From electric cars to manned rockets launched into space, Elon Musk has become America's inventor of things we could only imagine before. Read how he did it all, and what he plans to do next!
London, England's Big Ben is one of the biggest bells ever made. Its melodic sound has rung in the capital city of London for more than 150 years. Big Ben hangs in the 316-foot Palace of Westminster with the Great Clock. The clock's gears move the hands on the clock's four faces. It also makes the quarter bells and Big Ben chime. Together, it is one of England's most popular tourist sites. Yet, Big Ben was almost never built. Fire, carelessness, and attacks nearly kept it a dream in some people's minds. Discover how this beloved British landmark was nearly lost several times and how determination and hard work brought it to life.
Strange animals appear in the forest. Where did they come from?
Insects produce materials people use every day, from honey to food coloring.
This book explains what a redwood is and discusses the creatures and plants of the Redwoods National Park.
This book offers a look at the social and emotional lives, as well as the communication methods, of dolphins.
How insects can become a serious problem when introduced to new ecosystems.
This title gives the history of the Dodge Charger and how it has changed and evolved over the years as one of America's favorite automobiles.
This title gives the history of the famous Corvette and how it has improved and changed over the years.
When the only family Joshua has ever known passes away, he decides to leave his life of slavery behind. He takes a covered wagon, a steamboat, and a train on his journey north to freedom.
This title looks at haunted hotels around the world with paranormal activity that has happened there.
In this title, prisms and pyramids come to life with the visually enhanced text and simple explanations to make this math topic easier to understand.
This title gives students an inside look at the fundamentals of golf as well as the equipmant and rules needed to play the game.
Paisley and Ben travel to another solar system to find ingredients for an out of this world bake sale treat.
This book discusses the climate, geography, animals, and culture of Mexico.
This book explains what the Everglades are and the creatures that inhabit it.
This title highlights all the gross smells our noses sense every day.
This book is all about patterns and how to understand and solve them. Easy to understand text and visuals add to students' understanding.
This title looks at how objects can be haunted and gives examples of famous places with such objects.
This title will allow students to understand how and why certain animals choose certain foods and why.
This title gives the history of the famous Porsche 911 and how it has evolved and changed throughout the years.
This book discusses the religion, language, and food of ancient Rome.
The origins of today's capital city began with George Washington, who hired Pierre Charles L'Enfant to design the capital. Washington, D.C. has been the sight of many historical events.
This title gives the history of the famous Ford Mustang and how it has changed and evolved throughout the years.
Before and after the Civil War, the African American community held the same passion for baseball as the rest of the nation. But black players faced prejudice. They were banned from the major leagues. From this group emerged Andrew "Rube" Foster, one of the greatest pitchers and managers of the early twentieth century. The founder of the Negro National League, Foster was called the Father of Black Baseball. Thanks to his vision and efforts, black players were finally respected. The doors to Major League Baseball were opened to black players, and the world could enjoy such superstars as Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron.
