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50 Things You Didn't Know about the Old West

Sean O'Neill (author) Sean O'Neill (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634408097

The American West was once an unexplored frontier and the home of thousands of American natives. Explore the Old West—from fool's gold to buckaroos—with amazing facts about cowboys and Indians and the horses they rode.

50 Things You Didn't Know about Ancient Greece

Sean O'Neill (author) Sean O'Neill (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634408059

Explore vending machines and flushing toilets in Ancient Greece. Discover the amazing and amusing marvels this fascinating ancient civilization has given us from democracy to geometry.

50 Things You Didn't Know about Colonial America

Sean O'Neill (author) Sean O'Neill (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634408080

Toothless at twenty in Colonial America? Discover some of the most amazing and amusing facts about life in Colonial America and how the pilgrims survived it all.

50 Things You Didn't Know about the Middle Ages

Sean O'Neill (author) Sean O'Neill (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634408073

From castles and knights to the danger of bathroom breaks in the Middle Ages, readers discover amazing and amusing facts about cleaning up–or not–during the Middle Ages.

50 Things You Didn't Know about Ancient Egypt

Sean O'Neill (author) Sean O'Neill (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634408042

Learn all about pharaohs and daily life (and death) in Ancient Egypt. Discover 3,000 years of an ancient civilization through amazing and amusing facts about daily life, afterlife, and how the rulers kept it all under control.

50 Things You Didn't Know about Ancient Rome

Sean O'Neill (author) Sean O'Neill (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634408066

Explore daily life in Ancient Rome from the Colosseum to commode and how this powerful empire ruled much of the world for more than 1,000 years.

The Gateway Arch

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402286

This magnificent arch rises on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri. The nation’s tallest monument is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, honoring Thomas Jefferson’s vision of westward expansion. Mired in controversy in the beginning, this amazing structure is now a national treasure and symbol of the nation’s reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Mount Rushmore

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402262

More than just a random display of U.S. Presidents, this imposing monument honors leaders who led America’s founding, expansion, preservation, and unification. Discover the unusual story of how these faces of history ended up on a mountainside in South Dakota’s Black Hills.

The Liberty Bell

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402255

From the British surrender in Yorktown to the Civil War to Woman Suffrage and the fight for Civil Rights, one powerful witness to American history played an important role. Discover the reasons why the old cracked bell in Philadelphia is still one of our nation’s most-loved symbols.

Historic Williamsburg

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402194

In the 1770s before the United States was a nation, most people lived on farms. But Williamsburg in Virginia Colony was a busy town with wide streets, grand public buildings, bustling shops, and a large Market Square. Home to 2,000 people from wealthy gentry and middle class shopkeepers to poor slaves. Find out how Williamsburg today gives us a fascinating window into America’s past.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402279

History recognizes the leadership and voice Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brought to the civil rights movement in 1960s America. A 30-foot tall statue of Dr. King gazes into the future full of hope for all humanity. His words of peace are carved in the walls of the monument as a reminder to all Americans of the power of peaceful protest. Learn all about the first national memorial to an African American.

The Statue of Liberty

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402248

She was a gift of friendship and peace between France and the United States. “Liberty Enlightening the World” stands now as a symbol of America’s embrace of freedom and democracy. Find out why 4 million visitors each year come to see this majestic statue in New York’s harbor.

Fort McHenry

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402231

A rocky outpost near Baltimore played a bigger role in the history of the United States than anyone imagined it ever would. After America gained its freedom in 1776, the British were determined not to allow the new nation to trade with its enemy France. Discover the unique role Fort McHenry played during the War of 1812.

Ellis Island

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402224

For millions of people, leaving home and coming to America meant giving up family and all things familiar. For more than sixty years, one site was the first place in America all new immigrants saw. Find out why Ellis Island holds such an important place in America’s history.

The Grand Canyon

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402217

One of the most visited places in North America, Grand Canyon National Park is like an open window to Earth’s geologic history. The carving of the canyon’s walls by erosion left a cross-section of the Earth’s crust from millions and millions of years ago. See for yourself how grand and beautiful this gorgeous gorge really is.

Yellowstone

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634402200

As the flagship of the National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park has a special place in the hearts and minds of conservationists. It’s all thanks to the leadership of far-sighted President Ulysses S. Grant and adventurer President Theodore Roosevelt. Today we can enjoy nature as it was in the early days of our nation.

Zoos and Animal Parks

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634403917

Where can you go to see lions, and tigers, and bears? You can go to the zoo! A trip to the zoo can be very exciting. A trip to the zoo is also a great way to learn about animal habitats in faraway places.

Museums

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634403900

Do you like to collect things? Many people do. Some people collect art. Others collect objects from history. Some people collect cars or toys. You can collect just about anything! There are almost as many museums as there are things to collect. Take a trip back in time and learn more about these amazing places.

Playgrounds and Adventure Parks

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634403894

When you hear the word "playground," what do you think of? Do you picture slides and swings? Do you think of climbing walls and tunnels? Or do you picture pirate ships and space to run? Over the years, playgrounds have changed in many ways. But they have always been a place where children can enjoy themselves and learn important lessons about safety and getting along with others. Discover how playgrounds came to be and how they have changed over the years.

Amusement Parks and Water Parks

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781634403887

Today's amusement parks are filled with amazing, high-tech rides. Some even take the fun to the water! Amusement parks of the past were exciting places as well. Amusement parks have been around for hundreds of years. Readers discover the history of these fun-filled places!

On The Job at a Farm

Jessica Cohn (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781937529819

Do you like helping people? Would you like to help feed hundreds of people each day? Then you might like to go On the Job at a Farm. Discover what the key business of farming is all about.

On The Job in a Restaurant

Jessica Cohn (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781937529543

Do you like to eat different foods? Maybe you like to help in the kitchen by cooking or bringing food to the table. Running restaurants large and small is no easy task as you will discover when you go On The Job in a Restaurant.

On The Job in the Theater

Jessica Cohn (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781937529826

Are you interested in performing? Do you like dancing or singing? You might wonder how the stage gets set. How do the actors know where to go? So many workers behind the scene. Let’s jump in and go On The Job in the Theater.

On The Job in the Game

Jessica Cohn (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781937529550

Coaches, referees. Some jobs in sports are easy to name because we see them on the field of play. But who makes sure we stay safe when we play? Let’s take a look at all the important players beyond the field by going On The Job in the Game.

On The Job in Construction

Jessica Cohn (author)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781937529536

Have you ever thought about how all the buildings and bridges in your community get built? Who designs them? How are they built so they don’t fall down? Let’s learn about the jobs and skills needed to go On The Job in Construction.