Introduces the European immigrants who came to North America as explorers and settlers, their interactions with native people, and the wars that ultimately led to their independence.
Presents information about the history and development of the telephone, including how a telephone works and who helped influence the invention of the telephone.
Presents information about the history and development of the television, including how a television works and who helped influence the invention of the television.
Provides an overview of cowboys, describing what they wear, their equipment and horses, and the work that they do, and discusses cowboy myths and their portrayal in popular culture.
Describes what the common beliefs are as to the appearance of aliens and unidentified flying objects, introduces theories as to what happens when aliens land and where this may have occurred, and show
Describes the story of the great Chicago fire of 1871, which spread throughout the city leaving thousands of families homeless and penniless. Also explains the legend of how the fire got started, and
Provides an introduction to the history and development of the light bulb and explains how a light bulb works. Includes information on Thomas Edison and other inventors who were influential of the inv
A simple introduction to the Pledge of Allegiance, discussing how it was written, modifications made over the years, its inclusion in the U.S. Flag Code, and more.
"What's it like to fight in a joust? Can a woman become a knight? Using the nonfiction genre 'explanation,' this title explores the life of a knight from weapons to armor to castle life."
