"Describes the process of voting, the way people of the United States select a candidate and choose their leaders in an election. Also explains who is allowed to vote in the United States."
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
Explores the life and career of author Amy Tan, from her childhood in Oakland, California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.
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
A biography profiling the life of Mercy Otis Warren, a colonial patriot who used her writing skills to record history and support the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain. Includes
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
"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 of John Smith, the British explorer and leader who helped allow Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North American, to survive."
Presents the biography of the seventeenth-century French explorer who became the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River and claim not only the river but also the land arou
More than 130 people a day in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses. Addiction to legal and illegal opioids has been declared a national crisis. The U.S. spends about $78.5 billion a year on treatment, c
"Describes the history and procedures of the United States Supreme Court, and explains when and where the Supreme Court justices hear cases, and how they make decisions."
"Describes chemical changes, including the role of atoms and molecules, and highlights some of the commercial and consumer products that result from chemical change, such as plastics and dyes."
Presents the lives of teenagers in Japan, describing their intense academic programs, dating and social groups, and their fascination with fashion and technology.
"Describes the history of the textile industry in Lowell, Massachusetts, and the employment and other opportunities that the mills offered to New England women and girls."
Describes the battles between the American colonists and the British military in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. Includes information on Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.
"Examines swamps, marshes, bogs and other kinds of wetlands, including the plants and animals that live there, and environmental threats. Includes information on the Florida Everglades."
Describes why sustainable living is so important; discusses how to be more environmentally friendly at home, while shopping, and outside; and provides tips on reusing and recycling.
Explains the link between DNA, genetics, and heredity, describes how DNA works using RNA, and presents the applications of using DNA in forensic science and genetic engineering.
Describes the elements, classes, and properties of minerals including color, streak, luster, hardness, and cleavage. Also explains minerals found in rocks such as feldspar, quartz and calcite.
Explains how to write an autobiography, discussing such elements as setting, character, point of view, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.
Describes the problems posed by fossil fuel dependence; discusses the positive and negative aspects of such alternative energy sources as solar power, wind energy, and geothermal energy; and provides
Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.
Presents information about the Jews who resisted and fought the Nazis and the heroic gentiles who provided them with false identities, hiding places, and documentation, allowing them to escape persecu
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
Describes what global warming is and the problems it poses, discusses different strategies being used to raise awareness of the problem and reverse or mitigate its effects, and provides suggestions fo
Describes the problems the planet faces and discusses what has been done and can still be done to help save the air, the water, the ground, the forests, and the animals.
A biography profiling the life of Bridget "Biddy" Mason, a former slave who won her freedom in California, and later worked as a nurse and helped others. Includes source notes and timeline.
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
