Hate crime in the United States is on the rise. The FBI has reported that hate crimes rose by 17 percent in 2017, increasing for the third straight year, and the trend continued into 2018 and 2019. Th
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
The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eye
Embarrassing and awkward situations happen to everyone. But to some people, everyday situations can feel awkward and embarrassing. From going to a new place for the first time and joining a new sport
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
This comprehensive look at pro football records covers everything from Jerry Rice's astonishing marks for receiving yards and receiving touchdowns to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' unmatched losing streak.
In pro football today, it’s good to be a stathead. Coaches use stats to decide which plays to run, how defend against each opponent, when to go for it on fourth down, and when to punt. Players use sta
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
The final match of the 2001 U.S. Open featuring tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was groundbreaking. It was first time siblings had squared off in the final match for more than 100 years. And it
Explains how plants not only create their own food but provide food for humans and other creatures, and describes what scientists have discovered about plants.
With an inviting contemporary design, each book in this career-planning series details the required skills and education for an array of professions while also providing a glimpse at day-to-day activi
With an inviting contemporary design, each book in this career-planning series details the required skills and education for an array of professions while also providing a glimpse at day-to-day activi
"From Earth's rising temperature to the declining supply of fossil fuels, our planet is changing, and not for the better. What can you do to help? Recycle. Buy local. Plant a tree. Turn off the lights
With an inviting contemporary design, each book in this career-planning series details the required skills and education for an array of professions while also providing a glimpse at day-to-day activi
With an inviting contemporary design, each book in this career-planning series details the required skills and education for an array of professions while also providing a glimpse at day-to-day activi
With an inviting contemporary design, each book in this career-planning series details the required skills and education for an array of professions while also providing a glimpse at day-to-day activi
Presents the life and accomplishments of Sequoyah, who became famous for inventing a method of writing the Cherokee language, providing the Cherokee tribes with a source of pride and a means for unifi
From his beginnings as a guerrilla fighter for the Confederates during the Civil War, Jesse James turned to robbery, becoming one of the most famous bank and train robbers in the history of the United
By the time he was 9 years old, Booker T. Washington had already witnessed the horrors of slavery, civil war, and racism. At the age of 16, Washington’s lifelong passion for learning was ignited, and
"Provides detailed information on the events leading up to and taking place during the Tet Offensive, a turning point in the struggle for the control of Vietnam. Includes source notes and timeline."
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Texas Congressman who worked hard to fight homelessness, clean up the savings and loan industry, and hold presidents accountable for their actions.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the law enforcement leader who transformed the Federal Bureau of Investigation, became a celebrity for tracking down well-known gangsters, and was notorious fo
Describes the history of the Mayflower Compact, the first written document for government in the New World. Also explains the voyage of the Mayflower, the establishment of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and
"Describes how dry, dusty winds and a terrible drought affected farmers and ranchers in the Great Plains for nearly 10 years in the 1930's, labeling the region as the Dust Bowl."
Describes the use of the Navajo language in World War II, discussing why it was used, how the code was developed, and the Native Americans who bravely fought for the United States.
"A biography of the Spanish explorer who first came to the New World with Columbus, went on to become governor of Puerto Rico, and later came to Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth."
A biography of the thirteenth-century Venetian explorer whose book about his travels across Asia and work for Kubla Khan helped to launch the Age of Exploration.
Describes the building of the transcontinental railroad across the United States. Includes information on building bridges, tunnels, and daily life for the Chinese laborers and other men laying track.
