Banks, Rosie

The fables of Aesop are over 2,500 years old! Yet, we still recount them and ponder the lessons his animal characters deliver. Aesop isn't the only author of fables. Others have found fables to be an effective way to reflect on people's behaviors and suggest wiser ways of behaving. Readers of this beneficial and accessible book will learn more about this genre of literature and its writers. They'll examine the elements of fables and be invited to demonstrate their knowledge by writing their own.

The culture of Puerto Rico is as complex as the beliefs and ways of life of the many people who live there. Readers will learn that before the arrival of the Spanish, Puerto Rico was called Boriqu?n by the Ta?nos. They will also learn that it has the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. Forest System, among many other interesting facts. With an emphasis on Puerto Rico's contributions to sports, arts, music, and food, this book offers a comprehensive look at the country and its inhabitants. Colorful photographs and high-interest text will motivate learners in absorbing curricular social studies subjects.

Mexico is a nation of magnificent cultures. Readers of this beautifully designed volume will explore the converging heritages that have shaped Mexico, including those of ancient civilizations. Need-to-know information about the past and present, such as how the country's capital was built by the ancient Aztecs and the many contributions Mexican peoples have made to art and literature, are accompanied by stunning photographs. This multifaceted analysis of history and culture offers a uniquely and motivating take on curricular social studies.

Best friends Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine head to the slopes of Magic Mountain in order to stop the brownies from being turned into icicles by recovering Queen Malice's fifth enchanted thunderbolt.

Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are set for a magical adventure deep beneath the sea. Can they help their new underwater friends save the enchanted Wishing Pearl from Queen Malice and her Storm Sprites?.

Enchanted Palace: When Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine find a magic box, they are whisked away to a fantastical land. And they've arrived just in time - the Secret Kingdom is in danger! Evil Queen Malic has hidden six nasty thunderbolts that are sure to ruin the kingdom's special magic. Can the girls help Trixi the pixie find the first thunderbolt and save King Merry's birthday party from Malice's awful plans? Unicorn Valley: Ellie, Summer and Jasmine visit Unicorn Valley and find that Queen Malice has hidden a magic thunderbolt there - they must save the valley from hundreds of greedy caterpillars.

Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are excited to visit the Secret Kingdom once again. And this time, they are traveling as Very Important Friends of King Merry, who needs their help! His wicked sister, Queen Malice, has hidden a thunderbolt in Unicorn Valley. Can the girls help their new unicorn friends save the magical land and earn their golden horns?.

When Queen Malice hides one of her awful thunderbolts on Mermaid Reef, it threatens to ruin the Sound of the Sea competition, compelling Ellie, Summer and Jasmine to dive in to save the competition and the famous Wishing Pearl before it's too late.

It's time for best friends Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine to return to the Secret Kingdom and head to the frosty slopes of Magic Mountain! Can they find Queen Malice's fifth enchanted thunderbolt and stop the brownies from turning into icicles?.

It's the most magical time of year, and all of the fairies are at Glitter Beach to watch the kingdom's magic being restored for another year. But mean Queen Malice is also nearby.... Can Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine find and destroy her final nasty thunderbolt in time to save the glitter dust and keep the kingdom's magic alive?.