Books with author Madeline Miller

Few apocalypses are as scary as nuclear war. What could be more horrifying than doom humans bring upon themselves? Readers of this ultimate survival guide will go on a spine-chilling adventure through a nuclear war. They'll learn tips to survive the extreme destruction. Readers will also learn about cause and effect, and problems and solutions, which are standards of the English Language Arts Common Core. Full-color photographs and a striking design heighten the suspense of this jarring journey.

Readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the animal world are introduced to the different types of mollusks in this accessible and engaging text that complements science curriculum topics. Basic facts about these fascinating sea creatures, which include snails, clams, mussels, squid, and octopi, are explored as readers learn about their nutrition needs, reproductive stages, and their life cycles. Creative design elements give readers a better idea of exactly what each kind of mollusk looks like. Helpful graphic organizers and fun fact boxes also add extra insight into this subject.

Go with the flow and take a piece of the pie in this exciting real-life series. Explore topics such as the weather, animals, oceans and plants and use our Smart Charts to see the world by numbers. How much rain falls in the UK every year? Which animals eat the most—and sleep the least? How many people ride the New York Subway every day? Get data-driven answers to all this and more in this colorful and engaging series.

"A bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story," this #1 New York Times bestseller is "both epic and intimate in its scope, recasting the most infamous female figure from the Odyssey as a hero in her own right" (Alexandra Alter, The New York Times). In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child--not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power--the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world.

What's skeletal, cursed, and wrapped with ancient, moldy cloth all over? Mummies out for murder! They're rising from slumber and ready to rumble across the globe. How will humanity survive? Readers of this ultimate survival guide to mummy attacks will be prepared to beat this cursed apocalypse. They'll learn survival tips for every step of this gruesome journey. Vivid full-color photographs and a spooky design immerse readers in a bone-chilling adventure. This high-interest topic is sure to lure in even reluctant readers, making it a valuable addition to any library or classroom.

They're immortal, nocturnal, and out for blood! These undead monsters are creeping out of their coffins, and time's running out. Who will make it out alive with their throat un-bitten? The readers of this ultimate vampire survival guide will. They'll learn survival tips for situations ranging from silly to bone-chillingly scary. Spooky full-color photographs and an eerie design add to the adventure. This high-interest, entertaining topic is sure to draw in even reluctant readers, making it a fun and valuable addition to any library or classroom. Grab this guide and fresh clove of garlic before it's too late.

Our knowledge of space has increased spectacularly with the advent of space satellites, telescopes, and probes. Yet, sightings of UFOs continue to be quite high. Clearly, a skilled investigator is needed to discover the unsettling truth behind these alarming objects. This thrilling guide to the extraterrestrial, which includes information about Area 51, crop circles, and Roswell, New Mexico, presents heroic readers with need-to-know scientific knowledge, vocabulary, and experiments they can use to discover the truth about alien life.