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Washington Is Burning! The War of 1812

Alvin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9780789158963

Begins with a factual overview of the War of 1812 and then continues with a fictional story centering on Sophie Turner and her father. The Turners are slaves owned by President James Madison and his wife, Dolley. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Socialism and Communism

Nancy Shniderman, Sue Hurwitz (authors)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993857

Socialism developed as a reaction to the capitalistic ideals of competition and profit. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels created a communist form of socialism in which the change would take place quickly. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Democracy

Sue Hurwitz (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993628

Democracies began in ancient Athens and Rome in the sixth century B.C. These early democracies were the models for American democracy, which became the model for other modern democracies. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Elections & Political Parties

Carol Parenzan Smalley (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993642

This book looks at the political parties, the democratic process, and elections in the United States. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Thomas Owens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993956

This book discusses the Vietnam War, its effects on America, and how the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was conceived. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

World War II Women in Uniform

Martha Sias Purcell (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994014

Although women had participated in previous wars, World War II was the first war that officially allowed women to serve in the armed forces. Women in the military attended boot camp, took classes, and were trained for military jobs. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Feudalism

Jane Hurwitz (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993673

At the start of the Middle Ages, governments were practically nonexistent. Leaders couldn't organize their subjects or protect their borders. Feudalism evolved to bring the leaders and nobility together. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Habitat Destruction

Karen Bledsoe (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992447

This book takes a scientific look at the destruction of different habitats. Reading Essentials in Science.

Global Warming

Karen Bledsoe (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992416

This book takes a scientific look at global warming. Reading Essentials in Science.

Keeping Our Food and Water Safe

Karen Bledsoe (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992652

This book takes a scientific look at keeping our food and water safe. Reading Essentials in Science.

Earth's Atmosphere

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992195

All life depends on the layers of gases that surround the Earth. This book explains the importance of the atmosphere for life on Earth, discussing the gases that make up the air, water vapor in the atmosphere, air pressure and movement, the layers of the atmosphere, and global warming. Reading Essentials in Science.

Energy Sources

Karen Bledsoe (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992256

This book takes a scientific look at different energy sources. Reading Essentials in Science.

Consumption and Waste

Karen Bledsoe (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622992102

This book takes a scientific look at consumption and waste. Reading Essentials in Science.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

Alexandra Powe Allred (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622991822

This book is an introduction to the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Reading Essentials in Science.

Atomic Energy

Nina Laden (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622991884

Atomic (nuclear) energy and technology can be used to produce electricity, power ships, preserve foods, and to diagnose and treat diseases. This book presents an introduction to atomic energy, covering topics such as the structure of an atom, fusion, fission, nuclear power plants, and the debate over atomic energy. Reading Essentials in Science.