Flatt, Lizann

Describes the defining characteristics of realistic fiction, discusses character, setting and plot, and explains how to write a realistic fiction story.

Examines the economic aspects of the Super Bowl, looking at costs for development, production, and promotion.

Details the historical evidence that helps explain why there was a mass migration of people from around the world.

"From about 1820 to its height in the early 1900s, the United States and Canada experienced a huge influx of peoplefrom other countries seeking to become citizens. This book details the historical evidence that helps explain why therewas a mass migration of people from around the world. Readers will learn how prejudice and circumstances at the time of an event can influence people's interpretation of evidence"--Publisher.

Introduces basic math and number sense in poetic prose by observing the natural wonders of spring.

Introduces the concept of measurement by observing winter's wonders.

Introduces geometry and spatial sense in poetic prose by observing the natural wonders of summer.

Introduces basic math and number sense in poetic prose by observing the natural wonders of fall.

Explores arts and culture in the early Islamic world, focusing on literature, calligraphy, architecture, weaving, textiles, metalware, pottery, carvings, and glassware. Includes color illustrations, biographical sketches, a map, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Provides an introduction to farming, shows what it is like to live in a rural farming community, following the everyday lives of people in Monticello, Wisconsin, as they work, play, go to school, and celebrate, and looks at farming around the world.