Although their methodologies, areas of focus, and conclusions may diverge greatly, all philosophers in some form or another pose questions about universal truths. These individuals have elevated discourse and changed the way we interpret the world around us. Profiles of 101 of the most noteworthy individuals in the field introduce readers to the various philosophical schools of thought, as well as the ongoing questions and debates that have occupied...

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia is the perfect resource for information on the people, places, and events of yesterday and today. Students, teachers, and librarians can find fast facts combined with the quality and accuracy that have made Britannica the brand to trust. A tool for both the classroom and the library, no other desk reference can compare.

Did you know that people can find out how many things there are by counting them? Young learners will explore numbers and how to count in Numbers, a title in the Building My Vocabulary series. This series uses familiar images to help children develop language skills. Building My Vocabulary is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows,...

The book teaches children how to recognize the three safety colors of a traffi c light, know their significance and be able to use good judgment when crossing the street. STOP ITS A RED LIGHT! also creates an interactive discussion between the reader/listener, in providing children with a variety of situations, in which they can use their own cognitive ability, and good judgment, to determine a situation in knowing when it is safe to cross, or when...

Women have faced oppression and gender inequality throughout history. Yet despite overwhelming odds stacked against them, there have always been a brave few who challenged the status quo and wound up making great strides in a wide variety of fields. From ancient times to the present day, women have broken down barriers and emerged as influential and important political leaders, activists, scientists, writers, artists, athletes, performers, and more....

Did you know that things can be small, medium, or large in size? Young learners will explore and identify basic sizes in Sizes, a title in the Building My Vocabulary series. This series uses familiar images to help children develop language skills. Building My Vocabulary is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities,...

Updated for 2015, Me and You, is one book in the Britannica Discovery Library Series that is correlated to national curriculum standards. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages three to six. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted...

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The Arab Spring raised the most serious news question of the digital age: verification. How can you know if something is true. How can you know what you're looking at. #2 I had considered becoming a journalist, but I had not thrived at college and dropped out, taking a series of office jobs that left me unsatisfied. I began watching politicians and celebrities as...

From The Principal's Office is a book about public school administration. It discribes how and why administrators chose such a career and shares the experience of the author as he discribes his forty years in public education. The reader will share the highs, lows, flustrations and the how tos of a career that encompasses all levels of public education.

Did you know that President Theodore Roosevelt had a guinea pig called Fighting Bob Evans along with many other hilariously named pets? Were you aware that a certain Brazilian Emperor didn't oppose a military coup because he no longer enjoyed his job? Brought to you by renowned trivia historians Jack Goldstein and Jimmy Russell, this eBook is full of facts that will make you laugh, gasp in amazement and possibly blow your mind. Find out what percentage...