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From art and architecture to politics, philosophy, and mathematics, "western civilization" owes a great deal to the achievements of ancient Greece, but what do we really know about this long-gone civilization? How did geography influence the politics of the Greek city-states? What's the difference between an agora and an acropolis? This book takes readers several thousand years into the past, when independent city-states ruled the Mediterranean Sea, to find the answers. Full-color photographs and maps, accompanied by accessible text, introduce readers to the many contributions the ancient...

People have been using shadow puppets to entertain people for centuries. Learn the history of shadow puppets and the "technology" behind them with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for English language...

Mis pies tienen raíz tiene una estructura única: un índice que revela los lazos que compartieron personajes que pueden haber estado muy lejos unas de otras en el tiempo y en el espacio. Si una era pintora y ensayista, otra era ensayista e historiadora, y otra más historiadora y cocinera... Este entrecruzamiento hace énfasis en el papel de las mujeres como guías, mentoras, inspiradoras y maestras de las generaciones siguientes, y busca contrarrestar los discursos que las muestran como historias anómalas, aisladas unas de otras. Las imágenes en acrílico que ilustran cada historia...

Explains some of the challenges and rewards of having a friend with ADHD using everyday kid-friendly examples--in both English and Spanish