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
Explores the different types of natural resources, including renewable and nonrenewable and discusses conservation of resources and alternative sources.
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
"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
Discusses the assassination of James Garfield, describing his early life and rise to the presidency, the life and possible motives of the assassin, the ineptness of Garfield's doctors, and the effect
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
Discusses the assassination of William McKinley, describing his early life and rise to the presidency, the life and possible motives of the assassin, and the effect that the assassination had on the c
Discusses the assassination of John Kennedy, describing his early life and rise to the presidency, the life and possible motives of the assassin, and the effect that the assassination had on the count
Discusses how certain viruses and bacteria can live and spread in food, leading to contaminations and outbreaks of illnesses in both animals and humans, and explains how to prevent foodborne illness w
"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."
Discusses the causes and effects of thunderstorms, sandstorms, tornadoes, and blizzards; looks at important people and events in the history of meteorology; and includes a science activity demonstrati
"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."
Explains how genes and heredity are linked, how this information can be used to breed specific kinds of plants and animals, and the ethics involved in genetically engineering plants, animals, and huma
Examines the everyday life of teenagers in contemporary Nepal, discussing urban and rural families, education, teenage marriage, and work and leisure activities.
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 ways in which the Ancient Greeks entertained themselves, including parties, hunting and fishing, art, music and dance, poetry, storytelling, drama, and sports.
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.
An introduction to cheerleading, presenting the history of this activity, advice on tryouts, the necessary skills and techniques involved, and information on camps and competitions.
