Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on all the things for which we are grateful in our lives, and this book will help young party planners thank their friends with a Thanksgiving party to remi
Discusses money problems, cutting costs, dealing with embarrassment or teasing about financial difficulties, how children can help with money problems, and ways for families to have fun together for f
Discusses the Lewis and Clark expedition, including how the explorers prepared, who helped them on their way, and how important the expedition was for westward expansion of the country.
Gives historical context to the Louisiana Purchase, including why the United States wanted to simply buy New Orleans, why Napolean sold the territory, and why the purchase was so important to westward
Discusses the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad, including what companies built it, why Native Americans attacked the construction crews, and its importance to westward expansion.
Introduces anacondas, especially the green anaconda, the world's largest snake, discussing their physical characteristics, habitats, eating habits, and the predators that eat them.
A vampire bat must drink half its weight in blood every night. This is just one of the enthralling facts readers discover through accessible text. Fact sheets and vivid photographs detailing the anima
Discusses what health care is, how it is paid for, what health insurance is and why it is important, how lack of health insurance affects children, staying healthy, and programs that help poor people
Scorpions protect themselves with stingers. While many are painful but not deadly to humans, some, like the deathstalker scorpion, can deliver a fatal sting. Fast facts and full-color photographs brin
Introduces rats, especially the black and brown rat, the commonest of the true rats, discussing their physical characteristics, habitats, eating habits, and the predators that eat them.
