Colorful graphics and an informative narrative illustrate the basic elements of drama. Looks at dialogue and narrative, soliloquy, dramatic conventions, plot elements, character , point of view, conflict, and more.
Describes and defines the terminology used by police, the courts, and criminals, and provides information about different types of crimes and the steps police take when investigating crimes.
Contains more than three thousand A to Z entries dealing with the Associated Press's rules on grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviation, and word usage.
"From a distance, soccer may seem like a tough sport to understand. Once you get to the pitch and get running, though, it's easy to see why it's so much fun! Readers explore 'the beautiful game' in this exciting title full of soccer terms and facts. From an easy explanation of offside rules to the history of red and yellow cards, colorful photos and graphics make soccer history and tactical concepts easy to understand, bringing a new generation to the world's most popular sport"--From the publisher's web site.
The US Coast Guard offers a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men and women who have served in the military, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Coast Guard jobs ranging from boatswain's mates to health service technicians to operations specialists.
Text and photographs introduce readers to the basics of rugby including player positions, skills and technique, strategies, drills, and rules of the game. Also includes information on the sport's unique traditions and social aspects.