Roberta Edwards

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

Home-schooledA great athleteThe very first president of the brand-new United StatesIn 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washingtons fascinating story comes to life revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time—Italy during the Renaissance.

El 20 de julio de 1969, Neil Armstrong pisó la Luna y, ante una audiencia de más de 450 millones de personas, proclamó su paso un «gran salto para la humanidad». Como niño pequeño, este Eagle Scout c

Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating timeItaly during the Renaissance.

In this delightful tale, we follow the journey of Rolley, a young man who contentedly tends to his market garden alongside his quirky group of animal friends. Theres old Tom, the wise companion, and Fisse, the cat with a crooked zig-zag tail, a unique feature shes had since birth. Hess, the loyal dog, sports a torn ear from a puppy mishap with a briar and proudly wears a sky-blue scarf. Abigail, the resilient chicken, has lost a toe to infection, while Crunch, the goat, stands tall with a single horn. One fateful morning, they awaken to a world devoid of warmth and light, as the Sun has decided to relocate to the other side of the globe, fed up with the clouds constant taunting and obstruction of his rays. Determined to bring back the Sun, Rolley and his eclectic group of friends embark on a quest to follow it. Along their whimsical journey, they encounter mischievous witches, dastardly knights, and even a fearsome dragon.

Discover the ruins of the Parthenon, one of the most famous and beautiful places in the world! Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people dont know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the Acropolis, one directly hit the Parthenon. Much of the sculpture was destroyed, three hundred people died, and the site fell into ruin. Today, visitors continue to flock to this world famous landmark, which has become a symbol for Ancient Greece, democracy, and modern civilization. Includes black-and-white illustrations and a foldout color map!

After the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, a little hippo named Owen was discovered orphaned and alone, far from home. Come read the true and heartwarming story of the animal sanctuary that provided a new home for Owen, where he found an unlikely best friend in a 130- year-old tortoise named Mzee.Reader Level 2: Level 2 is for Progressing Readers who can read longer sentences with simple dialogue. These books offer pictures and context clues, in-depth plot development, and are available in both fiction and nonfiction books.

Oh, rats! Its time to take a deeper look at what caused the Black Death--the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history.While the coronavirus COVID-19 changed the world in 2020, it still isnt the largest and deadliest pandemic in history. That title is held by the Plague. This disease, also known as the "Black Death," spread throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe in the fourteenth century and claimed an astonishing 50 million lives by the time it officially ended. Author Roberta Edwards takes readers back to these grimy and horrific years, explaining just how this pandemic began, how society reacted to the disease, and the impact it left on the world.With 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest additon to Who HQ!

Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tuts treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100 black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tombs discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.

Beginning readers can chill out with one of the coolest creatures aroundthe emperor penguin. Did you know that penguins cant fly? Or that emperor penguins can stay underwater for almost twenty minutes? Learn more about penguin work and playtime in this cool All Aboard Science Reader!

Starting from the northern United States and southern Canada, millions of Monarchs converge every fall in one region in central Mexico. Its not only an amazing sight to behold for the lucky residents of the area, but also a true miracle of nature. This easy reader follows the 2,500 mile-long journey of the Monarchs, with both full color illustrations and photographs.

Leonardo da Vinci fue un pintor talentoso, músico talentoso, atleta excelente, y científico e inventor dedicado, diseñando máquinas voladoras, submarinos e incluso helicópteros. Descubra su brillantez multifacetica con mas de ochenta ilustraciones en blanco y negro en español.

In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. With over 100 black-and- white illustrations, the fascinating story of "the father of our country" comes to life in Spanish - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

Discover all there is to know about the Renaissance, the period in history that took Europe from the Middle Ages to modern times!Beginning in Italy, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spread throughout Europe and affected art, science, technology, politics, and thought. From the 1300s to the beginning of the 1600s, scholars started to question what they knew and looked to literature and historical texts to develop new ideas for why things were the way they were. In just a short amount of time, the foundations for European life were uprooted and examined, leading people, including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, to explore new ways of thinking and being. Readers will learn why the Renaissance was such a pivotal time in European history and how it still influences us.

In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it in a poem in 1861. So who was Paul Revere? In addition to being an American patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth from hippo tusks! This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, brings to life Paul Reveres thrilling ride as well as the personal side of the man and the exciting times in which he lived.

Discover the wild history of Jane Goodalls life and work in this Who HQ biography exploring one of historys most influential scientists.In this exceptional Who HQ biography that is accessible for young readers, the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, one of the worlds most influential scientists to date, comes alive. Born in London, England, in 1934, Jane loved animals from a very young age, and made it her goal to study them in their natural habitats. So, at age twenty-six, she set off to Africa to do just that! Goodalls up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her.Complete with comprehensive, age-appropriate text and black-and-white illustrations throughout, this Who HQ biography of Jane Goodall is the perfect way for young readers to learn all about one of the most influential scientists of our time in an accessible and memorable way.

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrongs story to life.