Catalog Search Results
61) Sergey Brin
Author
Description
Sergey Brin made surfing the Web much more convenient when he cofounded Google with Larry Page in 1998. The pair first ran Google out of a rented garage! Discover how this Russian immigrant worked his way to the top in this informative read for young students.
62) Marissa Mayer
Author
Description
From being the first female engineer hired by Google to getting hired as President and CEO of Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer has become one of the most powerful women in business. Students will be inspired by her impressive achievements in this fact-filled title.
63) Fender
Author
Description
Fender instruments are responsible for some of the world's most famous songs. Since its early days, this company has been at the cutting edge of music. This engaging title for young readers uses detailed text and photos to help readers discover the history of Fender, from its earliest creations to its modern innovations. Features map the company's headquarters, highlight top products, profile the founder, call out charitable giving, and more.
64) Nike
Author
Formats
Description
Nike's Swoosh logo and "Just do it" tagline are recognizable around the world. But where did this top brand begin? This title for young readers explores Nike's origins and innovations, from its very first sneakers to today's top-selling products. Along the way, vibrant images provide visual support, fun facts add additional details, and features showcase the brand's headquarters, top products, founder, charitable giving, and more. Young sneaker fans...
65) LEGO
Author
Formats
Description
People of all ages love building with LEGO! In this title, readers can explore the history of the famous toy company, from its early years to its present-day products, charitable giving, and fan engagement. Special features profile a person important to the brand's beginnings, locate the company headquarters, show off favorite LEGO sets, highlight charitable giving, call out a fan event, and more. Students will enjoy building their reading skills...
Author
Description
Did you know that the Labrador retriever that starred in Marley and Me was a rescue dog from a shelter in Florida? His is a true rags-to-riches story! This title explores the history of animals in entertainment while highlighting some of the pet pals we have grown to love on the silver screen!
67) Special Effects
Author
Description
The action of the big screen--car crashes, torrential rainfall, ships sinking--is the work of special effects! Directors and crews use anything they can to create a real and captivating experience. Enormous models, airplane engines, controlled fires, and much more create the excitement we all crave! Young readers will marvel over this behind-the-scenes look at how movies are made.
68) Camera Tricks
Author
Description
Is it a space adventure or slit scan? The camera technique slit scan has been used to create the illusion of flying through space in movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey. Young readers will read about the camera tricks and special equipment used to create the jaw-dropping effects of motion pictures in Camera Tricks.
69) Makeup
Author
Description
During the filming of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter's scar was painted on 5,800 times! About 2,000 of those were painted on Daniel Radcliffe who played Harry Potter. This title explores the makeup, tools, and effects used to create everything from the scariest of monsters to the most elegant ladies.
Author
Description
Costumes and props fill the sets of films! From tiny, frozen blueberries in The Hunger Games to a 108-pound gown in the 1938 film Marie Antoinette, they take on many shapes and sizes. Today, some are even created through 3D printing! This title weaves through the costumes and props of our favorite films while captivating readers with relevant photos and riveting film facts.
71) Stunts
Author
Description
Tom Cruise performed his own stunts for the film Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol, which included dangling 1,700 feet from the world's tallest building! Students will explore the extreme amount of planning, equipment, training, and expertise that goes into the stunts performed in films as they dive into this action-packed title.
72) Disney
Author
Formats
Description
Disney has been making magic for 100 years and counting! In this title, fact-filled text and crisp photos introduce readers to the history of the iconic brand, from its early years to the present day. Along the way, fun facts add interesting details, and features profile the brand's creator, showcase early box office successes, highlight a famous ride, graph favorite movie sales, and more. Readers will enjoy this fun dose of Disney magic!
73) The Television
Author
Description
For more than 100 years, the television has sparked wonder and excitement in people around the world! A device that displayed fuzzy pictures on small screens has become an entertainment machine. In this title, readers will discover the history of the television and how it has advanced over time. Leveled text also covers how television impacts life today and what we may expect in the future. Features include profiles, a timeline, fun facts, and more!...
74) The Telephone
Author
Description
Believed by some to be one of the most important inventions of all time, the telephone has helped connect people all over the world. This title welcomes readers with a narrative that showcases the telephone today. From there, readers dial into the history and development of the telephone. The text also discusses how the telephone impacts life today and how it may work in the future. Features compliment the text through a profile, a diagram, a timeline...
75) Minecraft
Author
Formats
Description
Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time! Through informative text and photos, this title introduces readers to the history of Minecraft from its beginnings to the present-day, including important releases and updates, charitable giving, fan engagement, and more. Features offer additional information, including a creator profile, a historic timeline, a sales graph, a character feature, and more. Readers will enjoy exploring the Minecraft...
76) Sega
Author
Description
Sonic the Hedgehog is Sega's iconic mascot. But the history of this company is full of many other well-known products, games, and characters. This book for young readers explores Sega's history, including how it was founded, how it grew, and how its fans continue to enjoy it. Leveled text combines with vibrant images to introduce the subject, while features map the company headquarters, highlight top games, profile a person important to the brand's...
77) The Internet
Author
Description
The Internet has changed the way more than half the world's population communicates and accesses information. The invention dates to the Cold War, when its purpose was to provide security. Today, the Internet does so much more! Readers will learn about the development of the Internet, how it impacts life today, and what it may look like in the future. A profile introduces an Internet pioneer, a diagram shows how the Internet works, and fun facts offer...
78) Vaccines
Author
Description
Vaccines have been used for more than 1,000-years! The first vaccine was made to protect people against smallpox. Today, vaccines help protect people from many diseases and illnesses. This title walks readers through the history of vaccines, how they work and impact our lives, and what we may expect in the future. Features highlight an inventor and a specific vaccine, show how many vaccines work, and more. Readers will have a new appreciation for...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request