Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents.
Describes the history and creation of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be a symbol of the United States.
Describes the history of the Lincoln Memorial, how it was built, and what it represents.
Describes the history of the Hoover Dam, why and how it was built, and how it works.
Learn about the key role of the Declaration of Independence in our nation's past and its continued importance to Americans today. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Learn about the rights and freedoms protected by the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including their history and importance for Americans today. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a silver dollar, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the silver dollar. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Mark Twain, whose face is one of many that have marked the front of the silver dollar.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a quarter, explores its history, and teaches readers how quarters are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of George Washington, whose face marks the front of the quarter.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a penny, explores its history, and teaches readers how pennies are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Abraham Lincoln, whose face marks the front of the penny.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a one-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of George Washington, whose face marks the front of the one-dollar bill.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a one hundred-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Benjamin Franklin, whose face marks the front of the one hundred-dollar bill.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a nickel, explores its history, and teaches readers how nickels are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Thomas Jefferson, whose face marks the front of the nickel.
Describes the creation of the huge sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the 1920s under the direction of Gutzon Borglum.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a five-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Abraham Lincoln, whose face marks the front of the five-dollar bill.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a fifty-cent piece, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the fifty-cent piece. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of John F. Kennedy, whose face marks the front of the fifty-cent piece.
Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a national treasure.
Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a dime, explores its history, and teaches readers how dimes are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose face marks the front of the dime.
Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They've traveled through sunshine, rain, and snow, up twisting, turning paths where no car or wagon could ever go. But Junia can--steady, sure-footed, bighearted Junia. The library patrons are counting on Book Woman's visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won't ever let her friend down. Junia, the beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series, comes to vivid life for young readers in this picture book tribute to Kentucky's Great Depression Pack Horse Library Project.
Welcome to the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of Tyrannosaurus rex, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct.
Welcome to the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Triceratops dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct. A massive pair of animal horns is found near the Rocky Mountains. Is it a bison—or a Triceratops?
Welcome to the ever-changing world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Stenonychosaurus dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct. A strange lizard tooth found in 1855 turned out to be one of the first dinosaurs found in the United States. In 2017, its name was changed from Troodon formosus to Stenonychosaurus.
Let's explore the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Ankylosaurus dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct. This special dinosaur was covered with armor and roamed the plains of North America. Did it live near you? Let's find out!
Let's explore the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of Hadrosaurus, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct. Did you know that a dinnertime story led to the discovery of a dinosaur? And that strange old bones dug up behind a house became the first North American dinosaur ever seen by the public?
Let's explore the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Allosaurus dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct.
This title looks at the trainers from the Pokémon franchise and gives information related to their introductions, appearances across the series, and why they are beloved by fans. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
