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
Recounts the origins of individual rights in the colonies and the effort to add explicitly stated rights to the Constitution, accomplished in its first ten amendments, and discusses their meaning and
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
Introduces in question-and-answer format the animals of the rain forest and the waters within rain forests, and their place within the rain forest ecosystem.
Recounts the origins of the desire for independence in the colonies that would become the United States, the events that led to open rebellion, and how the Continental Congress adopted the Declaratio
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.
Discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution; recounts reasons why the United States needed one in the 1780s and the events of the Constitutional Convention; and describes the Constitution's ma
Describes the legislative branch of the United States government, and discusses each of its two parts, how it works, its origins, and notable events in its history, including impeachments and declarat
Discusses why immigrants came to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the difficulties of the journey, the establishment of the Ellis Island Immigration Station and what went o
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
Young children wil love larning to read with these storybooks. Once they can recognize and identify the words used to tell each story, the will be able to successfully read on their own. Features a wo
Provides biographies of famous and infamous figures in world history, including King Henry VIII, Vlad the implaler (the real Count Dracula), and Tomaas de Torquemada, the Dominican friar who led the S
Provides information about satellites, their history, how they are used to photograph the Earth's surface, and how they have been used to gather intelligence.
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
Explains what a national anthem is; recounts the events that led to Francis Scot Key writing "The Star-Spangled Banner," including the history of the specific flag to which he referred; and describes
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
Provides information about the secret equipment that espionage agents use to fulfill their missions, from tiny cameras and disguised weapons, to coding devices used to encode secret messages.
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
Hopefully, the worst thing your pet ever comes home with is bad breath. But some furry friends can carry nasty germs, and that's where zoonotic disease researchers come in and investigate and stop ani
