Super Science Facts: Social Science Set (Complete Set (1 of each title))
ISBN: 9781634023658
Description:
This social science set introduces students to fascinating facts about civilizations of the ancient world.
The Super Science Facts series is packed with high-interest information for students in grades 5 through 12. Each 48-page book contains no more than 2,000 words per book so as not to overwhelm struggling readers. Each page is supported by colorful images on every page to support comprehension. Also includes content vocabulary defined in context and repeated in a glossary at the back of each book.
The Social Sciences set includes:
The Inca Empire ISBN: 9781634023634
At its peak, the Inca Empire stretched for over 2,500 miles, all connected by paved roads. How did a tiny tribe turn into a mighty empire? And why did they disappear? Lexile: 670
The Kingdom of Kush ISBN: 9781634023641
Like the Egyptians, the Kush built pyramids, used picture writing, and lived along the Nile River. Learn about how the Kush built a kingdom in the desert sand. Lexile: 700
The Shang Dynasty ISBN: 9781634023658
More than 3,600 years ago, the Shang Dynasty arose beside the Yellow River in China. The Shang invented a form of writing, a calendar, and were experts at bronze work. Lexile: 690
The First Persian Empire ISBN: 9781634023665
The First Persian Empire was the largest and best-organized empire of the ancient world, connected by 1,500 miles of roads, as well as the first to offer mail service. Lexile: 700
The Indus Valley Civilization ISBN: 9781634023672
The Indus Valley people built cities with indoor plumbing and sewage systems. Their civilization is one of the oldest on Earth, and also one of the most mysterious. Lexile: 650