Learn about how a wheel and axle works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by
How many siblings does the average girl your age have? At what age do most girls start dating? How do other girls your age handle friend drama? Find the answers to these questions and more as you try
Did you know that a flower in the rain forest smells like a dead body? Discover other mind-blowing facts about plants! The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student
How many girls your age have a social media account? What are the most popular social media websites? How many followers does the average teen have? Find the answers to these questions and more while
How often should you wash your hair? At what age do most girls start shaving their legs? How many girls your age wear makeup? Find the answers to these questions and more about growing up GIRL!
Discusses the main concerns of the environmental movement in the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what's changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.
Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young readers will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes while doing so.
Discusses the main concerns of the protest movements of the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what's changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.
Johannes Gutenberg wasn't just an inventor. He was also a goldsmith, printer, and publisher. Young readers will discover how this man found a way to bring information to people near and far.
"Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young readers will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes while doing so"--
Traces the history of dissent in the United States from the civil rights, anti-Vietnam War, and other movements of the 1960s, and the era's counterculture, and describes both subsequent progress and t
Johannes Gutenberg wasn't just an inventor. He was also a goldsmith, printer, and publisher. Young readers will discover how this man found a way to bring information to people near and far.
"Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor. He was also a physicist and businessman. Young readers will discover how he became a great scientist whose inventions made a better life for most everyone"--
Traces the environmental movement from the publication of Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" in 1962 and the first Earth Day in 1970, and describes both subsequent progress and the way things have not ch
"What does it mean to be biased? Emerging readers need to know the differences between facts, fiction, and opinions. Readers will also learn how facts, fiction, and opinions affect advertisements, new
What does it mean to be biased? Emerging readers need to know the differences between facts, fiction, and opinions. Readers will also learn how facts, fiction, and opinions affect advertisements, news
In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from India and Southeast Asia explores the stories of two families
In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Mexico and Central America explores the stories of two boys w
Stories of alien encounters and mysterious objects in the sky have fascinated humans for years. But do beings from other worlds really exist? Take a look at the evidence and decide for yourself!
"Join Superman as he takes Doomsday to the very edges of our solar system, and along the way learn real-world science facts about Neptune, the farthest planet from the Sun"--
Super-villain Darkseid is ready to conquer the galaxy, and he's starting with Jupiter! Join the Man of the Steel as he battles the evil tyrant and his servants, and along the way discover real-world s
The troublesome imp Mr. Mxyzptlk is causing complete chaos on Mars! Join Superman as he puts an end to the prankster's tricks, and along the way discover real-world science facts about the red planet.
General Zod and other Kryptonian criminals have escaped the Phantom Zone, and now they're taking over Saturn! Join Superman as he sends the villains back to prison, and along the way discover real-wor
Rampaging robots are attacking Earth and its Moon, and it's all the work of super-computer criminal Brainiac! Join Superman as he foils the villain's plans, and along the way learn real-world science
When Doomsday arrives on Earth, the Man of Steel knows he must get his deadliest enemy as far from the planet as possible. Join Superman as he takes Doomsday to the very edges of our solar system, and
The intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo has his sights set on the Man of Steel. Join Superman as he leads the villain to Mercury to thwart his evil plans, and along the way learn real-world science facts
Bizarro is on the hunt for a new home world, and he has set up camp in the most unlikely location. Join Superman as he confronts his villainous clone on Uranus, and along the way learn real-world scie
When a mysterious spacecraft lands on Venus, Superman discovers Mongul and Draaga actually have their sights on capturing him. Join the Man of Steel as he battles for his freedom, and along the way le
Stories of human encounters with large apelike creatures have fascinated humans for years. But do creatures known as bigfoots or yetis really exist? Take a look at the evidence and decide for yourself
Madam C.J. Walker wasn't just an inventor. She was also a political activist and businesswoman. Young readers will discover that she was not only fought for civil rights, but became one of the most s
Discusses the main concerns of the womens' movement in the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what's changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.
Discusses the main concerns of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what's changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.
Follow the development of trains, planes and ships, as they have grown more powerful, faster, and more fantastical through engineering skill, design and ambition.
