When Jimmy Carter was a boy, he listened to his parents talk about local politics and watched them live out their Baptist faith in the community. From the fields of his family farm to traveling the wo
Travel back to a time when: All children wore dresses, even boys. Chasing a pig was a form of entertainment. Step into the lives of the colonists, and get the scoop on clothes, homes, and daily life i
Travel back to a time when: No one knew what germs were or that they made you sick. People believed the moon had magical powers. Step into the lives of the colonists, and learn the cold, hard facts ab
Presents information on historic floods in history, from the deadly flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to modern floods in the southern United States and Bangladesh, and describes some measures to prev
Presents eyewitness accounts of some of the most powerful tornadoes in history, and describes how tornadoes form, the damage they can cause, and how to survive a tornado.
Recounts the impact of hurricanes through personal narratives of different children who survived four major hurricanes of the past, with descriptions of some of the efforts being made to protect areas
It's the late 1700s. Tensions are brewing between the American colonies and Great Britain. The Revolutionary War is about to begin. Will you: Help the network of patriot spies in your city? OR Fight f
"Whose musical careers have inspired Gwen Stefani? How many awards has Gwen Stefani won? Which song was the first in the world to sell more than one million digital downloads? The varied titles in the
"Where do you hear poetry every day? What are some tips for reading poetry out loud? Who can be a poet? The varied titles in the Culture in Action series build up into a comprehensive library, coverin
Discusses the importance of poetry in modern music, its historical significance, and different styles of poetry, and suggests writing and speaking activities.
Presents the story of gold, discussing how it has been valued since ancient times, the different uses it has, where it is found in the world, and some of the stories and legends that have been told ab
Introduces bread, discussing how it was introduced in the ancient world, the modern processes of making bread, different types, and the higher wheat prices which are causing hunger in the poorer count
"Describes the events of World War II and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a member of the Dutch resistance, a Can
Describes the events surrounding the Boston Massacre in 1770 through the interactive adventures of an apprentice, a British soldier, and John Hancock's maid
A biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of being a great enlightened monarch.
Explores the future of fossil fuels and biofuels as sources of energy, discussing the pros and cons of their use, where they come from, the history of their use, different types, and new developments.
Explores the future of wind power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, the history of its use, wind farms, wave energy, and how it may be used in the future.
Explores the future of fossil fuels and biofuels as sources of energy, discussing the pros and cons of their use, where they come from, the history of their use, different types, and new developments.
Explores the future of nuclear power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, how it works, the history of its use, and new developments.
Explores the future of hydropower and geothermal energy as sources of energy, discussing the pros and cons of their use, where they come from, the history of their use, different types, and new develo
Explores the future of wind power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, the history of its use, wind farms, wave energy, and how it may be used in the future.
Discusses how bringing a new baby into a family, through childbirth or adoption, can affect an older sibling, and suggests ways for children to cope with the new baby.
The reader gets to choose between becoming a German immigrant to America in either 1840s Texas, 1880s Dakota Territory, or 1910s Wisconsin, in a book where the outcomes and experiences are based upon
Presents information about Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the Titanic; Columbus; Pizarro; James Cook; Richard Byrd; and mountaineer Dan Mazur; and suggests questions for discussion.
"Describes the experiences of Irish immigrants upon arriving in America during the time of the Irish potato famine. Reader's choices reveal historical details about where they settled, the jobs they f
Presents the text of the Pledge of Allegiance and a translation of the text using everday language, and includes historical information about the pledge
