This book illustrates the uses of the communicative, associative, and distributive properties of Math through the context of climbing Mount Everest. Supplying interesting and relevant information, thi
What’s that in the water? Is it simply a ripple, or is it the sign of an animal so ancient that it outlived even the dinosaurs? Yes, it’s the incredibly cool crocodile, a living fossil whose ability t
One of the hallmarks of the American criminal justice system is the right of all people accused of a crime to defend themselves in a speedy, public trial. According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals
The Alamo, the six flags over Texas, San Jacinto Mission…these are just a few of the images that evoke Texas pride. As readers examine the symbols and landmarks of Texas with the aid of a timeline and
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Cell phones and GPS gadgets abound, but there is no substitute for learning the tried and true method of using an atlas. In this concise volume, readers learn how atlases came to exist and how they ha
The Big Book version of The Transcontinental Railroad. This book follows the creation of the Transcontinental railroad, and uses historical examples to illustrate and challenge readers into solving pr