Describes what money is and how it has been used through the ages, the importance of saving, how to get money, how to form a budget, and how to invest.
"Learn how to play your favorite sport or participate in your favorite activity in this exciting series from Compass Point Books. Each book in the For Fun series features bold, full-color photos, inf
"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."
"Provides detailed information on the events leading up to and taking place on December 7, 1941, the day that thousands of Americans were killed by the Empire of Japan in Hawaii's Pearl Harbor Naval B
Discusses potential ways to increase monetary gains, providing information on topics including opening a bank account, investing in the stock market, and choosing a broker.
Introduces career options in the financial services industry, describing the job responsibilities and education requirements of workers in fields including banking, foreign trade, and goldsmithing.
Chronicles the history of money from bartering in ancient times to the development of modern monetary systems, discussing the first use of coins and paper money.
From the tiniest butterfly to the largest elephant, all animals are made up of cells. Readers will discover the amazing realities behind these microscopic creatures with vibrant pictures and simple di
Provides detailed information on the events leading up to and taking place on September 11, 2001, the day that thousands of innocent Americans were killed in acts of terror. Includes source notes 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
Traces the efforts of industrial workers to secure better working conditions, including the eight-hour day and how deteriorating relations between striking workers and police led to the Haymarket Squa
Covering important people from the American Civil War era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, historical photopgraphs and paintings, engaging text
Covering important people from the American Civil War era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, historical photopgraphs and paintings, engaging text
Covering important people from the American Civil War era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, historical photopgraphs and paintings, engaging text
Introduces the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of common and unusual amphibians, including the blue poison-dart frog and the Pacific giant salamander.
Describes the history, culture, and social customs of the native people who lived in the southeastern United States and who faced many challenges with the arrival of European explorers and settlers.
