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
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 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 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
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.
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
Describes the growth of cities, using San Francisco as an example of how a city overcomes obstacles to grow and thrive, and Bodie, California, as an example of how a city declines and becomes a ghost
Describes the growth of cities, using San Francisco as an example of how a city overcomes obstacles to grow and thrive, and Bodie, California, as an example of how a city declines and becomes a ghost
Imagine being asked to explore an unknown part of the country. That's exactly what happened to Daniel Boone in the mid-1700s. Boone and others cut a path through the wilderness of Kentucky and Virgini
"Should the United States stay a small country or expand across the continent of North America? That was the question in 1804, when the United States had a chance to buy the huge Louisiana Territory f
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
Discusses the importance of poetry in modern music, its historical significance, and different styles of poetry, and suggests writing and speaking activities.
Describes how peer pressure can be both beneficial and harmful, and provides methods to think independently of others and avoid being affected by peer pressure.
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.
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.
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
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.
Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution. Unre
Step back in time and visit New Hampshire during the Colonial period. Despite conflicts with Native Americans and other colonists, the New Hampshire Colony slowly grew. Find out what made New Hampshir
"Describes the mysteries behind Stonehenge, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the people who built it, and what the ruins are like today"--
"This photo-illustrated book describes flash floods, regional floods, and storm surges. Explains how floods are predicted, what can be done to help prevent them, and how to stay safe in areas prone to
Everyone has a secret. But in the war between the colonies and the king, keeping a secret is a dangerous thing. The first American spies belonged to secret societies and rebel organizations. The Briti
"Presents the full text of the Pledge of Allegiance in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the pledge and it
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 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.
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
Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what side you’re on and what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death. In the You Choose Books set, only
Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what side you’re on and what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death. In the You Choose Books set, only