Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
"When you look up at the night sky, do you ever wonder why some stars seem to move? These moving lights are not stars. They are artificial satellites, machines put into space to help us communicate or
Presents an introduction to global warming, discussing the impact of rising temperatures, melting ice, water shortages, increased rate of animal extinctions, and the current human efforts underway to
"By the middle of the 1800s, the United States had become two separate societies. The North and the South were divided by vast economic, educational, and cultural differences. There was widespread mis
We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like
Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to
Covering important figures throughout the Renaissance era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world
The tragic events of September 11, 2001 sent shockwaves around the globe that are still felt today. Nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks and thousands more were injured. On the afternoon
A number of teens end up fighting for LGBTQ rights because they passionately believe in social justice and want all young people to be safe and respected. Stand Up for LGBTQ Rights includes personal accounts from teen activists and others as it introduces readers to the issue, the activists, the tools of the trade, and the risks and rights of activism.
