It is more and more apparent that it is hard to tell the difference between real and fake news. If teachers flunk tests about it, how can they teach their students to understand what's what? Fake and
The Soviet Night Witches flew over 30,000 missions in planes made of almost nothing more than plywood and canvas. Learn more about the origin of the Night Witches and the amazing women who flew these
Waging war involves more than just the soldiers on the front line, it take an entire nation. Many women in the U.S. played a pivotal role in the war effort and entered the work force to fill the spots
Describes the women pilots of Russia, known as the "Night Witches," who flew dangerous night missions during World War II to help the allies defeat Germany.
Take to the skies with songbirds and raptors, and waddle with some flightless birds, too! Organized by animal-science reference topics such as anatomy, migration, and life cycle, Birds introduces youn
Explores the physical characteristics, feeding habits, habitats, and senses of different types of arachnids, including information on spiders, scorpions, and ticks.
Susie King Taylor, born a slave in 1848, would learn to read at secret schools and go on to teach countless others to read and write. Follow the course of the Civil War in her own words as she remembe
Tillie Pierce was 15 years old when the Battle of Gettysburg raged around her. The three-day battle fought in July 1863 proved to be the deadliest of the Civil War and the turning point of the conflic
The Apache of the American Southwest had long been in conflict with Mexican and U.S. soldiers and settlers by the time Geronimo began resisting these forces. The Apache warrior and his followers spent
A few days after Christmas 1890, U.S. cavalry troops surrounded and fired on a band of Lakota Sioux near Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota. The Indians had already surrendered, but when someone fired a
"From ballots and elections to the White House and Congress, there's so much to know about the U.S. Presidency. Show Me the U.S. Presidency has more than 100 facts and definitions about the job of lea
"From the tallest mountain in Asia to the ice shelves of Antarctica, there's so much to learn about Earth's geography. Show Me Continents has more than 100 facts and definitions about our natural worl
Introduces the civilization of ancient Egypt, describing its origins, history, government, religion, gods and goddesses, art, architecture, and everyday life.
Describes the problems the planet faces and discusses what has been done and can still be done to help save the air, the water, the ground, the forests, and the animals.
"Earth's climate is warming up, and its plants and animals are at risk. How will they survive the change in climate? What can you do to help? Send a petition. Eat organic. Buy in bulk. Turn off the li
Whether readers are just learning the game or interested in learning more, this series will appeal to all young sports enthusiasts through descriptions of the rules, equipment, and strategies of the s
"Discusses the various methods and reasons for animal movement. Some of the animals shown include the spider monkey, the cheetah, a grasshopper, and the bald eagle."
It is more and more apparent that it is hard to tell the difference between real and fake news. If teachers flunk tests about it, how can they teach their students to understand what's what? Fake and
