Ian F Mahaney

The ancient Maya civilization had a complex social structure, set of religious beliefs, and writing system. These are just some of the fun facts readers discover as they learn what it would be like to live among the Maya. Readers enhance their knowledge of common social studies curriculum topics as they explore topics such as Mayan art, social classes, and farming methods. These topics are presented through detailed main text, as well as additional...

The Inuit people have inhabited their northern homelands since ancient times. Readers discover the many facets of ancient Inuit life and the way it still reflected in modern Inuit culture. They explore Inuit hunting methods and art, as well as many other topics that meet common social studies curriculum standards. This information is presented through engaging main text, eye-catching fact boxes, and detailed maps. Readers also learn through colorful...

At any given time, extreme aircraft are flying above us, transporting people, fighting wars, and keeping our world safe. This text takes readers into the world of extreme airborne machines, covering such equipment as Boeing 777, the Airbus A380, The Globemaster, and more. Readers learn what aircraft are and understand how they assist extreme task forces and the military in carrying out their duties. The text also explores the lighter side of aircraft...

Who were the Paleoindians? They were the first people to come from Asia to the Americas. Readers discover what it would have been like to live among these people as they explore their culture, homelands, and daily activities, such as hunting and gathering. They also discover the archaeological finds that have allowed scientists and historians to determine how the Paleoindians lived. The detailed main text is aligned to social studies curriculum standards....

Soccer is truly an international sport. The game is fast-paced, but requires a lot of strategy. Readers will learn more about the intricacies of soccer and take a look at some math related to field size, how many miles / kilometers each player runs in a game, and many other interesting computations. Awesome photographs and engaging math challenges will help students see the real world connections.

Football is a very rough and physical sport that nevertheless takes a lot of thought and strategy. Players must have an instinctive understanding of distance, time, speed, and the trajectory of the ball. In this book, readers will get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the math behind football. Readers will also be challenged to figure out the answers to some problems along the way, all while they learn about their favorite sport.

Nothing cements knowledge learned in the classroom more than hands-on, real world applications that students can try on their own. Intriguing activities lead readers to discover concepts such as the area and perimeter at their playground. Playful problems simply explained, illustrated diagrams, and more will support and challenge readers to master these concepts.

Readers will explore how to represent and solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with problems relating to a day at the amusement park. Buying tickets, waiting in lines for rides, and getting a snack at the concession stand help readers realize that math is all around them.

When snow hits and roads become impassible, it's time to break out the snow vehicles that add an extreme element to winter. Readers learn about the awesome technology behind snow busters, snowmobiles, snow cats, plows, and more, discovering how these machines are engineered to operate in extreme weather circumstances. Readers see how cities, towns, ski resorts, and even the military deploy extreme snow vehicles to get their jobs done, and also how...