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.
A series of popular, traditional tales written in a simple way for children who are learning to read.'
Presents some of the characteristics of inventors by describing the inventions of people such as Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Eli Whitney.'
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…
This book allows children to increase their awareness of weather and shows them how changing weather conditions can be represented with graphic symbols.
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…