Books published by publisher Allosaurus Pub

From North America, South America, Africa , Europe and Asia, the traditions of national holidays and festivals of over 55 countries become a great reference book for anyone's library. From the history of how holidays were created to unusual Did You Know's, the reader will learn how people from around the world observe and celebrate various holidays. Delightful illustrations, interesting facts, and fun projects are included in this book.

Discover the world of mathematics in the new book Math Through the Ages. With this unique reference, students and teachers can explore the many facets of one of the world’s most important subjects.The story of mathematics is also the story of civilization. From the beginning of counting, through the development of our modern numeral system, to technology and computers, Math Through the Ages features exciting and informative chapters on the history of mathematics. IN addition, the book illustrates how math influences our lives in such areas as art, music, science, sports, engineering, and space.Other fascinating subjects include mathematics in the ancient world, calendars, tribal mathematics, art, optical illusions, arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, equations, estimation, place value, fraction, percentages, ratios, properties, measurement, geometry, algebra, calculus, trigonometry, statistics, probability, averages, logic and much more!Reviews and answers accompany each chapter to reinforce comprehension and critical-thinking skills. Also included are a glossary, did you knows, fact or fiction questions, projects, word searches, and an index.

Unusual Creatures is a valuable resource for students, teachers and librarians to learn about extraordinary fossils, animal life, classification of animals, and species found throughout the world.The book investigates many species, from the bizarre tuataras and tapirs to the amazing jaguars and giraffes that entice inquiring minds. The contents within this book are separated into the following appropriate sections: Prehistoric Animals, Living Fossils, the Rain Forest, and the Grasslands.Teacher reviews and answers accompany each article to reinforce comprehension and critical-thinking skills. In addition, there are projects, a glossary, animal and scientific word searches, Did You Knows, and an index.

Virginia’s Heritage & Environment provides an extensive in-depth look at Virginia’s geography, government, agriculture, economy, and cultural diversity.Among the many fascinating subjects covered in this book are Native Americans, the first European settlers, historical figures and sites of Virginia are among the many subjects. A broad section on Hampton Roads, Virginia complements the role the military plays around the world.This unique reference offers fascinating articles, facts, & teacher reviews. Teachers’ reviews and answers accompany each article to reinforce comprehension and critical-thinking skills.

This fact-filled reference navigates the reader through all of Central and South America, studying each country’s history, colonization, geography, and culture. With the growing importance of being environmentally-friendly, there is also information on each country’s environmental campaigns.Included are interesting facts on ancient civilizations, such as the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas. Learn about the ruins of Rapa Nui and Machu Picchu.This resource also covers the Amazon rainforest, Galapagos Islands, Falkland Islands, Easter Island, and important naturalists and environmentalists. Each section has a teacher’s review highlighting important material. In addition, there are did you knows, projects, an answer key, and an index.

Allosaurus Publishers brings you fascinating adventures from the earliest days of North Carolina history, including Native American culture, mysteries, legends and ghost stories. In addition, the book includes a section on North Carolina science and environment. Teacher reviews and answers accompany each article to reinforce comprehension and critical thinking skills. This is a valuable resources for students, teachers, and librarians as they learn more about North Carolina. North Carolina's Adventures, Mysteries, Legends and Ghost Stories features information on: Native American cultures, North Carolina timeline, North Carolina and the Revolutionary War, the language of Ocracoke Island, Blackbeard, North Carolina sports, the Lost Colony, wild horses of the Outer Banks, North Carolina gold and precious stones, the North Carolina Zoo, North Carolina state facts, and much more! also, projects, reviews, word searches, index