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World War II

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438394

Presents an overview of World War II, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

World War I

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438387

Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

Viking Warriors

Sheri Dillard (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438684

Introduces readers to Viking warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

Velociraptor

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071529

What can scientists learn from an ancient fossil of two dinosaurs locked in battle? Plenty! One of those dinosaurs was a Velociraptor, a 'quick thief' and predator of the Cretaceous period. Like the scientists who study Velociraptor, young readers will discover how much eighty-million-year-old bones still have to say! Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071512

When you think of dinosaurs, do you think of ferocious meat-eaters terrorizing everything around them? If so, you were probably imagining the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the 'tyrant lizard' of its time. But if you think you know everything there is to know about T. Rex, think again! Learn about the many sides of this mighty dinosaur. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.

Triceratops

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781634071505

In 1888, scientists searching for dinosaur bones found an enormous head like none they had ever seen before. They named it Triceratops, meaning 'three-horned face.' As they discovered more bones, they learned more and more about this 'new' dinosaur. With this book, you too can go back in time millions of years to explore the world of Triceratops. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale.

The Voyager Space Probes

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806092

Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the Voyager space probes, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind the missions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

The White House

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871298

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.

The Washington Monument

Frederic Gilmore (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871311

Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents.

The Vietnam War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438417

Presents an overview of the Vietnam War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

The U.S. Constitution

Marcia Amidon Lusted (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813861

Learn how the U.S. Constitution established the American government and what this document means for modern Americans. 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.

The Underground Railroad

Carla Williams (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542191

Before slavery was abolished in the United States, more than 100,000 slaves escaped to freedom with help from the Underground Railroad. A secret network of safe houses, the Underground Railroad is an important part of American history. Underground Railroad workers such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass devoted their energy and even risked their own safety to help enslaved blacks escape to freedom.

The Story of Titanic's Chairman Ismay

Molly Jones (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806573

Compelling narrative nonfiction text introduces Joseph Bruce Ismay, the president of the company that owned the Titanic, including details about his survival story and questions about his responsibility for the disaster. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, historical photos, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.

The Statue of Liberty

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871281

Describes the history and creation of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be a symbol of the United States.

The Tuskegee Airmen

Sarah E. De Capua (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542184

In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. The Tuskegee Airmen were exceptional pilots during World War II, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military.

The Lincoln Memorial

Frederic Gilmore (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871274

Describes the history of the Lincoln Memorial, how it was built, and what it represents.

The Korean War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438400

Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

The Invention of the Cotton Gin

Nikole Brooks Bethea (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817562

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the cotton gin. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Invention of the Transistor

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817579

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the transistor. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Invention of the Airplane

Patricia Hutchison (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817531

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the airplane. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Invention of the Assembly Line

Nikole Brooks Bethea (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817548

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the assembly line. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Hoover Dam

Luke Gabriel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871267

Describes the history of the Hoover Dam, why and how it was built, and how it works.

The Gulf War

Anita Yasuda (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438431

Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

The Declaration of Independence

Mary Meinking (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813854

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.

The Civil Rights Movement

Rose Venable (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609541965

The Civil Rights Movement was a time of drastic change in America. From the end of Reconstruction, when blacks were denied their rights in the South, through the Montgomery bus boycott and Dr. Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech, to the election of the first black president of the United States, witness the events that forever changed the way we look at race.