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
Introduces the mathematical concept of proportions by using examples of the money and time used to build the transcontinental railroad, and provides a brief history of the railroad and its impact upon
Using examples of animals and the number of legs they have, introduces the concept of multiplication and shows how multiplication and addition are related.
This descriptive title shows a carpenter at work, using wood to make a table. Kids can see the process from tree to finished woodwork and the sequence of steps.
It has been said that good things come in small packages. Such is the case with Arduino. Using the Arduino programming language, users operate microcontrollers, which are essentially mini-computers th
Explores ways to stay safe while using a smartphone, including guarding passwords, avoiding paying too much for apps, and restricting the posting of photographs.
Introduces websites, presents information on the history of the internet, explains the computer programming language known as HTML, and describes how to explore websites using search engines and mobil
Describes how to conduct both basic and advanced searches on the Internet, providing information on the history of internet searching, using boolean search terms, and evaluating the content of search
Introduces the writing, editing, and revision processes, offering tips on outlining, researching, spotting grammar mistakes, and using technology to share finished works with others.
Invites readers to practice addition and subtraction equations using examples from a school basketball game, including the number of players, visiting the snack bar, and point tallies.
Examines the risks associated with using Facebook, and offers advice on setting up a safe account, managing privacy settings, accessing applications and games, and using the site responsibly.
Biomass power is one possibility for using renewable resources to power our everyday lives. Among the topics discussed are the benefits, history, and possibilities of biofuels as a sustainable power s
Discusses the basics behind using money to purchase goods and services, and outlines how to save money, cost-effective shopping techniques, and the fundamentals of investing.
Presents information about parrots and how they demonstrate intelligence by using spoken words to represent things, eating clay as a medicine in the wild, and dancing to the rhythm of music.
Presents information about orangutans and how they demonstrate intelligence by using tools, finding food, using plants for medicine, and imitating humans.
Introduces different types of bread from around the world and provides instructions for making eight varieties of bread and pizza using everyday kitchen equipment.
Stalking is a serious crime that affects millions of people, most of them women. Stalkers may target people they know or people they have never met, using the Internet and other tools to follow or thr
This book provides broad support for using games in middle and high school science classes including Earth science/living environment, biology, chemistry, and physics. The lesson plans and resources s
This first-person account of caring for a garden and growing a tomato plant provides strong cause-and-effect evidence using a sequential text structure.
Gluten intolerance is being diagnosed more than ever, which makes it an important issue for today’s young readers. Using age-appropriate language, this book helps readers gain an understanding of the
In this book, readers will get a sneak peak at life on a cow farm. Using manageable language, this book delves into the anatomy, diet, and uses of cows. Readers will also learn the differences between
Email is one of the most useful methods of communication between families and friends. It’s become a vital tool in the workplace and at school. This book introduces readers to using email, including h
Though the Japanese art of paper folding is an ancient tradition, it still delights young and old today. This second volume of Christmas origami projects will appeal to all. Using colored paper or eve
Discusses how students can use digital tools to research, write, and present term papers, covering such topics as keeping track of sources, using word processing programs, and enhancing text with mult
