The 1848 discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in present-day Sacramento led to a massive surge westward. Hundreds of thousands of people traveled to California from around the world. This book covers the
From libraries and schools to roads and public parks, governments provide their citizens with a large number of important utilities and services. Such things are often expensive to build and maintain.
While few people look forward to jury duty, it is a necessary part of the U.S. legal system. Readers will learn just why juries are so important to U.S. society. They will also discover who is eligibl
On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, millions of U.S. citizens will head to the polls and cast their votes to elect the countrys next president. Will they choose incumbent Barack Obama or challenger Mitt Rom
A series that continues to celebrate a toddler's world of firsts with board books that reflect two important areas: readiness concepts and body awareness. Each book features rhythmic, interactive text
A history of the large Southern colony, from its first Native American inhabitants, to the ages of Spanish exploration and English colonization, through to disenchantment with the mother country, and
Rookie Readers have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that alw
Describes the crash of the Hindenburg airship in 1937, relaying the history of international airship flight and the events leading to the disaster, and explains what measures have been taken to make a
Learn ways to be a good citizen, including working together, speaking up, caring for the environment, and listening to others.Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: We the Kids series gives the youngest
Entertaining biographies of inventors and scientists that are perfect for young readers, developing scientists and critical thinkers, containing hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement th
Describes the life of Henry VIII, from his childhood and ascension to the throne to his infamous multiple marriages and conflicts with the Catholic church.
Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars lead the reader from France to the New World as workers spend weeks planning and constructing the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to
Describes how using oil for energy leads to pollution, and suggests alternative but more costly methods, including water power, wind energy, and solar panels.
