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Influential Women in the Military

Emma Kaiser (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890305

Showcases women who have contributed to the US military. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Influential Women in Space

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890299

Showcases women who have contributed to the science of outer space. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Influential Women in Medicine

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890282

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of medicine. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Influential Women in Mathematics

Shasta Clinch (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890275

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of mathematics. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Influential Women in Engineering

Emma Kaiser (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890268

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of engineering. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Influential Women in Computer Science

Shasta Clinch (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890251

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of computer science. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The White House

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890046

Traces the historical development of the home of the presidents of the United States, describing how the mansion has grown from six rooms in 1798 to 132 rooms today. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The Washington Monument

Frederic Gilmore (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890039

Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The Statue of Liberty

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890022

Describes the history and creation of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be a symbol of the United States. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Mount Rushmore

Luke Gabriel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890015

Describes the creation of the huge sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the 1920s under the direction of Gutzon Borglum. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The Lincoln Memorial

Frederic Gilmore (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503890008

Describes the history of the Lincoln Memorial, how it was built, and what it represents. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The Liberty Bell

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503889996

Describes the Liberty Bell and how it came to be a symbol of the United States. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The Hoover Dam

Luke Gabriel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503889989

Describes the history of the Hoover Dam, why and how it was built, and how it works. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Ellis Island

Bob Temple (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503889972

Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a national treasure. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The Declaration of Independence

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503889965

Describes the document that declared America's independence and fanned the flames of the Revolutionary War. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Arlington National Cemetery

Bob Temple (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503889958

Introduces the history of our national burial ground and discusses some of the people, particularly those in the American military services, who are buried there. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The American Flag

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503889941

Describes the flag comprised of stars and stripes that represents the United States, its meaning, and how it came to become a symbol of the country. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The American Eagle

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503889934

Describes the national bird of the United States and how it came to be symbolic of the country. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Twin Sisters (author) Iesha Wright (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781645808664

Kids will love to tap their heads, shoulders, knees, and toes while reading this classic children’s song. Repetition encourages early literacy skills and bright art showing diversity help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.

I'm A Special Person

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Iesha Wright (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781645808671

Kids will love this sweet story and song combination as they follow along word-for-word in this captivating, illustrated eBook. Children will feel empowered and confident as this song encourages them to celebrate everything that makes them unique.

Las cosas que van / Things That Go

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Iesha Wright (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781645807599

A los niños les encantará esta divertida historia que los alentará a aprender los nombres de los vehículos de transporte y el importante trabajo que cada vehículo realiza para ayudar a nuestras comunidades. Disfrutarán escuchando esta adorable historia que presenta efectos de sonido y voces profesionales para ayudar a los niños a desarrollar vocabulario y mejorar sus habilidades auditivas. La historia se presenta primero en español y luego en inglés, lo que lo convierte en un recurso maravilloso para que los niños aprendan un idioma diferente. Las oraciones simples, la enunciación clara y las palabras repetitivas alentarán a los niños a enamorarse de contar historias y aprender un nuevo idioma. Kids will love this playful story that will encourage children to learn transportation vehicle names and the important job each vehicle does to help our communities. They will enjoy listening to this adorable story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills. The story is first presented in Spanish and then in English making this a wonderful resource for children learning a different language. Simple sentences, clear enunciation, and repetitive words will encourage children to fall in love with storytelling and learning a new language.

Dominican Republic

Jessica Dean (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781641281454

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Dominican Republic. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

The Old Photo Booth

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989875

Sarah thinks she has stumbled upon a treasure when she takes home an antique photo booth from Vintage Rose. The booth seems to provide the perfect way for her and her friends to be part of their school carnival this year. But when the photo booth starts working strangely, Sarah wonders if it is really a gift or a curse

The MIrror

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781638893356

Grace and Kimberly can't wait to get to high school next year, but they’re ready to look the part right now. The girls purchase an ornate mirror at Vintage Rose that they love to use for practicing their makeup. But will the mirror help them perfect their mature looks, or will it lead them to much more than they bargained for?

Return to Sender

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781638893349

Heather and Sasha need a good idea for their history project. After a mailbox at Vintage Rose catches their interest, they discover a mysterious letter inside. Have the girls found what they need for their project, or are they about to encounter something they never saw coming?