Haiti has a proud and important story of independence. Readers will discover how Haiti and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, history and holidays.
Guatemala is an important neighbor to the United States. Readers will discover how Guatemala and the US are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and celebrations.
Canada and the United States share the longest border in the world. Readers will discover how Canada and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, activit
Dominican Republic is a close neighbor to the United States. Readers will discover how Dominican Republic and the US are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and c
Mexico is one of the oldest civilizations in North America. Readers will discover how Mexico and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and hol
Cuba is one of the nearest neighbors to the United States. Readers will discover how Cuba and the US are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and holidays. Hello,
Young Readers will meet the animal and human officers of the New York City Mounted Police Unit. Learn how they are trained and cared for and where they live.
Some animals, like cats and dogs are perfect for helping people feel safe in stressful situations. Readers will learn how these animals and more are used to calm children and adults alike.
She was a gift of friendship and peace between France and the United States. Now "Liberty Enlightening the World" stands as a symbol of America's embrace of freedom and democracy. Find out why 4 milli
In Things Up Close, young readers view common objects—a pencil, sponge, toothbrush, and seashell—from a new perspective and learn uncommon facts about each one.
You may be familiar with some animals in the military. But discover how common and uncommon animals—like bees and bats!—have been used to serve the country.
In Nature Up Close, young readers first view a butterfly wing, cactus spines, the leaves of a Venus flytrap, and the shell of an armadillo. Then readers see each plant and animal in its natural enviro
For millions of people, leaving home and coming to America meant giving up family and all things familiar. For more than sixty years, one site was the first place in America all new immigrants saw. F
In People Up Close, young readers examine portions of several tools-of-the-trade and identify both the tool and the worker who uses it. Reader learn why a hose is a must-have for a firefighter, how a
Playing a sport is good exercise and fun, but playing the game is more fun for everyone when you know the rules of the game and how to be a good sport. Tennis is one of the most popular sports for bot
In Structures Up Close, young readers view a portion of a well-known structure or building. Readers learn what makes the structure unique and interesting.
With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on a subway. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on a ferry. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
Readers will learn how monkeys are especially suited to serve as helpers in daily activities. They will also meet service ponies and service dogs, trained to help!
Describes the monument's origins, the man who carved it, the choice of which presidents to commemorate, raising money for it, the process of its creation, and tourism.
With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on a city bus. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
Animals have many ways to help, but some are uniquely suited to help solve mysteries. In Animal Detectives, kids will discover how dogs, pigs, and even bees are used to sniff out danger.
As the flagship of the National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park has a special place in the hearts and minds of conservationists. Thanks to the leadership of far-sighted President Ulysses S. Gr
Vowel teams can make both long and complex vowel sounds. The special complex vowel teams can be spelled many different ways. They can be used to build common words we use everyday. Let's discover what
In the 1770s before the United States was a nation, most people lived on farms. But Williamsburg in Virginia Colony was a busy town with wide streets, grand public buildings, bustling shops, and a lar
Vowels can say their names: A-E-I-O-U. These vowel sounds can be spelled many different ways, including vowel teams. Discover how these long vowels and vowel teams can be used to build words.
The story of Harriet Tubman and her role in leading slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad is well-known. But did you know that during the Civil War Harriet would often dress in disguise to
Describes the origins of the Liberty Bell, the words on it, its connection to the American Revolution, theories about the origins of its crack, its use as a symbol over the years, and its new home.
History recognizes the leadership and voice Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brought to the civil rights movement in 1960s America. A 30-foot tall statue of Dr. King gazes into the future full of hope for
Some people call him the smartest baseball player of all time. Moe Berg could speak twelve languages—and make up signs on the baseball diamond. How did this major league catcher go on to become an Ame
He was popular with his troops. And he was such a good soldier that Benedict Arnold became a major general in the Colonial Army. So how did a Revolutionary hero become known as one of the earliest spi
Do you like to eat different foods? Maybe you like to help in the kitchen by cooking or bringing food to the table. Running restaurants large and small is no easy task as you will discover when you go
Are you interested in performing? Do you like dancing or singing? You might wonder how the stage gets set. How do the actors know where to go? So many workers behind the scene. Let's jump in and go On
The alphabet has 26 letters. Five of them are vowels: a-e-i-o-u. They can make long and short sounds. The short vowels can be used to build many simple words. Learn what these short vowels can do.
