This book a contemporary retelling of a classic story: Treasure Island. The area for review in this novel is content. The magic of this book lies in the way that it is presented to the student. Not only is a classic book broken down to a readable level for young readers, but it also creates interest within students. The classic story is easily broken down to a young reader's ability with th…
Celebrating Chinese Festivals presents the most important and celebrated festivals of China, explaining the traditions, foods, activities and special customs that go with them. Learn all about the Chinese New Year, with fireworks at midnight, lion dancing and visiting with family members; the Lantern Festival, a parade of lanterns to celebrate the first full moon; the Dragon Boat Festival, full…
In 1993, Greg Mortenson tried to climb K2 in honor of his younger sister, but when another member of his group got sick, they turned around and Greg became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a poor village, where the village chief and his people took him in. Moved by their kindness, he promised to return and build a school for for the children. Over the next decade, Moertenson …
Brain Teasing Math Puzzles!
Readers who have graduated from THE GRAPES OF MATH will find new, more advanced math challenges. Greg Tang is back with his bestselling approach to addition and subtraction: problem solving. By solving challenges that encourage kids to "group" numbers rather than memorize formulas, even the most reluctant math learners are inspired to see math in a whole new way! Math Potatoes is full of Tang …