Books published by publisher Gareth Stevens Pub

Math may have its difficult reputation, but with this book you can support curriculum-based mathematics while your students learn about baseball. Baseball is a game filled with numbers. Hitting, pitching, and fielding all come with a mathematical element that's essential to the game. From the numbers attached to the positions on the field to the progress of the game in its fractions of innings, America's pastime is full of math. Readers learn how to do math exclusive to baseball, computing batting averages and learning how the stats in the box score are calculated.

The foundation of the human body is our bones. Whether it's in regard to health or even a skeleton costume on Halloween, the discovery of the X-ray machine has greatly improved our understanding of the human body and its bones. The technology for X-rays dated back to the late nineteenth century but was in plain sight for years until their true potential was discovered by accident. This volume introduces readers to the story of their discovery and how they've changed medicine for the better ever since.

Rats and cockroaches are definitely two of the grossest animals around. They spread disease and unfortunately flock to wherever people are living. Readers of this spine-tingling volume with vivid photographs are encouraged to decide what would happen if these two pests did battle. They'll be entertained by facts about how the creatures match up in speed, intelligence, and toughness. For example, a cockroach can move around for weeks without its head! Important science concepts such as adaptations and habitats are discussed on each informative and entertaining page.

Most native peoples live in modern homes today, but years ago, they lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on today. Readers will appreciate the vivid photographs that accompany the interesting text and surprising fact boxes in this indispensable volume, beneficial to any elementary social studies classroom.

To many people, a diary is like a trusted friend and somewhere secretive to share their true thoughts and feelings. In this book, readers explore more than 200 years of American history through the eyes of real people who lived through it and chronicled their experience. Readers learn what makes diaries and autobiographies different, why they matter, and how to think critically to read them like a historian. From the American Revolution to the 21st century, we'll get personal with history and notable Americans in their own words.

Maglev trains sound like the stuff of science fiction, but its yet another scientific marvel that engineers have made a reality. These superfast trains float above their rails, darting from place to place at remarkable speeds. This book explores how maglev trains work, the science behind the magnets at work, and the history of maglev technology. From train technology first developed in Germany to the fastest maglev trains in the world, readers will love learning about this rapidly developing mode of transportation.

Blue whales and squid arent usually seen on a trip to the beach. Using the ancient art of paper folding, readers can have these and other ocean animals nearby any time they want! Whether new to origami or an old pro, readers can choose a project appropriate for their skill level. A brief introduction provides the folds readers need to know and each project is ranked easy, medium, or hard to further help them choose the right one to start with. Step-by-step instructions accompanied by full-color photographs guide readers through each craft for hours of crafting fun.