hour, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is a track star! It's also a veteran of the track, holding its own in races since the 1960s. Young readers, even those with short attention spans, will not put down this book.

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...

Some historians believe that Connecticut's constitution, adopted in 1639, later influenced the Constitution of the United States. This earned Connecticut the prestigious official nickname of "The Constitution State." Journey through the past and present of a charming New England state in this fact-filled book.