Mark Twain was known as one of the greatest writers of his time, but what about before that? What happened when Twain was younger? What did he do then that led to his being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Louisa May Alcott was known as a beloved writer of such books as Little Women, but what about before that? What happened when Alcott was younger? What did she do then that led to her being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Harriet Tubman was one of the greatest figures in the movement to end slavery in the United States, but what about before that? What happened when Tubman was younger? What did she do then that led to her being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Dolly Parton is known as one of the most famous singer/songwriters in country music, but what about before that? What happened when Parton was younger? What did she do then that led to her being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Babe Ruth was known as the greatest player in the history of baseball, but what about before that? What happened when Ruth was younger? What did he do then that led to his being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Describes the evolution of trains. An introduction explains how trains are used and when they came to be a familiar part of life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of trains up until the present day. 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.
Describes the evolution of television. An introduction explains how television is used and when it came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of television up until the present day. 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.
Describes the evolution of telephones. An introduction explains how telephones are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of telephones up until the present day. 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.
Describes the evolution of computers. An introduction explains how computers are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of computers up until the present day. 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.
Describes the evolution of cars. An introduction explains how cars are used and when they came to be a part of daily life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of cars up until the present day. 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.
Describes the evolution of airplanes. An introduction explains how airplanes are used and when they came to be a familiar part of life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of airplanes up until the present day. 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.
A basic introduction to the planet Venus, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the planet Uranus, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the sun, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the planet Saturn, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to dwarf planets, such as Pluto, their sizes, compositions, and places within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the planet Neptune, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the planet Mercury, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the planet Mars, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to the planet Jupiter, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
A basic introduction to planet Earth, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
