Working, helping, sharing, and contributing is how kids see themselves in these pages and in their busy days. Vibrant images mirror the lively activities of kids being great kids.
The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart.
Discusses the history and exploits of the U.S.S. Constitution, or "Old Ironsides," a frigate built in the late eighteenth century to fight the pirates of the Barbary States that still floats today.
Looks at the things that the President and his family can do for fun at the White House, from watching a movie at the White House movie theater to bowling at the White House bowling lanes.
Examines the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford who, among other things, is credited with inventing the assembly line, which changed not only the automotive industry but all industries.
Examines the life and work of the British physicist who overcame the challenges of ALS to become one of the foremost scientists of the twentieth century.
Describes the landscapes, plants, animals, history, and current conditions and ways of life of the continent of Australia and the islands of the Pacific.
Describes the role of the sense of touch in human life; the parts played by the skin, nerves and brain in feeling; pain and other reactions to touch; technological developments affecting touch; and th
Traces the history of the underground transportation system in New York City, discussing the politics involved, how it was financed, the men who built it, and the construction techniques.
