The Belles of Baseball discusses how in the 1940s and 1950s, women broke traditional gender barriers by playing professional baseball, boosting morale during World War II and paving the way for future generations of female athletes. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
William Williams Documents Ellis Island Immigrants considers the work of Ellis Island commissioner William Williams as he collected photos recording the history of the immigration facility and those who passed through its doors in the early 1900s. Using many stunning, full-page photos, it examines Williams’ role in executing US immigration policy during this pivotal time in American history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title examines an important time in U.S. history - the Prohibition Era. Compelling text explores the background of prohibition, including the events leading up to it, its economic effects, its repeal, and the key people involved. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make products better is a critical skill for kids to possess. This book uses a sport kid's love, soccer, to highlight how innovation has been used to make the game and the people who play it, better.
A class project opens a girls eyes to the issues surrounding U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War when she meets a military veteran.
A young newsie's perfect summer is marred by a run-in with gangsters in the 1920s.
This book begins with a factual introduction to the Civil War and then continues with a fictional story of Conrad Elroy, a 13-year-old powder monkey for the Union navy.
Neighbors divided over the country's declaration of independence converge, leading to conflict among friends and families.
This book gives an overview of the American Revolutionary War. As Commander in chief of the Continental army, George Washington set up a system of espionage. This book details the lives of several of these spies.
Highlights 12 stories that helped shape the NFL as we know it today. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 of the fiercest rivalries between NFL teams past and present. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 unexpected upsets that have shocked fans of the NFL. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 NFL games so exciting they will never be forgotten. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 aspects of the Super Bowl that make it a must-watch event each year. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 amazing NFL records that might never be broken. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 reasons why the NFL is so popular today. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Cuban missile crisis. Full-color spreads provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the D-day invasion. Full-color spreads provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the first moon landing. Full-color spreads provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Louisiana Purchase. Full-color spreads provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Montgomery bus boycott. Full-color spreads provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the US Civil War. Full-color spreads provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Boston tea party. Full-color spreads provide information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
This title examines an important historic event - the Manhattan Project. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores events leading up to the top-secret Manhattan Project during World War II, key players involved, their lives during the project, the development and use of the atomic bomb, its aftermath, and its effects on society. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
