Legends are riveting tales that are based on real events, but exaggerated so that they are not completely true. In this book, readers will learn the most important aspects of what defines a legend, as well as how to tell fact from fiction in these semi-historical tales..
Two-time Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie did more to promote women in science than perhaps any other person. She met Pierre, a brilliant scientist, by chance. After they were married, they worked side by side, leading to the discoveries of polonium and radium as well as many other crucial scientific finds.
An illustrated exploration of the United States that discusses the country's history, customs, language, regions, food, festivals, and more; and includes a glossary and resources for further learning.
An illustrated exploration of Germany that discusses the country's history, customs, language, regions, food, festivals, and more; and includes a glossary and resources for further learning.
An illustrated exploration of France that discusses the country's history, customs, language, regions, food, festivals, and more; and includes a glossary and resources for further learning.
An illustrated exploration of Italy that discusses the country's history, customs, language, regions, food, festivals, and more; and includes a glossary and resources for further learning.
An illustrated exploration of China that discusses the country's history, customs, language, regions, food, festivals, and more; and includes a glossary and resources for further learning.