New Releases by Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers

Readers can put the past 40 years into sharp perspective with these decade-specific titles. Each volume presents a complete picture of world news and views within the context of science and technology, politics, fashion, music, art and architecture, sports, leisure, and entertainment. Defining moments of each decade span the globe, offering a complete understanding of worldwide events and trends.

Now preteens can examine science in a meaningful way through this 12-book, reader-friendly series. In each title, reader focus on the vocational, environmental, technological, and societal aspects of major scientific principles. An exciting Internet theme is also carried through the graphics and text, with "links," "buttons," and "byte-sized fact" boxes. Application activities allow readers to use their new knowledge in everyday life.

Nature''s more violent outbursts are explored through this exciting four-book series that examines natural disasters, where they strike, and the damage they cause. The nature of our restless Earth unfolds through colorful diagrams, simplifying the science of volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, and storms. Fact boxes highlight famous disasters throughout history.

Invite readers to investigate the captivating world of the animal kingdom with this two-book series. Each book is filled with thousands of facts from leading experts around the world. The magnificent illustrations and highly readable and definitive text will inspire readers for years to come.

Whether reading for fun or exploring the inexplicable, readers will enjoy the accounts of puzzling events and mysterious creatures in this 14-book series. Intriguing subjects range from extraterrestrials to water monsters and from ghosts to mysterious healing methods. Each title examines the facts, offers rational explanations where possible, and leaves the mystery unexplained.

Reader interest really revs up as they get up to speed on the vehicles they love to read about. Each title in this exciting series provides a thorough overview of each vehicle, its varying purposes, and how it operates.

Six titles render a view of past civilizations with remarkable depth and clarity. Influences such as politics, war, trade, everyday life, art and architecture, and religion offer insight into how inhabitants of these great cultures lived. Each title highlights the legacy left by the major events and developments of these civilizations. Quotations from ancient sources and modern historians lend a fresh perspective to factual information.

Traditional folktales, recipes, games, and other fun activities transport readers to another country. Each title examines a specific culture through regional foods, religion and festivals, special and every day clothing, and music and dance. A brief history and discussion of the topography of each country puts its cultural diversity into perspective.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

Readers and report writers get the big picture by examining the planet continent by continent. Each volume offers a look at countries in the continent and brings to light similarities and differences in culture, language, and geography. Readers explore each region and gain an understanding of geography, history, and natural resources. Quotes from inhabitants of each continent offer a personal view on life around the world.

Explore Earth''s water world with this indepth and colorful five-book series. Ideal for young adults, these titles highlight physical features and motion of the world''s waters, their history, and their vital roles as habitats for Earth''s plant and animal life.

Sneak a peak into the lives of every American president through these entertaining and informative biographies. Young readers get historically accurate, anecdotal accounts of the events each president helped shape, from the founding years of George Washington to the modern challenges of William Jefferson Clinton.

Give your students the skills, strategies, and confidence to do their best on the Metropolitan Achievement Tests, Seventh Edition. Test Best provides the grade-specific, test-specific instruction and practice students need to succeed on all three sections.

Discusses Egypt''s geography, people, and culture, with special emphasis on the challenges presented by economic development.