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Life in the Indus Civilization
by Eric BraunThe Indus Civilization thrived in a river valley in South Asia for thousands of years. Its culture was known for its sophisticated and well-organized cities, as well as its reliance on agriculture and peaceful trade with its neighbors. But what was it like to live there during the height of this civilization? Explore life as a teen starting a new career. Try your hand as a traveling trader. Work as a builder in a growing city. YOU CHOOSE who to be, where to go, and what to do. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Will you even survive? It’s up to you!
Life in the Maya Civilization
by Danielle Smith-LleraThe Maya civilization thrived in southeastern Mexico and northern Central America for thousands of years. Its culture was known for its impressive stone buildings and pyramid temples, as well as developments in astronomy and mathematics. But what was it like to live there during the height of this civilization? Explore life in a farming village that faces a devastating volcanic eruption. Assume power in a city-state at risk of plunging into war with a rival community. Work as a scribe during a momentous solar eclipse. YOU CHOOSE who to be, where to go, and what to do. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Will you even survive? It’s up to you!
Life in the Rapa Nui Empire
by Vanessa RamosThe Rapa Nui Empire thrived on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean for hundreds of years. Its culture was known for its strong connection to the land and sea, as well as its towering stone figures called moai. But what was it like to live there during the height of this empire? Explore life as a child on Rapa Nui. Try your hand as a stonemason in a moai quarry. Take part in a dangerous competition to attain status and power among your people. YOU CHOOSE who to be, where to go, and what to do. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Will you even survive? It’s up to you!
Like Wow! The Mystery of Light!
by Ailynn CollinsMagic is in the air as Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang unravel the mystery of magnetism. From attracting and repelling forces and powerful poles to magnetic fields and electromagnets, uncover the magical secrets behind an invisible force. Filled with zany antics, action-packed discoveries, and dynamic illustrations, this Scooby-Doo! Science Adventure makes learning about physics fun. A must-read for young Scooby fans and aspiring scientists eager to learn about magnetism.
Lizard Man vs. the Swamp Monster
by Golriz GolkarA tall, green creature stands on one side of the road. His red eyes glow. A tall, hairy creature stands on the other side of the road. His yellow eyes glow. Suddenly, they pounce! It's Lizard Man against the Swamp Monster! Readers can compare each creature's characteristics, histories, and behaviors to determine which cryptid will win in this hi-lo book.
Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas
by Ken Collier Steven E. Galatas Julie D. Harrelson-Stephens Matthew NewtonIn Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state′s rich political tradition and modern transformation with Lone Star Politics. Often considered the gold standard, Lone Star Politics provides students with a comprehensive overview of the material while breathing life back into the study of Texas politics. Utilizing a comparative approach, the authors set Texas in context with other states′ constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. This gives students a strong sense of why Texas Government is the way it is, how it works, and just how unique Texas is among its fellow states. The highly anticipated Ninth Edition includes a brand-new chapter on Texas Media, along with the "tried and true" updates in every chapter that highlight the push-pull relationship between the state, federal, and local governments.
Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas
by Ken Collier Steven E. Galatas Julie D. Harrelson-Stephens Matthew NewtonIn Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state′s rich political tradition and modern transformation with Lone Star Politics. Often considered the gold standard, Lone Star Politics provides students with a comprehensive overview of the material while breathing life back into the study of Texas politics. Utilizing a comparative approach, the authors set Texas in context with other states′ constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. This gives students a strong sense of why Texas Government is the way it is, how it works, and just how unique Texas is among its fellow states. The highly anticipated Ninth Edition includes a brand-new chapter on Texas Media, along with the "tried and true" updates in every chapter that highlight the push-pull relationship between the state, federal, and local governments.
Look at the Graph
by Laura StickneyGraphs are charts that show data. They can be helpful tools! Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and more! As readers practice decoding words with the digraph ph, they gain math knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Macaws at Risk
by Kathryn ClayMacaws have traits and abilities that keep them safe from predators, from their flight speed to their sharp, strong beaks. But these colorful parrots are endangered. Trapping, poaching, and habitat loss are a few reasons that macaws are dying faster than they’re being born. Readers will explore the dangers putting macaws at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.
Magical Beans, a Giant, and the Science of Jack and the Beanstalk
by Monica Clark-RobinsonIt is said that Jack sold his beloved cow for five magic beans. But were those beans really magic? Jack retells his story and incorporates science to try and verify his tale. Between the huge beanstalk and the scary giant, Jack has a lot to investigate. Thankfully, he can use the scientific method and work through each experiment step by step.
Make Your Own Balloon-Powered Car
by Christopher HarboBudding young scientists can experiment with wheels and axles and forces and motion with this fun project! Kids can gather simple supplies, follow the steps, and watch their car zoom away. Readers can also learn about the scientific concepts that put their car in motion. The Take It Further feature suggests modifications to try, encouraging kids to extend their experimentation.
Make Your Own Lava Lamp
by Christopher HarboBudding young scientists can experiment with chemical reactions in this super easy and fun project! Kids can gather simple supplies, follow the steps, and watch what happens inside their lava lamp. Readers can also learn about the scientific concepts behind the visual spectacle. The Take It Further feature suggests modifications to try, encouraging kids to extend their experimentation.
Make Your Own Toy Parachute
by Christopher HarboBudding young scientists can experiment with gravity in this super easy and fun project! Kids can gather simple supplies, follow the steps, and watch their toy parachute float to the ground. Readers can also learn about the scientific concepts behind the parachute's gentle descent. The Take It Further feature suggests modifications to try, encouraging kids to extend their experimentation.
Make Your Own Weather Vane
by Christopher HarboBudding young scientists can find out what direction the wind is blowing with this easy and fun project! Kids can gather simple supplies, follow the steps, and test out their new weather vane. Readers can also learn about the scientific concepts that make the weather vane work. The Take It Further feature suggests modifications to try, encouraging kids to extend their experimentation.
Management
by Christopher P. Neck Jeffery D. Houghton Emma L. MurrayManagement, Fourth Edition introduces students to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management, with an emphasis on how managers can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. The text includes 34 case studies profiling a wide range of companies including The Progressive Corporation, Catch+Release, and Sephora. Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
Management
by Christopher P. Neck Jeffery D. Houghton Emma L. MurrayManagement, Fourth Edition introduces students to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management, with an emphasis on how managers can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. The text includes 34 case studies profiling a wide range of companies including The Progressive Corporation, Catch+Release, and Sephora. Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
Managing Business Ethics: And Your Career
by Mel FugateFormerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by Sage Using an applied and practical approach, Managing Business Ethics: And Your Career, Second Edition focuses on the implications of business ethics on students′ careers and the organizations where they will work. Author Mel Fugate′s conversational tone makes his coverage of concise philosophical and historical foundations of ethics, influential research, and real-world examples approachable for classroom discussion.
Managing Business Ethics: And Your Career
by Mel FugateFormerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by Sage Using an applied and practical approach, Managing Business Ethics: And Your Career, Second Edition focuses on the implications of business ethics on students′ careers and the organizations where they will work. Author Mel Fugate′s conversational tone makes his coverage of concise philosophical and historical foundations of ethics, influential research, and real-world examples approachable for classroom discussion.
Manga Drawing with Fairies, Gnomes, and Other Little Folk
by Naomi HughesBeautiful fairies, hard-working elves, crafty goblins . . . little folk liven up myths of old. Now artists of all abilities can bring these playful sprites to life in the compelling manga art style! Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to draw the fantasy beings, starting with simple shapes and progressing to dynamic, full-colored manga masterpieces. Along the way, readers will learn secrets about each creature and discover tips for honing their skills and making their drawings mythical.
Manga Drawing with Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Magical Creatures
by Naomi HughesEnchanting mermaids, noble centaurs, gentle nymphs . . . magical creatures brighten myths of old. Now artists of all abilities can bring these spellbinding legends to life in the mesmerizing manga art style! Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to draw the fantasy beings, starting with simple shapes and progressing to dynamic, full-colored manga masterpieces. Along the way, readers will learn secrets about each creature and discover tips for honing their skills and making their drawings mythical.
Manga Drawing with Pegasus, Griffins, and Other Winged Beasts
by Naomi HughesNimble Pegasus, swift pixies, regal phoenix . . . winged beasts soar through myths of old. Now artists of all abilities can bring these aerial animals to life in the gripping manga art style! Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to draw the fantasy beings, starting with simple shapes and progressing to dynamic, full-colored manga masterpieces. Along the way, readers will learn secrets about each creature and discover tips for honing their skills and making their drawings mythical.
Marta vs. Mia Hamm
by Elliott SmithMarta and Mia Hamm are two of the greatest soccer players ever. Marta thrilled fans from Brazil and around the world with her dazzling footwork and exciting goals. Mia Hamm used her blazing speed and amazing skills around the net to help the United States win two of the first three Women’s World Cups. Which player is the all-time best? Young readers will enjoy comparing the amazing feats of these two soccer legends.
Mary Read, Bold Pirate in Disguise
by Stephanie PetersDefying roles for women of the early 1700s, Mary Read forged her own path. She disguised herself as a man to earn a living, and she eventually came to terrorize the Caribbean as a pirate! One of only a handful of female pirates in recorded history, Mary was said to be as ruthless and brave as any swashbuckler. With accessible hi-lo text, dynamic art, and fast-paced storytelling, at-level and struggling readers alike can learn about this bold sailor’s exploits in a graphic novel filled with deception, plunder, and more.
Masculinity at the Movies
by Thomas KeithMasculinity at the Movies takes a deep dive into masculinity in film and how Hollywood movies continue to produce and promote masculine stereotypes that place boys and men in constraining identities and dysfunctional patterns of behaviour.From classic film stars to those of the present day, this textbook unpacks the development of the main male stereotypes in film – villains, heroes, and oafs – and how movies can develop healthy new male representations. Alongside Hollywood studio productions, it delves into Black, Native American, Latino, and Asian representation as well as LGBTQ masculinity. Going beyond the present, it proposes what healthy masculinity at the movies looks like and where Hollywood should set its sights to create more progressive models of masculinity for the 21st century.Masculinity at the Movies will provide students of gender studies, media studies, and cultural studies with new insights into stereotypes of men in contemporary film.
Mass Communication: Living in a Media World
by Ralph E. HansonThe best-selling Mass Communication: Living in a Media World offers an accessible introduction to mass communication, equipping students with the critical thinking skills to become savvy media consumers. Using a storytelling approach, the text weaves in examples drawn from everyday life, making it easier for students to retain the material and connect it to their own media experiences. Readers are encouraged to consider the media industry from the inside out and, in doing so, discover the many dimensions of mass communication that operate in our society. This newly revised Ninth Edition highlights the aftermath of how the media industry and media consumers have evolved since the global pandemic, closely examining the changing the face of media today.