New Releases by William Caper

Learn about ancient Greek culture and how it helped shape the art, ideas, words, and stories of the modern world.

Learn about the people of India and China and how the two early civilizations left their mark on the modern world.

Find out about the powerful Aztec empire that ruled Mexico and built temples toward the sky.

Learn about Alexander the Great and his accomplishments as king, general, and conqueror.

"Describes the U.S. Army Rangers, including the group''s history, weapons, gear, and missions"--Provided by publisher.

"Profiles Roman Gladiators, including their everyday life, training, fighting methods, and societal role, as well as their decline and role in popular culture"--Provided by publisher.

"At twenty, he was the king of a country. By age thirty, he ruled an empire. He has been called the greatest general who ever lived. He was Alexander the Great!"--Page 4 of cover.

Learn about ancient Greek culture and how it helped shape the art, ideas, words, and stories of the modern world.

Readers learn about two ancient civilizations -- the Indus River Valley and the Huang He River Valley.

Reading intervention for students in Grades 3-8 who are reading at Grade level 3. Each skill pack follows a 5-day lesson plan.

Uncover the golden age of Greek civilization.

Looks at the disease typhoid fever, its causes, how it affects the body, how it is prevented, and the history of its outbreaks.

For thousands of years, tiny invaders have been attacking humans—and killing them by the millions. Who—or rather what—are these nearly invisible killers? They are deadly germs that have caused some of the world''s worst epidemics, including massive outbreaks of influenza, smallpox, and typhoid fever. In Nightmare Plagues, children become medical detectives as they discover how these deadly diseases began. First-person accounts and dramatic photos bring to life the different ways in which these devastating illnesses spread throughout the world—and the heroic efforts of doctors who rushed to find a cure. Most importantly, children learn how to avoid catching one of these killer diseases in the first place!

Jump into a life from long ago! YOU CHOOSE who to be, where to go, and what to do. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Will you even survive? It''s up to you!

In 1798, the governor of Australia, John Hunter, came across an odd-looking animal. It was unlike anything he had ever seen. Curious as to the identity of the mysterious creature, he shipped the strange animal to scientists in Great Britain so they could study it. At first, the scientists thought the animal was a hoax. No real animal could look so bizarre. Was it a fish, a bird, or a mammal? No sooner did scientists determine that this rare animal was indeed real than a new set of questions arose that would take scientists over a century to answer. In Platypus: A Century-long Mystery, kids follow the work of scientists as they study the platypus and attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding the animal''s identity. Large, full-color photos and a narrative text will keep readers turning the pages for more.

Explains why Florida panthers became an endangered species, and describes the efforts of scientists to bring them back from the brink of extinction.

Was it too late to save the Florida panther? For hundreds of years these large cats roamed the entire southeastern United States. Yet by the 1950s, years of hunting and habitat loss had pushed these beautiful creatures to the brink of extinction. Would people find a way to help the panther survive? In Florida Panthers: Struggle for Survival, children relive the inspiring and heroic efforts of people who stepped in to save this remarkable creature when all seemed lost. Through this true tale of wildlife survival, readers discover the bold and creative ideas that Americans and their government have used to protect and care for the country''s endangered wildlife.

Explains why American bison became an endangered species, and describes the efforts of William Hornaday to bring them back from the brink of extinction.

Describes the events that occurred when the steamship Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in 1912.

Discusses the Challenger space shuttle explosion, including information on the shuttle, the crew, and what went wrong.

Readers learn about two ancient civilizations -- the Indus River Valley and the Huang He River Valley.

"At twenty, he was the king of a country. By age thirty, he ruled an empire. He has been called the greatest general who ever lived. He was Alexander the Great!"--P. [4] of cover.

Contains one hundred chronologically arranged entries that present the stories of ships and planes that have had a significant impact on history, describing vessels and aircraft that have been involved in historic events, as well as those whose development marked a major step forward in the advancement of technology.

How did a poor, shy little girl from the housing projects of New York City rise to Hollywood stardom and international fame? By the time she was twenty years old, Whoopi Goldberg was a high school dropout, a recovered drug addict, and a divorced mother. Moving to California, she found whatever work she could: as a bricklayer, a bank teller, even a hairstylist for the dead at a funeral parlor. Throughout her life, Goldberg''s dream was to be a performer, and that dream led her at last to Broadway and then to Hollywood and an Academy Award for her role in the movie Ghost. Outrageous Whoopi Goldberg is not a typical Hollywood personality, and her rocky pathway to success and fame is a compelling story.

Teacher''s Guide for Candles in Space Teacher''s Guide in the Spot On Science & Technology Series