Collects four humorous stories about pets, including a boy and his dog searching for his missing hat, a dog coping with a family's new cat, and a child packing for vacation.
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.
Presents four humorous short stories, including a youg girl who loves pickles, a girl who claims her sister does not share, and a boy whose roller skates have a mind of their own.
Presents information about the American flag, including when it was designed, how it has changed, what it represents, where people display it, and how to properly care for it.
Chronicles the history of the military academy at West Point, New York, including its role in the American Revolution, the Mexican War, the Civil War, and World Wars I and II, and discusses the daily
Presents the life and accomplishments of the scientist who was responsible for more than one thousand inventions, including the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the first movie camera.
Looks at the variety of pets kept by American presidents in the White House, including President Lyndon Johnson's beagles, President Wilson's sheep, and President Coolidge's raccoon.
Describes the life and career of Barack Obama, from his early life in Hawaii to his years as an Illinois senator and as the elected President of the United States.
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
Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars describe the horrible conditions inside early submarines and the many dangers that those who traveled inside endured. Simultaneous.
Introduces some of the world's most fascinating plants and animals, answering such questions as "What's the oldest living thing," "What's the most intelligent animal," and "What's the most endangered
Describes how using oil for energy leads to pollution, and suggests alternative but more costly methods, including water power, wind energy, and solar panels.
