Heart Stopping Roller Coasters

Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and their construction.

Hold on tight! Kids are about to discover the biggest, fastest, and scariest roller coasters in the world. From the Kingda Ka in New Jersey thats as tall as a 45-story building to the Steel Dragon 2000 in Japan that covers the length of 27 football fields, these gigantic structures will capture the imagination and delight of every young reader.

Roller coasters offer riders high speeds and thrilling drops! The fastest roller coasters can reach speeds over 100 miles per hour! Eager students will plunge into learning about how roller coasters offer fast, sky-high thrills.

Librarians can use this book to become leaders in their schools, collaborating with teachers to keep them abreast of resources that will facilitate the inclusion of STEM in the curriculum. Teaching STEM and Common Core with Mentor Text explains the basics of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and shows how librarians can become a key component in STEM education, guiding teachers and sparking interest though the books and technology inherent in their curriculum. The volume offers 20 mentor texts, plus in-depth, collaborative lesson plans linked to the Common Core Standards for K–5 librarians. There are additional lessons for classroom teachers, as well as activities that can easily be done in the library or classroom. Each lesson includes mentor text information, an overview of the lesson, step-by-step lesson plans, assessment options, and extension activities. By implementing these lessons in the library, librarians will be able to cover multiple Common Core State Standards and science standards, and at the same time establish the library as a resource for teaching STEM subjects.

Describes amusement park rides, including the Steel Dragon 2000, the Singapore Flyer, the Giant Drop and more.

Mollie finally marred Brendan, they keep distance after the marrige.rendan hated her, also protect her,"Mollie, what's wrong with you? You are Mrs. Lester, why you let people bully you like this?" After,Brendan knew the truth. He was furious, "Is he the reason why you marry me?" Mollie didn't love him, neither rely on him. He must lost his mind to wonder her explanation. Unexpectedly, Mollie said, "Let's divorce." "Do you really think I am a fool?" Brendan stared her with scarlet eyes...

A kindergarten-level introduction to mice, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their hairless tails.

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Filled with color photos as stunning as the region itself, Fodor's The Carolinas and Georgia delivers the best of the South from the pristine waters of the Outer Banks to genteel Charleston and bustling Atlanta and everywhere in between. Beaches, golf courses, mountains, Southern food, and historical and cultural sites keep travelers coming back. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Coverage of The North Carolina Coast; Central North Carolina; Asheville and the North Carolina Mountains; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Myrtle Beach, SC, and the Grand Strand; Charleston, SC; Hiltonhead, SC, and the Lowcountry; The Midlands and the Upstate, SC; Savannah, GA; Georgia's Coastal Isles and the Okefenokee; Southwest Georgia; Atlanta, GA; Central and North Georgia Planning to focus on Savannah? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Savannah.