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Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout the year.

Did you know that…

A hundred years ago Chicago had a miniature underground train system that criss-crossed beneath the streets, delivering coal and other materials? The trains could go right into a building’s basement. Even today, few people know these tunnels exist….

Or that Paris has over six million skeletons buried in ancient chambers and tunnels beneath the city? The ancient Romans first dug up this spot while mining for rock, but 200 years ago the overcrowded city of Paris needed new space to bury its dead.

Hidden Worlds presents 11 intriguing stories of extraordinary tunnels past and present from around the world. This fascinating book will introduce you to nature’s tunneling mammals; the ancient Greek myth of the Minotaur in the labyrinth; the aqueducts of the ancient Romans; the hidden treasure in the pyramids of Egypt; the great escape of WWII prisoners of war…and much more!

Richly portrayed with large cartoon-style illustrations and informative yet wickedly funny captions, the stories in this original collection make for a riveting read. You’ll be amazed at the interesting facts you’ll unearth.

An introduction provides an overview of the hidden world of tunnels, the varied reasons why people have constructed them since ancient times, and how they have done so.

A special chapter at the end of the book provides more detailed information on each story. Additional resources, such as websites, are included.

An index will help locate specific places and events in the book, making this a useful reference tool for young students.

Read all the Start to Finish titles and discover how one thing becomes another.

Key Features:

• Step-by-Step recap with photos at the end of each book
• Fast facts – offering fun, sometimes little known facts about the subject
• Low, accessible reading level for emergent and struggling readers
• Glossary with pictures provides a visual review of important vocabulary terms
• Large, colorful photos provide a visual connection to the text
• Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

Aspiring architects will enjoy this introduction to construction, engineering, and design. They will learn how and which types of machinery are used to build large structures, and how different professions cooperate in putting together a project. Also discussed are the construction processes for bridges, tunnels, and skyscrapers-and a fantastic journey to the construction site of the Pyramids of Giza.

Ubiquitous (yoo-bik-wi-tuhs): Something that is (or seems to be) everywhere at the same time.

Amazon Exclusive: The Process of Beckie Prange, Illustrator of Ubiquitous
(Click on Images to Enlarge)

To create the intricate timeline found on the endpapers, Prange measured and laid out yarn	This is the print she made from the yarn	The print was then painted to create the final image

Everyone knows rainbows look magical, but how do they work?

You’ll find out when you join the Rainbow Patrol. Rainbow expert Roy G. Biv will guide you back in time to learn the importance of rainbows in ancient cultures. You’ll go inside a raindrop to discover how light bends to create the rainbow’s dazzling colors. Finally, you’ll return home and learn how to make your own rainbow!

You’ll become a real rainbow expert as noted astronomer E.C. Krupp and artist Robin Rector Krupp combine fascinating facts with dazzling illustrations to reveal the secrets of the rainbow. The creators of The Big Dipper and You bring their celestial know-how a little closer to earth in this entertaining introduction to our most colorful natural wonder.