Presents a history of the journals of Lewis and Clark, covering President Jefferson's intent for the explorers, and explains how the American Philosophical Society protects the original work.
Introduces Spanish, discussing who speaks it and where, describing the similarities and differences between it and English, and offering some basic vocabulary.
Surveys the origins and growth of the Olympics and how it became a truly international event, describes the games held on different continents and the accomplishments of athletes from each continent,
Presents the life of the African American poet, from his childhood and young adulthood to his entry into the literary world to his role in the Harlem Renaissance, and discusses his influence and legac
Describes the life and career of Steve Jobs, from his early life and his development of the first Apple computer to his accomplishments with the computer company and how he has helped shape the modern
A simple description of the nature of a community and the various types of work people do to earn money and help those around them, including sales, health care, public safety, education, and animal c
Introduces Chinese culture; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the culture is changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces Mexican culture; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the culture is changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces African cultures; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the cultures are changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces Japanese culture; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the culture is changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces Islamic culture; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the culture is changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces indigenous Australian cultures; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the cultures are changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces Native American cultures; discusses important beliefs, traditions, and customs; and explores how the cultures are changing in the twenty-first century.
Introduces the physical properties of materials and uses everyday examples to compare such properties as shiny or dull, hard or soft, and heavy or light.
Explores pop culture in the 1940s and 1950s, including the rise of television, the golden age of the Broadway musical, and the beginnings of teenage culture.
Afghanistan offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file,
Mexico offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps
India offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps
An account of the life of Apache warrior and leader, Geronimo, including his role in the Apache Wars, his surrender at Skeleton Canyon, and his post-war life.
Chronicles the life and career of the noted aviator, with an emphasis on how her pioneering work in aviation opened the skies to women, and discusses her mysterious disappearance.
Presents the life of the African-American activist, describing his difficult childhood, criminal activities and imprisonment, conversion to the Nation of Islam and later break with the organization, a
Discusses the ways in which people are different; how people perform such activities as playing, reading, and learning in different ways; and the importance of respecting other people's differences.
