Describes the history of the American flag from its original design by Betsy Ross at the request of George Washington, discussing how it has changed over the years and how it came to be a symbol of th
Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series which focuses on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and mysteries, and includes chapter summa
Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series which focuses on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and mysteries, and includes chapter summa
Discusses how a case reaches the Supreme Court, its origins and history, particularly the time of John Marshall, which established the court's right to declare a law unconstitutional, and other noted
Presents a brief biography of the African-American artist who created the painted story quilt, an art form that combines rich oral history with colorful paintings on quilted fabric and canvas.
Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series which focuses on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and mysteries, and includes chapter summa
Describes the history of the American flag from its original design by Betsy Ross at the request of George Washington, discussing how it has changed over the years and how it came to be a symbol of th
Pete wants to go outside and play in the snow, but he has a sore throat so he can only watch his sister play outside, until she thinks of a great surprise for him, in a story that features long vowels
A delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations brings to life the Presidents of the United States of America, combining poignant anecdotes w
A delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations brings to life the Presidents of the United States of America, combining poignant anecdotes w
Presents two real cases in which animals were carriers for disease that affects humans, and discusses how doctors uncovered the cause and attempted to stop the spread of the disease.
Introduces the concept of temperature, tells how it is measured on the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales, and describes why some things--such as food, people, and water--need to be at certain temperatures
Presents the civilization of ancient China, discussing aspects of daily life for different social classes and reviewing some of the contributions made to later civilizations.
Presents the civilization of ancient Greece, discussing aspects of daily life, religion, and entertainment; and reviews some of the contributions that Greeks made to later civilizations.
Presents the civilization of ancient Rome, discussing aspects of daily life for different social classes and reviewing some of the unique contributions that Romans made to later civilizations.
A biography of the Sioux chief who worked to maintain the rights of Native American people and who led the defeat of General Custer at the Little Big Horn in 1876.
A delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations brings to life the Presidents of the United States of America, combining poignant anecdotes w
Describes the life and career of the nineteenth-century French artist Eugaene Delacroix, whose experiments with color and scenes of action led to Impressionism and other modern art styles.
Chronicles the life of Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, detailing her works, her marriage with artist Diego Rivera, her communist beliefs, and her struggle to overcome several personal tragedies.
Introduces the life and accomplishments of the woman who could neither see nor hear, but learned to communicate with her fingers, and taught the world about the life of people who are deaf and blind.
Describes the events preceding, during, and following the American Revolution, from the Stamp Act in 1765 to the signing of the treaty in Paris in 1783.
A series of artist biographies for young readers provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of each master's artwork. Includes pri
