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Odysseys in Extreme Sports invites advanced readers, whether typically athletes or spectators, along on a journey to experience six popular, adrenaline-pumping activities like never before. Showcasing techniques and gear while introducing groundbreaking innovators and legendary competitors, this series emphasizes the origins, development, and growth of each sport. Peppered with historical and colour shots, these titles also feature side panels that provide further insight and familiarize readers
As long as people have lived in community they have had systems of government. With historical and colour photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Government invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience four of the most well-known formal governing systems like never before. Comparing and contrasting features of one style against another's, these titles feature a sophisticated design that serves as a fitting backdrop to historical images. Investigative side panels, co
Odysseys in History invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience historic moments like never before. With an added focus on context and aftermath, these titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate both the awe and devastation of humanity’s most memorable actions.
Every biome on Earth contains predators and prey—links in food chains that connect different species to one another. Odysseys in Nature invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the relationships of the natural world like never before. Joining geography and science, these titles feature a sophisticated design that serves as a fitting backdrop to images of plants and animals from the entire spectrum of the food chain.
Every day, explorers and adventurers push their limits as they venture farther, faster, deeper, and higher into the natural world. Odysseys in Outdoor Adventures invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience six outdoor activities like never before. With colour photographs complementing the comprehensive texts, these titles feature a sophisticated design that depicts the tamer version of each activity before plunging into the breathtaking endeavors of thrill-seekers. Exploratory side
In a world strained by conflict, we look to the past for models of peace. With historical and full-color photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Peace invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the lives of important peace-seekers like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate key moments in each figure's life as well as the experiences that shaped their legacy. Side panels, coloured callouts, and
Writing quality creative prose that others want to read is both a gift and an art. But it is not necessarily innateùit is a skill that can be learned. Odysseys in Prose invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the process of prose writing like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design that is still friendly to the presentation of significant excerpts from famous works and renowned authors. ôThink Like a Writerö side panels, callout features, and coloured glossary
In a world permeated by technology, we sometimes struggle to keep pace with an ever-changing landscape. With historical and colour photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Technology invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the development of key technological innovations like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate important scientific principles, contributions of notable individuals and compa
At a time when environmental issues are being hotly debated, it is more important than ever that young people be fully informed. These titles invite advanced readers on a journey to explore the history of environmental affairs like never before. Each volume features a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs and relevant, compelling examples to clarify potentially complicated subjects. Multiple side bars provide fodder for additional discussion and thought, and numerous resources
This book concisely and accurately explains this important event to young readers on a level that they can understand.