Introduces weaponry used in World War II, describing how fighter pilots worked, weapons used by soldiers on land, and how vessels at sea fought one another.
Introduces the U.S. Army of World War II, describing how soldiers were trained for combat, the kinds of jobs they had, and some of the challenges they faced.
Spiders and insects have a lot in common. Both are small animals with many legs, and most people do not like them.A True Book: Animal Kingdom series introduces young investigative readers to animal sp
As a first lady, a senator, and secretary of state, Hillary Clinton has long been one of the nation's most influential political figures. Readers will follow along with this incredible leader's life s
So far, our travels into outer space have been limited to the planets and moons surrounding the sun in our own solar system. What would we find if we made it all the way to another star's solar system
The sun provides us with the light and energy we need to survive. It also serves as the center of our solar system, with its gravitational pull keeping the planets in orbit. But what exactly is the su
There are eight planets in our solar system, and there could be billions more throughout space. Astronomers have been working for decades to locate and identify all of the planets they can. Readers wi
In 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected president of the United States. Readers will learn all about the 44th president, from his youth in Hawaii to his accomplishments i
On October 29, 2012, one of the largest, most powerful storms in recent history landed on the coast of New Jersey and proceeded to wreak havoc upon the East Coast of the United States. Readers will di
From small town mayors to the men and women of the U.S. congress, all public officials play important roles in the nations government. Readers will find out just what it takes to run for office in the
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
Maps have guided us from place to place since ancient times, but they can do more than just show the way. Todays maps can provide a wide range of additional information, from population density to lan
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
From libraries and schools to roads and public parks, governments provide their citizens with a large number of important utilities and services. Such things are often expensive to build and maintain.
Whether being used to select a class president or a U.S. president, voting is a crucial part of American life. It can also be a surprisingly complicated process. Readers will learn who is eligible to
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
In the 4.6 billion years since Earth was formed, many plant and animal species have come and gone. Fossils are one of the most important tools we have for learning about long-extinct wildlife. Readers
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.
