Walter Dean Myers grew up in Harlem and is now the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. He writes books about the lives of ordinary black families. This story describes his writing process and includes writing tips.
Photos taken by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly from the International Space Station on his year-long mission, showing Earth from a low-Earth-orbit perspective in an artistic way.
Scientists used sonar and other experiments to discover how humpback whales work together in teams to catch fish to eat. They learned why whales blow bubbles make trumpet-like calls and wave their flippers while catching fish.
Go back to the thrilling time of warring knights who were prepared to give their life in order to protect their lord and his castle.
Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare.
Author Sarah Fabiny dives into the history of castles and how they grew from simple wood structures to mighty fortresses in stone. She also explains who could become a knight and what their lives were like off of the battlefield, enjoying feasts, courting their lady loves, and showing off in tournaments.
Listeners will be excited to listen to this latest addition to Who HQ!
Grab your skis, ice skates, and snowboard and learn how the Winter Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by millions.
Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarding. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium. Gail Herman covers it all--the highs, such as the 1980 US hockey team's unexpected gold medal grab, as well as the lows, including the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan figure-skating scandal in 1994.
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the hairy cryptid of the forest fact, myth, or legend? Find out what we really know about Bigfoot in this exciting new series!
Presenting What Do We Know About: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
What Do We Know About Bigfoot? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about the creature's mysterious history. Dive into the facts behind the most well-known footage of the cryptid, the Patterson-Gimlin film, and learn about actual scientific studies conducted to learn whether or not Bigfoot actually exists. Filled with accounts of over a century of potential sightings, this book will have every reader looking for footprints on their next hike. Bigfoot has been the star subject of movies, TV shows, books, and more... but is he really out there?
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are the geometric field patterns fact, myth, or legend?
Presenting What Do We Know About: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
What Do We Know About Crop Circles? lets curious young readers learn about the phenomenon of crop circles and how they came to be one of the most studied mysteries of the natural world. Read about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for these flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?
They say 'ignorance is bliss,' but there's no reason to 'take a rain check' on learning more about the English language.What does it mean for something to be 'a dime a dozen'? Why on earth would you tell someone to 'break a leg' when wishing them good luck?
Idioms and expressions are a part of everyday English, but they aren't always the easiest to figure out. Many of these phrases have meanings that aren't immediately clear, and it can be confusing when they come up in conversations.
For instance, 'a blessing in disguise' can easily become 'a blessing in the skies,' which is still less ridiculous than some of the very real idioms you'll find within these pages!
Expanding your knowledge of English and the phrases used by native speakers will not only help you speak more confidently, but it will also assist in understanding complicated conversations and stories.
In this guide, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:
- The meanings and history behind 101 phrases and idioms for every situation
- The obscure origins of many sayings and their enduring legacy throughout the years
- How to properly use idioms in casual conversation to boost your speaking ability and conversational skills
- Example sentences using the phrases so that you can see them in action
And much more.
Whether you're a native speaker looking to deepen your understanding of these common and not-so-common phrases or are learning English with the goal of speaking naturally and casually, this is the book for you!
If you're ready to 'read between the lines' and master the art of the idiom, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.
