One of Shakespeare's most frequently performed comedies, Much Ado About Nothing includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Hero and Claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, Don John, strikes out at their happiness. Beatrice and Benedick are kept apart by pride and mutual antagonism until others decide to play Cupid. --Publisher

Introduces garbage trucks, describing what they do and their various parts.

Introduces tow trucks, describing their function, parts, and how they work.

"Plan for it! Creating smart goals, breaking down tasks, and organizing helps us stay on track so we can take on anything. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make planning fun, while hands-on activities put the social and emotional learning into action. Explore how life works when we think it out"--

"In this book, readers will learn what it means to advocate for oneself, how to identify individual strengths and weaknesses, and how to take ownership of one's own tasks and responsibilities within a group setting or project. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage...

Has any other love story become so enmeshed in our culture as the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet? In fair Verona the families of Montague and Capulet are locked in a long-standing, bitter blood feud when young Romeo Montague slips into a masquerade party at the Capulet's. During the dance he glimpses Juliet, the daughter of the house, and is struck by love at first sight. She returns his passion and they promise each other everlasting love notwithstanding...

Uses brief text, illustrations, quizzes, games, and experiments to explain all about sound, which sounds animals and humans can hear, how sound can smash matter, and how it can heal.

Love and marriage and coming to terms with the mate one has chosen are examined in this comedy of cross purposes when a father stipulates that his elder, and shrewish daughter, must be married before the younger.