Describes the life and accomplishments of Hillary Clinton, from her childhood and early years as a lawyer to her political career as First Lady, Senator, Secretary of State, and Democratic party presi
The possibilities are endless on sunny days. In this fiction title, a relatable narrator walks readers through a beautiful sunny day, where playing outside, getting sun, and going to the beach are the
Examines the economy of the Aztec civilization, looking at the goods they produced, how they were traded, how wealth was distributed, and the work that people did.
Looks at the style of government used by the Aztec civilization, looking at their city states, their royalty, nobility, and law, as well as how their culture affected the form their government took.
Explains the climate and geography of the Inca Empire, including how they lived in the Andes Mountains, the Pacific coastal desert, and how they farmed and raised livestock while living in a mountain
Explains the organization of the Incan government, including the Sapa Inca's role as political and spiritual leader, how the empire collected taxes, and how crimes were punished.
Looks at the style of government used by the ancient Maya civilization, looking at their city states, their royalty, nobility, and law, as well as how their culture affected the form their government
Even the cleanest house is a habitat for micromonsters. But don’t worry, most are harmless. This revealing volume takes readers on a meet-and-greet tour of the tiniest organisms that live in people’s
When a big earthquake hits, it seems impossible that scientists could measure it. But they can, even if they’re far away from the epicenter. The devastating and fascinating details of how earthquakes
Explores the Lewis and Clark expedition, including its goals, why Sacagawea and her husband were so important to the expedition, and what the expedition actually accomplished.
Examines the life and achievements of Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish immigrant who made his fortune in the steel industry and used much of it for philanthropic causes.
When the leaves start falling and days get colder, Fall is officially here. In this engaging fiction title, a relatable narrator and their friends and family show readers everything that makes Fall un
Discusses the origins of the Louisiana Purchase, including the reasons why President Jefferson wanted to acquire Louisiana and why Napoleon wanted to sell France's territory in North American, the Lew
Deep within the rain forest are trees that could cure diseases, venomous spiders, and a whole lot of rain. From the Amazon to Costa Rica, the world’s rain forests are fascinating places to learn about
In 1976, Viking 1 became the first spacecraft from Earth to land on Mars. For the first time, scientists were able to see the surface of the red planet. Since then, NASA and other space organizations
Profiles the life and achievements of the entrepreneur and philanthropist who revolutionized the chocolate industry by mass producing milk chocolate bars, and whose legacy lives on in the community he
Discusses the technology used by the ancient Incas, including their impressive architecture, how they built the Royal Road, and how they performed surgery without modern tools.
Describes the types of robots and probes that have been developed to perform outer space exploration, discussing the Hubble Space Telescope, the Cassini orbiter, the Curiosity rover, and the Canadarm
The thought that there are organisms on or in our food might make some people a bit queasy. But without certain organisms, we wouldn’t have some of our favorite foods such as bread, yogurt, and cheese
What do the Tibetan blue bear, the Kodiak bear, and the grizzly bear have in common? They’re all brown bears. Readers explore these and other kinds of brown bears through clear text that addresses que
Islam is one of the world’s major religions, and in ancient times, the Islamic world was one of the world’s major societies. This title provides a sweeping look at the important contributions people o
The abolitionist movement grew from a small group of people opposed to slavery to a huge network of people who published newspapers, gave speeches, and influenced political decisions. Readers discover
Looks at the history of combat robots, describing their invention in the 1970s and 1980s, the Robot Wars events of the 1990s, and the increasing sophistication for the creations of larger robots by th
