Conklin, Wendy

An introduction to the Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs that discusses their beliefs, customs, cities, rulers, and the Spanish overtaking of the civilizations.

Introduces young readers to the concepts of rules and responsibility. Describes what rules are, who makes them, and how they not only keep us safe, but also help us to become good citizens.

"Students will examine important aspects of Ancient Egyptian culture, such as hieroglyphics, religion, vocations, politics, and style. This nonfiction reader is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension and engage different types of learners. You Are There! Ancient Egypt 1336 BC features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students. Aligned with McREL and WIDA/TESOL standards, this text prepares students for college and career readiness"--Amazon.com.

"You chew and swallow your sandwich, but what happens next? You may know that it goes through your body, giving you energy. Birds, snakes, cows, and earthworms also digest food to receive energy. But the process food takes from start to finish is more complex than you might have thought. Dive deep into digestion"--Provided by publisher.

Brief profiles of Civil War leaders from both the Union and the Confederacy, and the events that made them famous.

"Rocks may not look like they are doing much. But they are always forming, destructing, and recycling. Different types of rocks form in different ways. And different types of rocks have a variety of uses. Take a journey through the rock cycle and stand in rock-solid awe of our planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Earth is constantly moving. Earth is also constantly recycling its resources. Water, oxygen, rocks, and carbon are just a few of the resources that are always moving through a cycle on our planet. All of the cycles work together to create balance in a system called Earth"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs that discusses their beliefs, customs, cities, rulers, and the Spanish overtaking of the civilizations.

Presents a reproducible resource packet on ancient civilizations for the fifth and up Social Studies classroom, and contains background information, map activities, games and more on ancient China, India, Africa, and Mesopotamia.

Examines the way DNA makes twins and siblings look the same or similar to one another, as well as what DNA is and how it makes an organism what it is.