Learning to read maps can help us find our way in the world. Maps are also important tools for understanding history, foreign lands, and a host of other subjects. Readers will learn how to use lines o
Whether providing step-by-step instructions for building something or serving as a brainstorming aid, diagrams organize our thoughts and plans into convenient visual representations. Readers will lear
From rocks and gems to salts and other substances found in water and soil, minerals make up a large part of our world. Readers will learn what sets different kinds of minerals apart from one another,
From huge, craggy boulders and tiny, smooth pebbles to the stones used to construct buildings, rocks are almost everywhere we look. Readers will learn how rocks are formed, why some are so different f
In December 1952, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a landmark case that would forever change the countrys race relations. This book covers the events leading up to Brown v. Board of Education and
Maps and globes provide a variety of important information, from weather patterns to the locations of roads and streets. Readers will discover the difference between maps and globes. They will also le
Maps vary widely in complexity, from simple road maps to detailed topographical maps. Readers will learn why map keys are important and how to use them to interpret the data on different kinds of maps
The largest land animals on Earth, elephants are celebrated for their remarkable intelligence and physical power. Readers will learn about elephants complex social structure, how they stay cool in the
A harsh and icy land isolated at the far southern reaches of the globe, Antarctica is the most recently discovered of the continents.Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
An exploration of ancient Rome offers insights into the civilization's history, institutions, myths, and traditions, and discusses its influence on modern society.
Humans have long held an interest in the bright, colorful crystals we call gemstones. Throughout history, they have been used as decorations, folk remedies, and currency. Readers will discover how gem
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
Teaches young learners the importance of being a good citizen by helping out neighbors and other areas of the community, obeying the laws, and learning about voting.
Introduces the New England and Middle Atlantic states of the Northeast and discusses their geography, history, people, wildlife, resources, economy, and the challenges they face.
In this book, readers will discover what pandas eat, how they mate and reproduce, and why they are having such a difficult time surviving in the wild. They will also learn where pandas live and which
Examines the life and career of Barack Obama, discussing his accomplishments, and describing how his actions have impacted the history and development of the United States.
Provides an account of major events in the creation of the democratic process in the U.S. government, describing key people involved such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and
