Best Selling Books by Wil Mara

This book was written for the serious enthusiast. In it, you''ll find a lot of information that will help you keep and breed a Pine Snake or one of its many relatives, and for as long a time as you wish. Longevity of the specimen is, after all, the keeper''s ultimate goal; and I hope you achieve it.

Simple, engaging text and vivid photographs introduce young learners to the most important and influential men and women in history. From presidents, to civil rights leaders, to visionary artists, young readers will learn about how these individuals worked to attain their goals and accomplished what few others have. Key Features: A "You Can..." feature at the end of each book that tells the reader how he or she can emulate the subject. For example, You Can Be an Artist, You Can Be a Leader, You Can Help Others, etc. Fast facts - offering fun, sometimes little known facts about the subject A map with key indicating where the subject was born and other significant nearby areas A timeline that recaps important moments in the subject''s life A poem about the subject Table of Contents and Chapters Glossary with pictures Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

Explores the Battle of Midway of World War II. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

LevelUp''s fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world alien encounters to everyday experiences. In this story, a boy frustrated with his neighbors'' unruly dog decides to unlock his true potential.

In this kids'' biography, follow the remarkable life story of Albert Einstein, whose legendary genius and creative imagination made him one of the world''s most famous thinkers. Albert Einstein is known as one of the most brilliant people in history. His many theories and discoveries changed the way scientists think and work, and the way in which we look at and understand things. Learn all about Einstein''s family and education, his travels and troubles, and the special compass he was given as a young boy that first set him on the path to questioning the world around him. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author''s introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Body Image in the Media in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of how body image is portrayed in the media. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a sound engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search the woods and deserts for beautiful Blue Jays. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these birds and discover their interesting behaviors, life cycle, enemies, and defenses.

Steve has a dream in which he turns into his favorite food--a hot dog. This story demonstrates the use of silent letters and includes a word list indicating which words have a silent e sound.

Director of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, King Kong, and more.

Guidebook for identifying vvenomous snakes.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and conservation status of the beaver.

Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around oil, the fossil fuel that powers much of the modern world. It explores the oil industry''s history, petroleum''s many uses, and the ways in which companies are trying to boost efficiencies to make it a viable energy source for many years to come. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Explore the lives of history''s most inspiring people in this new series of beautifully illustrated biographical knowledge books, perfect for fans of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Get to know Leonardo da Vinci, the man behind the world''s most famous smile! Told through ten colourful stories, discover how Leonardo''s impressive artistic talent and scientific curiosity permanently changed how people view the world. Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5-Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series'' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting standalone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers. 5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from scientists like Albert Einstein and Ada Lovelace, to athletes like Lionel Messi and Simone Biles, to activists like Rosa Parks and the Suffragettes.

Provides comprehensive information on the process of earthquakes forming.

Presents a brief biography of Sam Walton, the creator of the Wal-Mart discount stores.

Describes the snakes of the North American deserts and provides a guide for keeping them as pets, covering such topics as feeding, housing, and breeding.