Discusses the events leading up to the Boston Massacre, including the taxation of paper, sugar, and other products by the British; the violence that erupted between British soliders and Bostonians on
Looks at the dangers of commercial fishing in the world today, discussing the problem of overfishing, coral reef die-off, and how the fish populations can be saved.
Provides information about the Great Wall of China, including the fact that it wasn't the first large wall built in China and that it is made out of many different materials.
Describes the events surrounding the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, and looks at how it provides structure for the nation's government.
Provides simple facts about the United States Constitution, including information about the Constitutional Congress, the Bill of Rights, and the document's spelling errors.
A series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; histor
Introduces race horses, describing their physical characteristics and training, and discussing some of the famous race horses of the past, including Man o' War, Seabiscuit, and Secretariat.
