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
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
Engineers blend logic and precision with imagination, and science and math principles with vision and foresight, to create solutions for some of society's most pressing problems. From information tech
Introduces computer and internet databases, presents information on the history of databases, describes internet security and data trails, and explores different types of databases and how they are us
Introduces the concepts of force and motion, describing both simple and complex machines that complete acts of force, and discusses such forces of energy as gravity, magnetism, and electricity.
Introduces the different facets of weather, from winds and clouds to lightning, precipitation, and droughts, and describes how weather is forecasted and tracked.
Describes Jupiter as part of the solar system, and discusses days and years, its structure and atmosphere, the Great Red Spot, its most important moons, exploring the planet and its moons, and relate
Describes Mercury as part of the solar system, and discusses the lack of an atmosphere, days and years, its discovery and exploration, the presence of water, and related topics.
Describes Saturn as part of the solar system, and discusses days and years, its structure and atmosphere, its rings, Titan and its other moons, exploring the planet, and related topics.
Describes Nepture as part of the solar system, and discusses its discovery, days and years, its structure and atmosphere, storms, moons, rings, exploring the planet, and related topics.
Introduces Halloween and provides information about and recipes for holiday-themed foods, including monster caramel apples, crunchy witch's fingers, and haunted black bean and corn dip.
Presents biographical and career profiles of music superstars, including Lady Gaga and Rihanna, which feature professional highlights, secrets to success, and questions and answers.
Presents an introductory guide to Google and utilizing the web search engine and its many components, and describes how to use Google and the Internet safely and securely.
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
Introduces twelve different pirates, criminals, and bloodthirsty leaders from history, including Blackbeard and Eric the Red, Vlad the Impaler and Attila the Hun, and Robin Hood and William Tell, and
Introduces twelve different warrior heroes from varying traditions, including Hua Mulan and Penthesilea the Amazon, King Arthur and Perseus, and the Persian hero Rostam and Herakles, and discusses who
Introduces twelve different dinosaurs, including the ankylosaurus and the triceratops, the brachiosaurus and the diplodocus, and the tyrannosaurus and the spinosaurus, and discusses who the victor wou
Introduces twelve different creatures from legends and fairy tales, including a werewolf and a vampire, a wizard and a witch, and a dwarf and a giant, and discusses who the victor would be in battle.
Introduces twelve different mythical monsters, including the centaur and the Babylonian scorpion man, the chupacabra and the manticore, and the Eastern and Western dragon, and discusses who the victor
Presents information on writing autobiography, including personal journals and more public materials, covering preparation, planning, and how to create the first draft, edit and revise, and share work
Describes how new clothing and toys add to energy use and old clothes and playthings add to waste, and suggests ways to prolong use, pass used items on to other users, and make new items by reusing th
Describes the function of the body's brain and nervous system, and includes information about the spinal cord, sleeping and dreaming, brain damage, and nerve cells.
Presents an introduction to the outdoor sports of canoeing and kayaking, with information on the equipment used, skills and techniques, and different types of canoeing and kayaking.
Introduces the major symbols of Judaism and what they mean; discusses Jewish prayer and worship, both in the synagogue and at home, rites of passage, and religious festivals; and shares folktales, rec
Examines the formation and eruption of volcanoes, describes the damages and benefits of volcanoes, and discusses steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.
There’s more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chro
Step back in time to ancient India, where the people’s contributions to art, architecture, religion, and more shaped a unique culture that can still be seen today. This text presents the region’s arch
Introduced in 29, Minecraft™ has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecraft’s mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users
Readers will get creative with origami, the fascinating Japanese art of paper folding. This high-interest title introduces the history and origin of origami, and prompts readers to put their creative
The impact Colorado’s natural resources have had on its development as a state cannot be overstated. This book looks at how mining and ranching have helped shape the history, culture, and people of th
Few events have shaped the history, economy, and even geography of the state of Colorado quite like the Gold Rush. This book examines the events that led up to the discovery of gold, how the Gold Rush
Describes the life and accomplishments of the professional basketball player, from his childhood in Italy to his status as a high school basketball prodigy and NBA rookie sensation to his five NBA cha
Toys are fun to play with, and they can be even more fun to make! Readers learn to make their own jet gliders, sailboats, sock puppets, and other toys with each turn of the page. Simple, step-by-step
Makerspaces are places to come together to create. Jewelry is something people can easily create in a makerspace, and readers are able to make their own jewelry by following a series of step-by-step i
Describes the founding and history of Massachusetts, examines its role in the American Revolution and the establishment of the new nation, and discusses notable figures and events during its time as a
