Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Traces the life and accomplishments of the thirty-second president of the United States, describing his leadership during the Depression and World War II, as well as his struggle with polio.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Concise, easy-to-read introductions to various topics in U.S. history use primary documents and photography, as well as timelines, maps, and other tools, to teach important facts about our past.
Presents the life story of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend of tall tales and left a legacy still enjoyed today.
Describes the Allied landings in Normandy, France, that began on June 6, 1944, known as "D-Day," and the events that followed from the opposing viewpoints of the Allies and the Germans.
"By the middle of the 1800s, the United States had become two separate societies. The North and the South were divided by vast economic, educational, and cultural differences. There was widespread mis
An introduction to the art of making books offers a brief history of the craft, describes binding materials and methods, provides a look at a professional bookbinder's studio, and includes projects de
Presents the life and accomplishments of the first American leader to support the separation of church and state, who, after being banned from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, became the founder of Rhode
"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."
"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."
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
Shy? Introverted? Social anxiety? What does it all mean and what's the difference among these? This book introduces readers to all they ways that a person can be "shy", "introverted", and "anxious". I
Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in
This book introduces you to the microscopic world of bacteria, from blue green algae to spirochetes. It examines how bacteria move, feed, and reproduce. It also looks at the benefits and drawbacks of
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
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
A biography profiling the life of Douglas MacArthur, who through his military leadership in World War II and Korea, many argue became one of the greatest military commanders and generals in American h
Discover 25 women who shattered the glass ceiling, each in their own way. In politics, government, the business world, and more, these women show us that ambition, perseverance, and hard work go a lon
The biggest oil spill in U.S. history that polluted the pristine waters of Alaska decades ago and killed thousands of birds, mammals, and fish, still haunts the people who are living with its aftermat
Describes the treatment of prisoners of war held by both sides during the Vietnam War and discusses the torture inflicted on American prisoners of war, how their families tried to help them, and their
Presents the life and accomplishments of the spouse of Argentinian president Juan Peraon, chronicling her life of poverty as a child, her rise as an actress, her marriage, her work among the poor, and
A biography profiling the life of Sam Houston, the hero of the Texas Revolution who led Texas through its turbulent early years, and helped it secure statehood in 1845. Includes source notes and timel
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
We rely on energy to fuel our activities, but fossil fuels cause pollution. And their supply is running out. What can you do? Alternative energy sources such as water, wind, and sun provide a promisin
Describes various types of fuel cells and their functions, looks at some of the obstacles that stand in the way of using hydrogen fuel cells as a source of alternative energy, and discusses the future
Describes various types of fuel cells and their functions, looks at some of the obstacles that stand in the way of using hydrogen fuel cells as a source of alternative energy, and discusses the future
