The well-educated son of an Italian family, Verrazzano settled in Dieppe, France, as a young man. This explains why his historic explorations of the coast of eastern North America were undertaken in the name of the French king. During his 1524 journey, Verrazzano recorded a detailed account of the places he visited, one that would prove a key source of information about North America. Readers will also learn about Verrazzano's later journey to

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Collaborating with others is a key skill for success in school and in life. Readers will learn all about teamwork, an important social and emotional learning skill that can be used in daily life. Teamwork is a vital component of developing relationship skills, and it includes the ability to communicate clearly, cooperate, and listen to others. Readers will enjoy eye-catching photographs and relatable text as they discover the tools they need to

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In LeBron James, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of basketball superstar LeBron James. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life. A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in James's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of...

"In Michelle Obama, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of former first lady and public figure Michelle Obama. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life." --

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In this book, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of athlete all-star Stephen Curry. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life. A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in Curry's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Stephen...

"Plastic is a valuable resource. It's also problematic. Since chemist Leo Baekeland invented the first synthetic plastic in 1907--and through the rapid increase of plastic production during the 1950s--people have created billions of tons of plastic. This has polluted the world's oceans and upset the balance of natural ecosystems. In this fact-packed book, readers will come to understand the global significance of plastic pollution. They'll study how...

"Since the mid-20th century, increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have shifted global climate patterns. Climate change has become a defining issue of our time. In this informative book, young readers will learn about how climate change is reshaping Earth, sometimes with devastating consequences. The text encourages readers to draw connections between growing populations and climate change. It offers insight into emerging solutions...

Introduces the Sioux people, discussing their history, traditions, and daily life.