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
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
Profiles the life and achievements of the inventor whose creation of the cotton gin, as well as a machine that could mass-produce muskets, transformed the American economy and greatly influenced manuf
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
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
The Wright Brothers took to the sky over a hundred years ago to prove that people could fly. Readers will enjoy reading about the Wright brothers as they developed the airplane. The book follows the b
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
Alexander Graham Bell revolutionized the way people communicate. Readers will enjoy this book about Bell’s life and his impact on the world. The text follows Bell’s early life and work, with an emphas
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
This book will awe readers as they learn about the engineers that literally build the world around them. Readers will enjoy exploring the field of civil engineering, from designing bridges and roads t
Many factors affect the development of cities including geography and natural resources, history, and culture. This book takes an in-depth look at some of Colorado’s most important cities, their histo
Without bones and muscles, running and jumping wouldn’t be possible—and neither would just sitting or standing! The skeletal and muscular systems give the body shape and power. Readers learn these sim
India has a long, colorful history. Today, it’s home to a diverse population of people, representing different cultural backgrounds. Visitors to India are thrilled to witness Diwali and Holi, which ar
In many ways, the culture and traditions of Japan are very different from our own. Just by looking at the detailed photographs in this book, readers will see that the Japanese have unique and beautifu
The Roman Empire lasted from 27 BC to AD 476. It was an era of military conquest, but it was also a time of great cultural, artistic, and architectural advancements. However, modern Italian culture ha
The piñata has become a birthday party staple in the United States, but it originated in the celebratory culture of Mexico. From Cinco de Mayo to the many religious festivals, the parties in Mexico of
The African country of Egypt was the center of one of the first human civilizations. Just looking at photographs of ancient Egyptian pyramids, jewelry, and even mummies shows how imaginative and intel
The focus in this book is on the first step of the scientific method. Readers will learn how to identify a topic that interests them and to narrow it down to a more specific question that they want to
A hypothesis is an educated guess, and this volume breaks down the necessary steps to forming a good one. Chapters focus on showing kids how to make scientific observations, how to find good sources f
The griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. In this uncomplicated book, readers will learn more about mythical griffins and other fabulous flying cr
Describes the types of food eaten in ancient Rome, discusses how it was prepared, and includes cultural information and recipes for typical Roman dishes.
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
The name “J.P. Morgan” may first bring to mind a large American bank, but it’s the man behind the bank who’s worth studying. Born in 1837, John Pierpont Morgan became one of the world’s leading financ
