Elise Wallace: 8 books

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...

Explore what it takes to compete in one of the world's greatest races as you exercise your skills in division! Students will build their literacy skills and math content knowledge while engaged in reading about the mushers, the sled dogs, and the grueling Alaskan terrain that make up the Iditarod....

Explore the world's strangest races and the serious competitors seeking to break new world records! From toilet racing to the fastest freefall time, take a look at some of the strange things people do as you measure the time it takes to set a world record. By integrating math and literacy skills,...

Learn factors and multiples while reading about Dia de los Muertos! Originating in Mexico and celebrated around the world, this tradition brings people together as they remember the passing of loved ones. Explore the traditions of the Day of the Dead as ancestors are honored with food, flowers, gifts,...

This informational text is packed with facts and sidebars about historical and modern-day disasters such as the Space Shuttle Challenger, the Great Smog of London, the Pacific Garbage Patch, the Library of Alexandria, Chernobyl, and more. Featuring TIME© content and images, the high-interest content...

Everyone has heard of famous scientists like Einstein, Curie, Galileo, and Darwin. But some scientists have been overlooked by history. Virginia Apgar, Caroline Herschel, Percy Julian, and Rosalind Franklin are scientists who had to overcome adversity in order to succeed in their fields. Readers will...

Three cheers for the champions of the animal kingdom! These are the largest, smallest, smartest, and sneakiest creatures in the world. From the tiny bumblebee bat to the massive saltwater crocodile, these unique animals deserve a round of applause for breaking records for size and speed. By integrating...

Take a tour of some of the greatest engineering marvels-bridges! From San Francisco to Sydney, these feats of engineering have a unique history waiting to be told. Learn about the engineers-and the engineering-behind the most famous and revered bridges in the world. By integrating math and literacy...