Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Describes the world's discovery of the extent of the Holocaust following World War II, the prosecution of those responsible, the help provided to survivors, and the works of writers and artists and th
Describes various types of fuel cells and their functions, looks at some of the obstacles that stand in the way of using hydrogen fuel cells as a source of alternative energy, and discusses the future
Describes various types of fuel cells and their functions, looks at some of the obstacles that stand in the way of using hydrogen fuel cells as a source of alternative energy, and discusses the future
A biography of the sixteenth-century cartographer Gerardus Mercator, who invented a method of projecting the curvature of the Earth's surface on to a flat sheet of paper.
"Provides detailed information of the development of the atomic bomb, along with the dropping of this weapon in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Includes source notes and timeline."
A biography profiling the life and influence of Abigail Adams, first lady of the second president of the United States, and mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth U.S. president. Includes source notes
A biography profiling the life of Jefferson Davis, who following the secession of eleven southern states, gave up his U.S. citizenship to accept the presidency of the Confederate States of America and
A raging wildfire burns thousands of homes. A violent earthquake creates a giant tsunami that destroys countless lives. A giant tornado wipes a small town off the map. Discover the true stories of peo
Immigration is a hot topic in the United States. What kind of immigration should be allowed? How should immigrants who have come into the United States illegally be treated? What about the DREAMers? R
Imagine being lost near the North or South poles. All around you is nothing but snow and ice as far as you can see. What would you do? Discover the true tales of daring people who survived through bit
Life on the American frontier wasn't easy. Pioneers had to deal with tough challenges including rough terrain, extreme weather, starvation, and dangerous animals. But in spite of the hardships, people
From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors h
We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like
Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of CNN to life. Kids will learn how Ted Turner developed the idea of a 24/7 news network, which was unheard of at the tim
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the civil rights marches to life. Kids will learn about the way in which Southern states kept African Americans from v
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Challenger explosion to life. Kids will learn about how it happened, the subsequent investigation into its causes,
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the moon landing to life. Kids will learn about the cold war tensions between the US and the USSR that led to the spac
Describes the history of the Department of Education, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it acc
These days it seems everyone is signing the praises of Alexander Hamilton, but what's the all the fuss about? After all, Hamilton was never a president, nor was he a beloved figure in his time. After
Thomas Jefferson set the course for a new nation ruled by and for the people. In the Declaration of Independence, his words explained that all people are created equal and all deserve life, liberty, a
So people call you shy and quiet? That's OK! Lots of people are shy, introverted, or have social anxiety disorder. In fact, most of those people grow up to be happy and successful. This books helps re
Describes the history of the Department of Homeland Security, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and make
Describes the history of the Department of Energy, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it access
Describes the history of the Department of Justice, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it acces
Some people are comfortable being alone most of the time. Others wish they had more courage and confidence to make more friends. Maybe you're somewhere in between or just want to have better social sk
Discover 25 women who were trailblazers in science, technology, architecture, engineering, and more. Learn about some of the women who defied expectations and introduced the world to new ideas and cre
Primary source photographs combined with strong narration bring the horrific events of 9/11 to readers in historical context. People living at the time saw the planes flying into the towers in real ti
Discover 25 women who challenged the status quo and fought for what they believed in. From all corners of the world, these women show us that barriers are meant to be broken and obstacles can be overc
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. TV was new in those days, and these were both the first debates ever h
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Berlin Wall to life. Kids will learn about the partition of Berlin after WWII, the cold war tensions between the U
Describes the Allied landings in Normandy, France, that began on June 6, 1944, known as "D-Day," and the events that followed from the opposing viewpoints of the Allies and the Germans.
