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
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 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.
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.
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
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
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
Describes Pennsylvania's Quaker origins, early industry, and social and religious climate, as well as notable figures and events during its time as a colony.
Introduces the Big Dipper, a group of stars found within the constellation Ursa Major, providing the stories of the Greeks and Native Americans about its origin and describing some of the individual s
Georgia O’Keeffe is widely regarded as a founder of American Modernism. She is best known for her large, close-up paintings of natural forms and for her desert landscapes. Despite attending art school
Making paper animals is a fun way to practice the Japanese art of origami. Readers learn to create amazing origami animals, including ducks, rabbits, and turtles. Carefully numbered steps make each pr
Swimming is a fun but dangerous activity. Lifeguards help us stay safe while having fun, thanks to their special life-saving skills and first-aid training. Readers learn about these community heroes a
Introduces beavers, describes their physical features and behavior, explains how they build a dam, and examines the impact of their construction on the environment.
Thanks to modern medicine, syphilis is no longer the deadly, ruinous, and terrifying scourge that it once was. Yet it is still an extremely serious sexual health concern. It is imperative that people
Introduces fault lines, describing the the layers in the Earth, tectonic plates and how their movements can cause earthquakes, different types of faults, and how knowing about faults can help people p
