This book covers everything you need to know about Mount Everest and the people who have climbed it. Diagrams, timelines, and photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, an index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 6 Subject: Geography Genre: Biography/Autobiography Comprehension Skill/Strategy: Sequence of Events Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA): 60 Guided Reading Level: X Lexile Level: 790L DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science, math and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.

This 550-word book covers all sorts of information about tectonic plates, volcanoes, and highlands. Beautiful photography is accompanied by key diagrams and a glossary that explain the topic in detail. Discussion questions aid in comprehension of the subject matter. Grade: 2 Subject: Earth Science Genre: Informational Text Comprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Cause and Effect Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 30 Guided Reading Level: N Lexile Level: N/A DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.

This book covers everything about mountains, from how they're formed, to their climate, to where they're found, to the people who have settled them. A glossary and index address key subject matter and terms, while discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 4 Subject: Geography Genre: Informational Text Comprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Ideas/Details Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA): 40 Guided Reading Level: S Lexile Level: 810L DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.

This book covers everything you need to know about flags around the world and throughout history. Diagrams of colors and symbols, fun fact boxes, and photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, maps, an index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 5 Subject: World Cultures Genre: Informational Text Comprehension Skill/Strategy: Comprehend/Take Notes Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA): 50 Guided Reading Level: T Lexile Level: 920L DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science, math and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.

"In every chapter, Ferris and Stein use examples from everyday life and pop culture to draw students into thinking sociologically and to show the relevance of sociology to their relationships, jobs, and future goals. Data Workshops in every chapter give students a chance to apply theoretical concepts to their personal lives and actually do sociology.

This book is a pragmatic guide to building more meaningful, positive organisations. It bridges the gap between the latest research on well-being and today's organisational practices, highlighting where organisations can learn from the latest insights on human well-being. Translating the findings from top experts in the field into easy-to-understand language, this practical manual will help managers, executives and employees make a positive impact on their organisations. "Building Positive Organisations" investigates this broad topic and offers proven step-by-step exercises to help people and organisations flourish. "Successful 21st-century organisations have embedded positive psychology practices into their DNA and thrive on people who are flourishing. This book is a terrific how-to manual for building positive organisations. An exciting book to read." - Nick van Dam, chief global learning officer, McKinsey & Company "Rens has systematically and effectively implemented the best of positive psychology in a number of settings, from elite sports to corporate teams. My hope is that many more will benefit from his important work in the future." - Tal Ben-Shahar, author, lecturer, former teacher at Harvard University "Rens ter Weijde is a person with a high degree of positive energy, which he combines with a deep scientific knowledge of happiness. I saw Rens work with diverse cross-cultural teams on happiness and team building with extraordinary positive results in a very short time. His book Building Positive Organisations gives a profound overview of the scientific research on happiness, and offers multiple methods and links on how to scale happiness with teams and in organisations towards a sustainable world." - Alfred Tolle, director Nordic LCS at Google

Chew on these one-of-a-kind conversation starters! Pass the salt? Eat your peas? You can do better than that! This book provides you with 365 ways to spark conversation and engage your youngsters while you gather around the table. Make dinnertime a lively experience the whole family looks forward to, as kids share their ideas, explore their creativity, and let you in on their wildest dreams with fun (and thought-provoking) questions like: If you could adopt a single trait from a wild animal, such as horns or a poisonous bite, what would it be? If you could invite any character from a book or movie to do something with you, who would you invite and what would you do? What would your life be like if you could be invisible? Studies show that kids who participate in regular family meals get better grades, have larger vocabularies, and are healthier than kids who don’t. So grab your fork--and your imagination--because it’s never too early to start a dynamic dinner routine!

An intermediate ELT grammar reference and practice book which includes examples and explanations of form and usage, units that contrast different structures, revision units, and a 32-page test section.

Discover the importance of sugar, top-fermenting yeasts and Belgian hops to the success of these intricate, traditional ales. Learn about Belgian-style ale history and character profiles, and then try your hand at brewing an Oud Bruin, Trippel, or a Grand Cru. Explore high gravity mashing, brewing, fermentation, and ester development. The Classic Beer Style Series from Brewers Publications examines individual world-class beer styles, covering origins, history, sensory profiles, brewing techniques and commercial examples.

A pioneer in the fields of astrophysics and astro-archeology, J. Norman Lockyer believed that ancient Egyptian monuments were constructed "in strict relation to the stars." In this celebrated study, he explores the relationship between astronomy and architecture in the age of the pharaohs. Lockyer addresses one of the many points already extensively investigated by Egyptologists: the chronology of the kings of Egypt. All experts are in accord regarding the identity of the first monarch, but they cannot agree upon the dates of his reign within a thousand years. The author contends that by applying a knowledge of astronomy to the actual site orientation of the region's pyramids and temples, accurate dating can be achieved. In order to accomplish this, Lockyer had to determine the level of the ancient Egyptian ideas of astronomy. Some of his inferences have been invalidated by subsequent scholarship, but many of his other conclusions stand firm and continue to provide sensational leads into contemporary understanding of archaic astronomy.