Born a slave in the United States, Harriet Tubman escaped from bondage to risk her life and newfound liberty in becoming a leading abolitionist in the years before the American Civil War. Tubman sur
3-D printing allows for the creation of nearly any type of object, from an entire house to a human organ. Now with makerspaces, collaborative engineering workspaces, virtually anyone can utilize these
Presents an introduction to the role and function of state and local governments in the Unites States, discussing their organization and responsibilities, leaders and officials, and ways for citizens
This life science title gives children an introduction to an animal’s habitat. Kids witness, through visual evidence, industrious beavers building their dams and homes. Procedural text describes how b
Shapes are everywhere, and understanding their attributes is an essential part of third-grade math education. A comprehensive introduction to geometry is told through relatable narratives and real-wor
The Internet has revolutionized the way people communicate and do business. It has even affected how people fundraise and seek investors. This introduction to crowdfunding explains how innovative entr
In order to be successful, hunters must carefully consider clothing, camouflage gear, calls, scents, and much more. This book is an indispensible introduction to the sport’s most important gear. Safet
Have your little Picassos and Rembrandts grab their paints and brushes. It’s time to make some art! This collection of diverse projects is the perfect introduction to a new medium for budding artists
Scratch is a unique programming language based in graphical interface, rather than written code, making it more accessible to younger users. It has been widely popular since its introduction in 27. Pr
Presents an introduction to the North American wild turkey, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and predators, and the efforts that saved it from extinction.
Presents an introduction to crocodilians, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitats, and predatory behavior, and the efforts needed to protect them in the future.
Presents an introduction to conches, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitats, diet, and predators, and the efforts being made to protect them from overfishing and pollution.
Beginning readers get a manageable introduction to Christmas and some of its traditions. Full-page photographs and easy-to-follow text will engage readers from cover to cover. A great addition to any
An introduction to Afghanistan provides information on the nation's population, religion, education system, transportation, communications, tourism, environment, and wildlife.
An introduction to Australia provides information on the nation's population, religion, education system, transportation, communications, tourism, environment, and wildlife.
An introduction to Greece provides information on the nation's population, religion, education system, transportation, communications, tourism, environment, and wildlife.
An introduction to Iran provides information on the nation's population, religion, education system, transportation, communications, tourism, environment, and wildlife.
Presents an introduction to Wikipedia, the world's largest electronic encyclopedia, describing its conception and development, the roles of its authors and editors, and its strengths and weaknesses as
Provides an introduction to training for long distance running, covering such topics as choosing running shoes, balancing dietary needs, using warm up exercises, protecting oneself from injury, and ru
