When Macbeth, an ambitious general of the Scottish army, is told by witches that one day he will be king, he becomes consumed by thoughts of royalty and greatness. Encouraged by his wife, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth decides to hasten the prophesy and plots to murder the king, so he can take the crown... A dramatic retelling of this classic Shakespearean tragedy.
Little Brown Mouse and Little Grey Mouse are the best of friends. One night they see a sparkling Wishing Star fall into the lake, and so they hurry down the river to find it. But there is only one star, and both mice want to make a wish...
A series of popular, traditional tales written in a simple way for children who are learning to read.'
Health is not just about a person's diet, fitness, and genes. Life expectancy, or how long people are likely to live, is also a reflection of the society in which people live. A society's culture, politics, economy, and access to health care all have a tremendous impact on people's health. Health examines the positive changes taking place around the world. People are working to bring better acc…
Pollution is growing problem around the globe. Used chemicals, old appliances, exhaust fumes, and plastics are just a few of the things that cause pollution on our planet. "Pollution" examines how water, soil, and the atmosphere have become increasingly polluted and the impact that pollution has on people’s health. In the face of these challenges, people and countries have cooperated to clean…
I wonder why trees have leaves is jam-packed with fascinating facts about plants, from 'when does a seed begin to grow?' to 'Which plant traps a treat?''