Describes the earthquake and subsequent fire that devastated San Francisco in 1906, including the events leading up to it, the damage it caused, and how the city was rebuilt after the disaster.
Presents the history of the French and Indian War, including the conflicts between Britain, France, and Native Americans that led to the war, the events of the war, the conquest of Quebec, and the res
Looks at how some media projects unrealistic standards of beauty and the effects of these depictions on young audiences, while also examining how advertising campaigns and programs have aimed to help
This series provides a straightforward, hands-on approach to the basics of healthy living for beginners of all ages. Move and Get Healthy! will take readers through the basics of healthy eating and ph
Graphic novels aren’t just for superheroes! Lewis and Clark have been plucked from history books and their lives and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels.
Presents information on the cause of the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill; the effect on workers, animals, and the environment; and what is being done to help the Gulf Coast recover.
Explores the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic, including why it was considered the ultimate ship, what life aboard the ship was like, and how the wrecked ship was discovered seventy-five years af
Describes how residents of the Gulf States prepared for Hurricane Katrina, the devastation the storm caused when it made landfall, and how the damaged areas have recovered.
Looks at the causes of, reactions to, and consequences of the 1986 nuclear reactor explosion in Chernobyl, and discusses steps that have been taken to ensure a similar disaster does not occur again.
Describes the history of the Challenger space shuttle, the events leading up to its explosion in January 1986, and the disaster's impact on space flight.
Discusses the causes of volcanoes, how scientist predict eruptions and study them, and some of history's deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruptions.
Looks at the life of the American poet known for his work "Leaves of Grass," covering his youth, early jobs, career as a writer, and time as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War.
