"This book fills young readers heads with fascinating tidbits, all the while teaching them about the people, places, and events that not only changed the size of our country but also shaped its charac
Describes the life and times of legendary outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, relating accounts of their crimes with the Barrow gang, the hunt for them leading to their deaths, and their legacy.
Describes some of the unusual characteristics of the human body and discusses such situations as face transplants, people with extra fingers and toes, autoimmune diseases, the effects of deep diving a
Provides facts about the first Thanksgiving, describing the lifestyle of the Pilgrims, their pact with the Wampanoag, and the meal and festival they shared.
Discusses challenges faced by settlers living in Jamestown Colony in the early seventeenth century, including drought, starvation, and quarrels with Powhatans, and identifies three major events that c
Looks at the life and opinions of the second First Lady of the United States, supplemented with excerpts from her letters to give direct examples of her thoughts.
Introduces monarchy as a form of government, describing its unique features and its history through the ages, along with examples of current monarchies in Europe and Asia.
Reveals how science is combating viruses, discusses how the human body can be kept alive with organ transplants and machines, and looks to the future challenges the field faces.
Young readers discover the healthy and unhealthy ways we deal with feeling mad in this educational and engaging book. Using accessible text and fictional approach, this story of a fight between siblin
The essential concept of distance is taught through easy-to-follow text and illustrations featuring colorful dinosaurs. Beginning readers discover the difference between near and far with the help of
The economy often seems like a complex subject. We know that much of the world is currently struggling with recession and its consequences. News headlines spotlight job gains and losses, rising debt,
The Montgomery bus boycott was a pivotal event that launched the civil rights movement and helped transform American society. This epic tale of courage and peaceful resistance began with a simple No s
Discusses the history of Iran along with the current political situation, and includes a few letters between an Iranian-American girl living in Los Angeles and an Iranian boy living in Tehran.
Informative text in this engaging series presents a comprehensive look at the lives of Native Americans from the first contact with Europeans to the present, and includes fascinating facts about the w
Informative text in this engaging series presents a comprehensive look at the lives of Native Americans from the first contact with Europeans to the present, and includes fascinating facts about the w
Informative text in this engaging series presents a comprehensive look at the lives of Native Americans from the first contact with Europeans to the present, and includes fascinating facts about the w
Informative text in this engaging series presents a comprehensive look at the lives of Native Americans from the first contact with Europeans to the present, and includes fascinating facts about the w
Introduces the American quarter horse--the result of English colonists breeding their horses with those of the Chickasaw Indians--and describes its physical characteristics, special abilities, and fam
Informative text in this engaging series presents a comprehensive look at the lives of Native Americans from the first contact with Europeans to the present, and includes fascinating facts about the w
Informative text in this engaging series presents a comprehensive look at the lives of Native Americans from the first contact with Europeans to the present, and includes fascinating facts about the w
Describes the history, culture, and social customs of the Cherokee people who lived in the southeastern United States and who faced many challenges with the arrival of European explorers and settlers.
Introduces the skills needed to play the position of catcher, discussing throwing and coordination, communicating with the pitcher, and preventing stolen bases.
Traces the history of the thirteen colonies, describing the first unsuccessful attempt, why and how they were settled, early education, government, dealings with the natives and with other Europeans,
Presents experiments with easy-to-follow instructions that demonstrate the properties of force and motion, including making a lever, measuring elasticity, and observing water density.
Join Buzz and kid reporter Harold Hattrick for the hockey championship at Slap Shot Stadium. As the players face off at center ice, Harold sharpens his skills with synonyms and antonyms. A surprise fr
The president of the United States has one of the hardest jobs in the world. This book describes how the president manages the government, works with Congress, and deals with leaders of other countrie
