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Ambush

This action-packed story begins with the fall of the Qin Empire when the Chu and Han Kingdoms-and their illustrious warlords-battle for control of all of China. When the Chu army agrees to cease fighting and return home, they are followed and attacked by the Han army. Eventually, the Chu army is completely defeated, and their leader killed. Thus begins the Han dynasty, the second unified empire in Chinese history.

Ambush of Tigers, An: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns

Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This fun-filled romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for animals through wordplay. Clever rhymes and humorous illustrations bring these collective nouns to life in funny ways, making it easy to remember which terms and animals go together. A glossary in the back matter offers further explanation of words used as collective nouns, such as sleuth meaning "detective.

America at War

America at War delivers an in-depth look at the role the United States played in the major wars throughout its history. Each book explores how the nation became involved in the conflict and provides interesting facts about key players, major battles, and overall impact. From dramatic moments to critical events, each spread takes readers on an exciting journey.

America by the Numbers

American Cities

Each book in the American Cities series explores the geography, history, and people that give the featured city its distinctive flairAmerican Cities is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

American Government

Governments help our society run smoothly. This series introduces early readers to the different types of government in the United States, exploring their parts, roles, and how people fill their offices.

American Government Handbooks

Unique handbooks comprise the American Government series. With the confusing political discourse in today's world, it's no wonder kids tune out. How can we tune them back in? The stale descriptions in standard American government textbooks do nothing to motivate learning. The readability is too high. And the language too dry. How can we make it personal? Accessible? Interesting? Even humorous?

American Journey, The (Pogo Books)

Why do immigrants come to the United States? How do they assimilate and maintain their culture? The American Journey answers these questions and more, while introducing readers to the history of the country of origin, steps to becoming a U.S. citizen, and obstacles immigrants overcome. Bright, colour photographs complement the carefully levelled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun.

American Presidents (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)

Who has been the Commander in Chief? In this series for young readers, levelled text and engaging images combine to create a portrait of famous American presidents. From George Washington to Joseph Biden, readers will learn about some of the most well-known presidents in American history.

American Tall Tales (Mermaid)  

With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, these classic tall tales are retold to introduce a new generation of readers to larger-than-life characters from American history. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.