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Monsters, heroes, and natural phenomena are among the topics covered in this thematic exploration of the mythology of ancient Greece. In addition to weaving colourful stories throughout the text, every volume reveals how those stories both reflected and provided order to Greek society, culture, customs, and values. The continuing influence of these stories on Western culture is also discussed.

Life in the Military (BrightPoint Press)

Life in the Military gives readers insight into what life is like in different branches of the US military. The books explore the training requirements and job opportunities available in each branch. Each book includes an infographic, resources to aid in further research, and source notes.

Life in the Special Forces (BrightPoint Press)

Life in the Special Forces looks at the work of the most elite soldiers in the US military. The series explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of these troops, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Life on Earth! Biodiversity Explained

From the ocean to the forest floor, living things are in danger. Explore the importance of biodiversity and the current threats against the plants and animals that are key to the survival of entire ecosystems. Investigate and explore the impact of a loss of biodiversity on our planet, the direct effects on animals around us, and how it could negatively impact humans. Readers will learn the problems of the present, what they might face in the future, and what they can do to help all life on Earth

Life on the Edge

On Earth, life is a biological battle that only the fittest survive. In this gripping and fascinating series, readers will discover some of our planet's most incredible organisms and the brutal biomes they inhabit. Full of amazing photographs and a stunning design, this series shines a spotlight on living processes at their most extreme and the fight for life on the edge.

Lights On! Animals That Glow

Students will be amazed to learn that some insects and ocean animals make their own light, the amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some creatures dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescence-and get ready for a glow show!

Like a Bird: The Art of the American Slave Song

Enslaved African Americans longed for freedom, and that longing took many forms-including music. Drawing on biblical imagery, slave songs both expressed the sorrow of life in bondage and offered a rallying cry for the spirit. Like a Bird brings together text, music, and illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Michele Wood to convey the rich meaning behind thirteen of these powerful songs.

Like Spilled Water

Nineteen-year-old Na has always been in the shadow of her younger brother, Bao-bao, her parents' cherished son. When they were younger, Na's parents went to work in the city, bringing Bao-bao along and devoting all their savings to his education, while Na was left behind in the countryside. But when Bao-bao dies suddenly, Na realizes how little she knew him. Did he really kill himself because of a low score on China's all-important college entrance exam? Na learns that Bao-bao had many secrets,

Lion Lights: My Invention That Made Peace with Lions

This is Richard Turere's own story: Richard grew up in Kenya as a Maasai boy, herding his family's cattle, which represented their wealth and livelihood. Richard's challenge was to protect their cattle from the lions who prowled the night just outside the barrier of acacia branches that surrounded the farm's boma or stockade. Though not well-educated, 12-year-old Richard loved tinkering with electronics. Using salvaged components, spending $10, he surrounded the boma with blinking lights, and th

Listen to the Earth: Caring for Our Planet

The lyrical narrative, gorgeous illustrations, and information-rich sidebars are built around the central concept of Earth Overshoot Day, the date each year when humanity has used all the resources the planet can regenerate in the entire year. In 2022 that date is July 28th--everything we consume and discard from then to December 31 is borrowed from the future. Listen to the Earth describes and illustrates in child-welcoming terms the global societal changes and actions that will push Earth Over