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Jackie Chan
Capstone
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)Jackie Chan is famous for his amazing movie stunts. He has appeared in more than 80 films during his career. But Jackie is interested in more than just martial arts. He also enjoys working to help people and the environment. Read how Jackie became one of the biggest action stars in the world and how he uses his fame to help people in need.
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Secret People in America
Kathryn Clay
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)Is the person sitting next to you on the bus a CIA member? Are Skull and Bones Society members holding top-secret meetings at Yale University? Listen in behind closed doors and uncover the mysteries of some of America’s most secretive people.
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What Is a Hero?
Capstone
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)There are many kinds of heroes. They could be celebrities or historical figures or even children and animals. But they have something in common―they give from the heart and expect nothing in return.
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Exploring King Tut's Tomb
Capstone
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)In 1922, Howard Carter made an amazing discovery. He had found the lost tomb of King Tut! The tomb was full of ancient Egyptian treasures. But what was life like when King Tut was alive? Learn more about this famous pharaoh, the time period he lived in, and what we have learned since Howard Carter's famous find.
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Top-Secret Science
Capstone
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available • Easy to use • Ability to turn audio on and off • Words highlighted to match audio
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High-Tech Sports
Capstone
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)From radio-equipped football helmets to GPS-tracked hockey pucks to basketball shoes with electronic sensors, this book explores the most interesting elements of sports technology. Learn the history of your favorite sports and see how games, rules, and play have developed as technology has improved!
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The History of Football
Capstone
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)Thrilling runs, daring passes, and exciting last-second victories. It's time for football! The popular sport has come a long way since it was first played at a few U.S. colleges. Take the field and discover football's long journey from its college roots to the Super Bowl, today's most watched TV program.
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Famous Leaders: Zeroes or Heroes?
Kathryn Clay
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)Rulers from ancient times to modern times are judged by their actions. Learn about some of history's most infamous leaders, and judge for yourself. Were these leaders heroes or just plain zeroes?
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Escape Artists
Kathryn Clay
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)Imagine freeing yourself from handcuffs and a straightjacket or surviving a tsunami atop a tree. Escape artists master illusion, while the instinct of survival allows people to survive natural disaster, slavery, war, and catastrophe. Read amazing stories of escape from around the world find out if you have what takes to survive a great escape.
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The World's Most Amazing Structures
Capstone
Paperback (Capstone Classroom, July 1, 2013)Can you imagine living underwater? What about underground? Or maybe you’d rather orbit Earth. Take a trip around the globe and learn about amazing structures, from the tallest building to the most breathtaking bridges. Visit magnificent castles, palaces, ancient wonders, and modern marvels. But hold on tight―the views can sometimes be dizzying!
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