Isbell, Hannah

The history of medicine is chock full of weird and wild remedies as well as brilliant breakthroughs. Through entertaining text, full-color images, and intriguing sidebars, readers will explore the most bizarre medical treatments of the past, including elixirs made of toxic metals, dressings of dung, corpse cures, and cupping. By examining the innovative ways different cultures around the world utilized the resources they had available to them to treat illness and injury, students will also learn the difference between weird science and quackery. They'll discover how some monstrous medical missteps led to modern medical miracles.

"Early in the morning on February 2, as many as thirty thousand people make their way to Gobbler's Knob to see Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in the United States. Watching and waiting, the audience wonders whether Phil will see his shadow. What happens next will predict either the coming of spring or six more weeks of winter. Learn how this strange tradition came to be and its significance. Also follow a German apple brown bread recipe and make a groundhog shadow box to help you celebrate."--Back cover.

"Ever since the first person used a log to cross a stream, humans have relied on bridges to get from one point to another. In this colorful book, you will explore the history of bridges and learn about the different styles and how they are used. Find out about the challenges that engineers face when designing and building bridges and discover bridges that are true works of art"--Back cover.

"Ever since the first person used a log to cross a stream, humans have relied on bridges to get from one point to another. In this colorful book, you will explore the history of bridges and learn about the different styles and how they are used. Find out about the challenges that engineers face when designing and building bridges and discover bridges that are true works of art"--Back cover.

Drake began his career as an actor, but his fame skyrocketed when he focused his talents on music. The multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, and rapper is one of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B today. Young readers will learn about Drake's career and life through highly accessible text accompanied by a variety of nonfiction text features, including dynamic full-color photographs, fact boxes, and direct quotes from Drake himself.

Rihanna is known world over as a music icon, but she is more than just a pop princess. Over the past ten years, Rihanna has worked hard to break stereotypes, develop a definitive style, and maintain creative control of her music. In the process, she's won dozens of awards, including eight Grammys. Young readers will learn about the musician and businesswoman's life through easy-to-follow text accompanied by dynamic full-color photographs, as well as direct quotes from Rihanna herself.

Jim Henson created some of the most well-known and beloved characters, stories, and songs of the 20th century, making his name synonymous with children's entertainment. From Kermit the Frog to The Dark Crystal, his creative legacy has impacted children for two generations with no sign of stopping. Through vibrant, full-color illustrations, easy-to-follow text, and direct quotes, students will learn how one man used his talent for art, music, and performance not only to entertain children and adults around the world, but also to change the way kids learn.

Highlights the life of actor and hip-hop artist Drake. Includes a timeline, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Profiles the life and career of pop star Rihanna.

Looks at the life of Squanto, a Patuxet Indian who served as translator to the Pilgrims of Plymouth.