Occupying Alcatraz discusses how in 1969, a group of daring Native American activists launched a 19-month takeover of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, seeking to highlight the poor living conditions that persisted in Native American communities throughout the country. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The Belles of Baseball discusses how in the 1940s and 1950s, women broke traditional gender barriers by playing professional baseball, boosting morale during World War II and paving the way for future generations of female athletes. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Climb Aboard! Explore how NASA was formed! Meet early astronauts! Examine the Gemini and Apollo programs! Investigate Keck, Keck II, the Hubble Telescope, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory! Learn about space shuttles and stations! See an infographic showing the electromagnetic spectrum! Did You Know? facts and a Guidebook of landmarks in space exploration complete your journey. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Climb Aboard! Explore how the sun was formed! Investigate spots, flares, and solar wind! Meet early astronomers working to understand the sun! Examine the sun, the moon, Earth, and gravity! Learn about solar observatories! See an infographic showing the sun’s layers! Did You Know? fact boxes and a Guidebook of facts about the sun complete your journey. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Learn about the history of legendary Spanish club Real Madrid. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Learn about the history of legendary Spanish club Barcelona. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Learn about the history of legendary English club Manchester United. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Learn about the history of legendary German club Bayern Munich. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Learn about the history of legendary English club Arsenal. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Learn more about the history of legendary Italian club Juventus The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Learn about the history of legendary English club Chelsea. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Learn about the history of legendary Italian club AC Milan. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
William Williams Documents Ellis Island Immigrants considers the work of Ellis Island commissioner William Williams as he collected photos recording the history of the immigration facility and those who passed through its doors in the early 1900s. Using many stunning, full-page photos, it examines Williams’ role in executing US immigration policy during this pivotal time in American history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
A piece of nuclear fuel the size of your fingertip holds as much energy as 150 gallons (568 L) of oil. In Nuclear Energy, learn how scientists developed this amazing source of energy, how it works, and why it has attracted controversy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in South Africa, land of animal reserves, diamond mining, Nelson Mandela, ancient cave paintings, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces South Africa's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title.
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Venezuela, land of Simón Bolívar, Ávila Mountain, Angel Falls, the Orinoco River, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Venezuela's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title.
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Pakistan, land of the Khyber Pass, the Indus River, popular Arabian Sea beaches, numerous national parks, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Pakistan's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title.
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Iran, land of the Elburz and Zagros Mountains, the Asiatic cheetah, Islamic tradition, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Iran's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title.
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Argentina, land of the tango, Eva Perón, the Andes Mountains, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Argentina's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title.
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Iraq, land of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, ancient Babylonia, the Code of Hammurabi, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Iraq's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title.
Best Sport Ever: Tennis takes readers from the beginnings of tennis to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the ancient history of tennis, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first match, and the achievements of Millie Jean King, Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Arthur Ashe, Pete Sampras, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Tennis! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
Best Sport Ever: Hockey takes readers from the beginnings of hockey to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the early games of hockey, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the Miracle on Ice, and the achievements of Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, Jacques Plante, Bobby Hull, Wayne Gretzky, Cindy Curley, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Hockey! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
Best Sport Ever: Soccer takes readers from the beginnings of soccer to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the ancient history of soccer, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first goal, and the achievements of Didier Drogba, Pele, Diego Maradona, Mia Hamm, David Beckham, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Soccer! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
Best Sport Ever: Lacrosse takes readers from the beginnings of lacrosse to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the Native American history of lacrosse, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the game, and the achievements of William George Beers, Margaret Boyd, Gary and Paul Gait, Paul Rabil, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Lacrosse! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
Best Sport Ever: Basketball takes readers from the beginnings of basketball to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that make the sport great. Discover the game Dr. James Naismith invented in 1891, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first slam dunk, and the achievements of Michael Jordan, Jumping Joe" Fulks, Babe Didrikson, the Dream Team, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Basketball! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.