Describes the types of criminals that existed during the Renaissance era and the ways they were punished, including the use of hand-crushers, racks, and execution blocks.
Describes the theatre during the Renaissance era, including its organization, the sets and costumes used, the life of actors, and the playwrights of the time such as Shakespeare and Christopher Marlow
"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
"Light and sound are two of the most important things in the universe. Without them everything would be dark and silent. Plants and animals would die. What scientists have found out about light and so
Describes Ancient Greek beliefs about medicine and sickness, including gods who healed, doctors, diagnoses, drugs and herbs, pregnancy and birth, epidemics, wounds and operations, and mental illness.
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.
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.
Presents the history, culture, and social customs of the native people from the Middle Atlantic coast, and provides information on the famous Pocahontas.
Describes the history, culture, and social customs of the native people of the northeastern United States coast who lived in present-day Massachusetts and faced many challenges with the arrival of Eur
Discusses the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, describing his early life and rise to the presidency, the life and motive of the assassin, and the effect that the assassination had on the country.
Discusses the changes that come along with adolescence, including information on puberty, dating, and sex, and includes stories from teenagers about their experiences.
Whether readers are just learning the game or interested in learning more, this series will appeal to all young sports enthusiasts through descriptions of the rules, equipment, and strategies of the s
Covering important American figures from recent times, each book includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world events, source notes
Describes the life and accomplishments of the businessman who helped expand the nation's growing financial system and established some of the world's largest banks and industries.
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
Chronicles the life of the sixteenth-century Dutch scholar and author, who attempted to reform the Catholic Church from within and whose writings dealt with many issues that would surface during the P
Describes the life and accomplishments of the martyr who spent his life translating and distributing copies of the Bible to the people of England, which was considered heresy and resulted in his execu
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
A biography of the American author who, in writing "Uncle Tom's Cabin," revealed the cruelties of slavery and further split an already divided country.
Briefly introduces ways in which life was different in the past, such as farmers using hand-held plows instead of tractors, in a text that incorporates phonics instruction.
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
Covering important figures throughout the Renaissance era, each title in this series includes fascinating sidebars, the subject's life at a glance, a parallel timeline of the subject's life and world
"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."
