Describes the Lewis and Clark expedition to find a navigable water route to the Pacific Ocean, detailing their agreement with President Jefferson, their travels with Toussaine Charbonneau and Sacagawe
Describes the history of treatment of Native Americans by the United States government and its citizens, from early conflicts and colonial rivalries to the Indian Removal Act of 1830, the Trail of Tea
The reclassification of Pluto in 2006 not only decreased the number of planets in our solar system by one but also introduced the new category of dwarf planet. Readers will come to understand what sep
Presents a history of the belief in angels and demons in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, explains how that belief has changed throughout history, and discusses the role angels and demons play in mod
Having a job and earning money are a part of everyday life for most people, especially adults. The concept seems fairly straightforward: one works to earn. This volume discerns the difference between
Saving and spending are building blocks of the economy. Readers will learn about various sources of income as well as concepts such as how saving a little at a time can eventually add up to a lot of m
Everybody has seen it in movies and on television: A hypnotist swings a pocket watch and, like that, an audience member falls into a deep trance. But is hypnosis real? Does it work? This skeptical app
Readers will learn about the important relationship between producers and consumers as well as buyers and sellers and how they all work together to create a healthy economy. This instructive volume de
Describes the technological advances made during the westward expansion of the United States, including the transcontinental railroad, the telegraph, and mechanical agricultural equipment.
Albert Einstein’s studies and findings are world renowned, and this beginner biography walks elementary readers through the life of one of history’s most amazing scientists. With many color photos, th
Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, is one of the most highly regarded children’s book authors of all time. In this delightful biography, readers learn how Dr. Seuss created a world of im
Sitting Bull is an iconic figure in the history of Native American resistance to white settlement. This thorough lower-elementary-level biography paints the story of the famous Lakota chief's life. Si
Everyone is familiar with Mickey Mouse, Mary Poppins, and Frozen, but do they know the man behind the mouse? Born to a humble family, young Walt loved drawing pictures and entertaining people. After a
This comprehensive biography of one of history’s greatest composers will bring Beethoven back to life for contemporary young readers. In addition to a biographical treatment of his life, a thorough as
Introduces the processes of evolution and adaptation, including how single-celled organisms became more complex forms, how ancient water creatures learned to breathe air and crawl on land, and fossil
Even though we can’t change the weather ourselves, we can understand the factors that account for changing conditions. Weather fronts are responsible for a host of meteorological phenomena, and learni
Chronicles the life and career of the Grand Slam champion, discussing how she began playing tennis, her move to the United States, and her life outside of the game.
