Every day, millions of students are forced to endure emotional and physical attacks from bullies. Readers will learn how to recognize signs of bullying and prevent it from continuing. They will also f
Order in the court! What do free speech, due process, freedom of assembly, and search and seizure have to do with our legal rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, reader
"Describes friendliness as the virtue of being kind and helpful and suggests ways in which friendliness can be shown such as playing with others, helping other people, and greeting one another."
With several species among the largest snakes in the world, pythons are well known for their strength and beauty. Readers will learn how these powerful predators use constriction to crush their prey,
Introduces readers to the Mandarin dialect of Chinese, with information about where it is spoken, who speaks it, and what script it uses, as well as lessons of basic Mandarin phrases.
Describes peacefulness as a virtue and suggests ways in which children can recognize and practice it such as cooperating with others and through daily exercise and activity.
Traces the struggle of African Americans for equal rights from slavery and Jim Crow through the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and describes both subsequent progress and the way things have not c
Teaches young learners the importance of being a good citizen by helping out neighbors and other areas of the community, obeying the laws, and learning about voting.
Do you know how to prevent fires at home? What should you do if you find matches or lighters? Why are escape plans important? Look inside to find the answers to these questions and more. By learning a
Why should you stay seated on the bus? How do bus drivers keep you safe? What are emergency exits? Look inside to find the answers to these questions and more. By learning a few rules, you can stay sa
"Jacqueline Kennedy became First Lady on January 20, 1961. But before she lived at the White House, she was a respected reporter. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the U
"Michelle Obama became First Lady on January 20, 2009. But before she lived at the White House, she was a powerful lawyer. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the United S
Discusses the Reconstruction Era, the name of the period following the Civil War, and the citizens who moved from the Northern to the Southern United States, known as carpetbaggers, and their experien
Presents the life and accomplishments of seven women who lived during the Civil War, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman.
Describes the battles between the American colonists and the British military in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. Includes information on Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.
"Describes consideration as the virtue of being thoughtful and suggests ways in which consideration can be shown such as respecting the rights of other people, and using good manners."
"Describes responsibility as the virtue of being honest and suggests ways in which responsibility can be shown such as taking care of a pet, and completing homework and other school assignments."
Describes tolerance as the virtue of accepting and learning to enjoy the differences in others and suggests ways in which tolerance can be shown such as respecting the likes and dislikes of others.
"Describes honesty as the virtue of being truthful and suggests ways in which honesty can be shown such as following rules, asking for help, and telling others how you feel."
"Describes sportsmanship as the virtue of being respectful as a winner or a loser and suggests ways in which sportsmanship can be shown such as respecting the opponent, and playing fair and by the rul
"Describes the virtue of forgiveness and suggests ways in which forgiveness can be shown such as listening to others, apologizing, and learning from mistakes."
"Describes cooperation as the virtue of working together to accomplish a task or goal and suggests ways in which cooperation can be shown such as taking turns, playing in team sports, and working on g
"Describes patriotism as the virtue of being proud and loyal to the country and suggests ways in which patriotism can be shown such as learning the Pledge of Allegiance, flying the flag, and learning
Describes why sustainable living is so important; discusses how to be more environmentally friendly at home, while shopping, and outside; and provides tips on reusing and recycling.