Profiles the life and achievements of the self-made millionaire and philanthropist who pioneered hair and beauty care products for black women, and created opportunities for African American women to
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, and a new nation was born. Readers discover the power behind this document through clear main text and engaging sidebars. Eye-catching grap
Provides a history of the Articles of Confederation, and explains how it came to be written, the meaning of each section, and the reasons why it was eventually replaced by the Constitution.
Robert Goddard changed the face of air and space travel forever when he launched his invention—the first liquid-fueled rocket. This book introduces readers to Goddard’s early days, from the moment he
Without Johann Gutenberg, the way we read, write, and distribute printed information would be completely different. Readers will take a close look at the life of the man who invented the printing pres
Robert Fulton revolutionized water travel at the turn of the 19th century. In this book, readers will explore the different kinds of water travel available to Americans in the late 17s and early 18s,
Henry Ford changed the way products were made using his breakthrough idea of utilizing the assembly line. Readers will love learning about the life of this amazing inventor who made cars available to
Much like its older brother, Lego Mindstorms™, Lego WeDo™ kits offer young engineers the chance to design and program creations all by themselves. WeDo kits take the fun and technology of Mindstorms k
A city is an exciting place to live. It has tall buildings, many people, and a variety of ways to get from place to place. Readers learn what life is like in an urban community, and, in doing so, they
SWAT teams are special groups of police officers called in to handle difficult situations. If there’s a hostage crisis or a riot, a SWAT team is usually on the scene. The heroic people who’ve chosen a
The United States Navy is staffed by thousands of dedicated service members. Some of them are moms, too. This non-fiction title introduces readers to life in the U.S. Navy through a narrator whose mot
Coastal defense and maritime law are the U.S. Coast Guard’s primary duties. Readers will learn this and more through this title, which explores the U.S. Coast Guard through the perspective of a child
The world’s largest and most technically advanced air force is the U.S. Air Force, which became its own branch of the military in 1947. It’s staffed by men and women who have dedicated their lives to
“Always ready, always there” is the official motto of the United States National Guard. This military branch is presented through the eyes of a child whose cousin upholds that motto every day as a mem
Coding was once an inaccessible activity for elementary students, but not any more. Scratch is an exciting and easy-to-learn coding program for people of all ages. Instead of lines of text, users code
Bison are the largest land mammals in North America, often weighing over 1 ton. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about bison as they also see full-color photographs of these massive mamma
Moose are the largest species of deer in the world, and their antlers alone can grow to be over 6 feet long! Readers discover fun facts such as these while exploring the way moose live in North Americ
This high-interest volume introduces readers to the exciting world of World War II aircraft. Through detailed diagrams of cockpits, engines, and weapons systems, readers are given a bird’s-eye view in
This visually dynamic book lets readers explore how tanks are used in wilderness, desert, and urban terrains. Detailed diagrams of tanks throughout history will give readers an inside look into how ta
This book introduces readers to the underwater world of submarines, showing them how these amazing watercraft have used stealthy secret attacks throughout history to revolutionize ocean warfare. Vibra
In this high-interest book, readers look inside the world of classic warships. Through vivid diagrams that come alive on the pages and fascinating facts about pre-19 warships such as the HMS Victory a
Readers will love exploring a career as an aerospace engineer, a job where the sky is never the limit. This book explores both sides of aerospace engineering—aeronautical and astronautical. Readers wi
One of the most important plant parts is something we can’t always see: Roots! This volume shows readers why roots are essential to plant growth and survival. Key topics include roots’ role in taking
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), may seem like something out of a science-fiction novel. But in fact, civilian drones are a kind of technology that is becoming increasingly present in our ev
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have applications that impact many aspects of people’s lives. Since Amazon announced it would start using drones in its daily operations, all eyes have been
The six tribes that make up the Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee) dominated the land that’s now New York State for thousands of years before Europeans arrived. Though united as the Six Nations, the
This volume is sure to excite readers as they learn about career opportunities in the field of robotic engineering. This career-based book looks at what robotic engineers do, the different kinds of jo
The mako shark is the fastest species of shark in the world. Readers will delight in learning compelling facts about this speedy shark, including its diet, anatomy, behavior, as well as its amazing ab
Astronauts have chosen one of the most extreme science careers imaginable! Readers explore the training necessary before astronauts can go into space, and they also discover the stories of real astron
Readers will love this fact-filled and fascinating book about porpoises. This book takes readers beneath the ocean’s surface to learn about one of the smallest ocean mammals—the porpoise. Readers will
A farm is its own kind of exciting rural community, and readers discover what life is like for farmers and their families through accessible, relatable text and colorful photographs. Developing knowle
Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are among the world’s best hunters. Buzzards are one of them. This volume covers species such as the European buzzard, honey buzzard, and more. Readers get an up-
Rivers and lakes are home to some of the world’s most captivating creatures. Diving beetles, water lilies, salmon, and fish eagles are just some of the diverse life-forms readers will learn about in t
What kind of home is made in the mud? It’s the wetlands, one of Earth’s major biomes. This fascinating life science text takes readers inside the planet’s wetland habitats to explore the plants and an
