Böcker av Sara Green

"Engaging images accompany information about Chichâen Itzâa. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8" --

"Images accompany information about [the] Star Wars [franchise]. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about ancient Maya. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages in the world. It was first spoken centuries ago by the people of ancient India! In this fascinating title, readers are introduced to the ancient Indian civilization, including how it rose and why it fell. Engaging text combines with beautiful visuals to offer insight into the daily lives, beliefs, and rule of ancient Indians. Special features include profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and more!

"Engaging images accompany information about ancient Greece. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about the Taj Mahal. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--

""Engaging images accompany information about Petra. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--

"Engaging images accompany information about stunts. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

The action of the big screen--car crashes, torrential rainfall, ships sinking--is the work of special effects! Directors and crews use anything they can to create a real and captivating experience. Enormous models, airplane engines, controlled fires, and much more create the excitement we all crave! Young readers will marvel over this behind-the-scenes look at how movies are made.

"Engaging images accompany information about makeup. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Costumes and props fill the sets of films! From tiny, frozen blueberries in The Hunger Games to a 108-pound gown in the 1938 film Marie Antoinette, they take on many shapes and sizes. Today, some are even created through 3D printing! This title weaves through the costumes and props of our favorite films while captivating readers with relevant photos and riveting film facts.

Is it a space adventure or slit scan? The camera technique slit scan has been used to create the illusion of flying through space in movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey. Young readers will read about the camera tricks and special equipment used to create the jaw-dropping effects of motion pictures in Camera Tricks.

Did you know that the Labrador retriever that starred in Marley and Me was a rescue dog from a shelter in Florida? His is a true rags-to-riches story! This title explores the history of animals in entertainment while highlighting some of the pet pals we have grown to love on the silver screen!

Nearly fifty years ago, Reyn Guyer created the original Nerf ball. Since then, Nerf has blasted its way to becoming one of Hasbro's top brands. Learn more about the evolution of Nerf in this title.

Plows in the 1830s were not suitable for sticky sod, so John Deere invented a smooth, steel plow that worked for many farmers. He continued to press on by creating his own company and building a brand that is well-known today. In this title, young readers can discover more about this inspiring innovator and his company.

Through the development of Google's search engine and other online tools, founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have come a long way since their time at Stanford University. Explore more about Googles founders and innovations in this title.