For thousands of years, humans have tried to record and interpret the world around them through art, whether that takes the form of a picture on a wall or a towering statue. In this volume, readers discover a variety of key terms and explanations of the various techniques artists use to create their masterpieces. Whether they're looking at a portrait or preparing to make a collage of their own photographs, this volume can help readers both appreciate...

Math can be a tricky part of the STEAM curriculum to dive into, but this volume presents many crucial terms and definitions in an achievable and fun way! Whether it's geometry, calculus, or data analysis, different areas of mathematics are explained by breaking them down into their most basic elements. Helpful graphics and photographs are featured throughout to aid readers in their exploration of the world of mathematics. In addition, fact boxes and...

Throughout history, improvements in technology have allowed us to create machines that make our life easier, vehicles that can travel faster and more efficiently, and gadgets that let us relax and have fun. The world of technology continues to expand every day, and what better way for readers to keep up than by learning the meaning of important tech terms? From electronic devices to programming and gaming, this volume defines many technology examples...

Christmas is a holiday that some might think needs little explanation. Gifts, trees, songs, Santa Claus, what else is there to know? Plenty! This high-interest occasion goes back centuries in its religious and secular traditions. Readers of this fascinating volume will love learning where certain customs originated. The information is broken up into 20 of the most fun facts along with their interesting and accessible explanations. Bright photographs...

Fireworks, picnics, flags, and parades should remind Americans young and old of perhaps the most famous national holiday. Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday. While most know that the observance is a celebration of the nation, they might not know what happened on July 4 in 1776 and why this is a now famous date. This beautifully designed book, beneficial to any social studies collection, presents the history of this...

Thanksgiving is about much more than turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie. While most have some idea of a link between Thanksgiving, early American colonists, and Native Americans, this must-read book, essential for any social studies collection, fills in the details with 20 of the most fascinating facts about this holiday. They'll learn about the Wampanoag people, the Pilgrims of the Plymouth colony, and Thanksgiving centuries later. Carefully researched...

Few sights are more mysterious than the enormous carved heads of Easter Island. These stone sculptures were created by ancient people whose accomplishments still puzzle us today. How did the original islanders reach the island? What do the stone moai signify? How were they constructed? What caused the collapse of this civilization? Readers are invited to consider these questions and possible answers. Full-color photographs and 20 exciting facts bring...

Surrounded by legends and lore, the mysterious monument of Stonehenge continues to baffle and inspire people from around the world. This book examines many of the unanswered questions about who made Stonehenge and why. It's sure to spark the imagination of curious young readers! Full-color photographs and diagrams bring the megaliths to life, and 20 quick facts engage readers in understanding the history and cultural significance of Stonehenge. Informative...

For thousands of years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest manmade structure on Earth. Although modern buildings have surpassed it in size, few places hold more appeal. The Great Pyramid maintains a towering presence in world history and in the imagination of all who have seen it rising from the desert sands. In this book, full-color photographs spotlight the pyramid and its context. Through 20 exciting facts about the historical, cultural,...

In the affluent, idyllic shoreline town of Gently, quiet Jay Souther, a rising-sophomore at St. Andrew' s Catholic High School for Boys, is prepared for a simple summer of football camp where he' ll try out for varsity and make the team as a third-string punter. On the field, the 16-year-old is immediately enraptured by the charismatic and smooth-as-silk like senior Foster Gold and hulking disciple the Latino All-American for...