This Rookie Biography teaches young readers about Henry Ford, the inventor of the first modern car and the assembly line. Young readers will learn how he grew up on a farm, liked to build machines, and made cars

Profiles of nine of the biggest names in the game today take you courtside. Get in on all the hardwood action with: Gilbert Arenas, Gilbert Arenas, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nach, Dwyane Wade, Manu Ginobili, Ben Gordon, Emeka Okafor, Grant Hill

The history of Pakistani handicrafts goes back to the 3rd millennium B.C. An endless variety of handicrafts including wood and ivory inlay, beaten brass and copper ware, enamed work, jewellery, rugs and fabrics are avaiable in almost every rook and corner of the country. From Multan come camel skin and bone products as well as textiles and ceramic tiles. Lahore is famous for its carved and inlaid wood objects, meena jewellery and hand-block fabrics. Peshawar is known for its copper and brass ware, exquisite objects made of onyx and carpets of excellent quality

Dozens of Instant and Irresistible Ideas and Activities From Creative Teachers Across the Country

The Adoption of Islam by the Turks is one of the most significant events in history

Following the well-known and much-loved Rookie Books format, these fun and informative books introduce early elementary-school children to the basic facts about major holidays. Each book explains the development of the holiday and how it is celebrated today, and includes holiday games, traditions, crafts, and foods. --This text refers to the Paperback edition

What if a dinosaur catches the flu?Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"?Does he drop dirty tissues all over the floor?Does he fling his medicine out of the door? Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty scary. How DO dinosaurs get well soon? They drink lots of juice, and they get lots of rest

This title tells the story of the Scots from the desperate Dark Ages to the terrible 20th century. It provides facts on cool kings, cruel kings, mean queens and wise women. Find out about William Wallace, sick Scottish torture techniques and gory Scottish ghost stories