Readers will be instantly attached to Barbie in the 1960s. Barbie took the world by storm during her first decade on the market. Text on popular and inspiring Barbies of the '60s is paired with a brief history of the decade's culture and women's changing roles. QR codes and bright, exciting photographs keep readers engaged through the whole book.
In this title, readers will get to know the Cherokee people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Cherokee homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Iroquois people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Iroquois homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Navajo people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Navajo homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Algonquin people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Algonquin homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Apache people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Apache homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about swimming’s beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about different strokes, how suits changed over the years to help athletes move faster, the most well-known swimming stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport’s history. Children can learn more about swimming using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Swimming also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about hockey's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the Stanley Cup, how equipment has changed over the years to better protect players, the most well-known NHL stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport's history. Children can learn more about hockey using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Hockey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about basketball's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the early rules of the game, how the uniforms have changed over time, the most well-known NBA and WNBA stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport's history. Children can learn more about basketball using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Basketball also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about football's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the first Super Bowl, how equipment has changed over the years to better protect players, the most well-known NFL stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport's history. Children can learn more about football using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Football also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about gymnastics’ beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the different competitions, events, the most well-known gymnastics stars, and more. Sidebars and Take a Look! infographics present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport’s history. Children can learn more about gymnastics using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Gymnastics also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about baseball's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about the first World Series, how equipment has changed over the years to better protect players, the most well-known MLB stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport's history. Children can learn more about baseball using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Baseball also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
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.
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. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the history and creation of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be a symbol of the United States. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the creation of the huge sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the 1920s under the direction of Gutzon Borglum. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the history of the Lincoln Memorial, how it was built, and what it represents. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the Liberty Bell and how it came to be a symbol of the United States. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Describes the history of the Hoover Dam, why and how it was built, and how it works. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.