Examines the technological innovations and social changes that were bought about by the Industrial Revolution, describing the inventions which transformed textiles, transportation, communications, the generation of electricity, and manufacturing of steel.
Experience great battles of the Civil War through engaging text, detailed illustrations and photos of artifacts.
This book explains how it is the responsibility of your city or town government to keep you safe and maintain a clean place for you to live. It builds parks, cleans streets, and enforces the laws made by the state government.
This book discusses civic responsibilities and how to be a good citizen.
This book outlines the reasons the Constitution was first written in 1787 and how it has changed to fit our world today.
This book takes you through the many processes the legislative branch of our government must follow to introduce a bill and the steps it goes through to make a bill an actual law.
This book discusses how the United States is a Federalist government, meaning powers are split between states and the national government, and the role of state governments.
This book discusses the term limits of House and Senate members, as well as the qualifications, background, and jobs each member contributes when representing the citizens of the United States.
This book discusses the highest court in our country, the terms and ranks of each member, and what role they play to balance the scales of justice.
This book describes all the responsibilities of the president, the duties of the Cabinet members who advise the president, and the qualifications needed to run for president.
With interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses how nearly all food webs begin with plants, the primary producers.
This book explains the water cycle and how water is used to generate many forms of electricity. It introduces students to the importance of keeping our water supplies clean has detailed information about the effects water has on different formations on our Earth. From weathering to landslides, it can all be found in this title.
Provides the most current information on the people, culture, and conflicts of Afghanistan. Maps, photographs, and other text features help to support understanding.
Explores economics and provides real world examples and applications.
Provides the history of biofuels, different uses, positive and negative characteristics, and how they will impact the future.
The most current information on cell phones is provided in this book. Also included are facts about how they work, how to text, and how they have impacted our world.
The internet and email have changed our lives. Find out why by reading the history, characteristics, uses, and future applications of this incredible invention.
The uses of wind energy is the topic of this book. Explains the positive and negative impact this form of energy can have on our world.
Describes the history of the United States Capitol, its significance, and its importance to our country.
Solar energy is explained. Included in the book is where it comes from, who uses it, and the positive and negative benefits of using it.
Pakistan's current situation is addressed using information about its history, culture, and people.
The ancient history and current events of the country of Iran are explained in this book. Its impact on the rest of the world is emphasized using the most up to date information.
In graphic-novel format, this book chronicles the dust storms which plagued the plains states from 1930 to 1939 while depicting one family's efforts to escape the devastation and start a new life in California.
Eco-friendly energy is explained. The most current information is provided while establishing the understanding that it does not take much to make the world a better place.
One of the most sacred yet volatile countries in the world is Israel. Its history helps the reader to understand the current crisis it faces.
