Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass was struck by the unfairness and cruelty of slave life and escaped as a young man to the North. A skilled speaker and writer of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Douglass became a fierce fighter for the end of slavery and later led the early civil rights movement.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Franklin D. Roosevelt, thirty-second president of the United States.
Don't tell an egg a joke unless you want it to crack up! Food Jokes is the perfect kid-friendly compilation of quips that will keep the entire family giggling at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Introduces the Greek god Eros and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.
Takes readers through Emma Watson's journey as Hermoine in the popular Harry Potter film series; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Dwight D. Eisenhower, thirty-fourth president of the United States.
A basic introduction to planet Earth, its size, composition, and place within our solar system.
Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind such weird idioms as 'Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!'
Takes readers through 'The Rock's' journey from professional wrestling superstar to popular actor; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.
Explains how dall sheep live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats dall sheep may face on their migration.
What would we do without conjunctions? We would have no 'cookies and milk,' no 'ready or not,' and no 'slowly but surely.' Reading this book will help young readers learn all about conjunctions and how to use them. No ifs, ands, or buts about it!
How do dinosaurs pay their bills? With Tyrannosaurus checks! What should you do if a dinosaur sneezes? Why, get out of the way, of course! These are just two of the dinosaur jokes that will have you laughing and rolling on the floor until your stomach is, well, saurus.
Takes readers through Daniel Radcliffe's journey as the lead character in the popular Harry Potter film series; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.
As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost authorities on the Soviet Union during the Cold War and served in advisory roles for two presidents. Her intelligence and drive led her to one of the highest-ranking jobs in the White House, secretary of state.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the president's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the twenty-first president of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Calvin Coolidge, thirtieth president of the United States.
Explains how caribou live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats caribou may face on their migration.
Explains how buffalos (American bison) live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats buffalos may face on their migration.
Explains how wheat is farmed and processed into flour; discusses how ingredients are mixed and dough is baked into bread at a factory; and how bread becomes available to consumers.
Explains how cotton is grown and harvested to make fabric; discusses how blue jeans fabric is made at a mill and how the fabric is sewn together to make jeans at a factory; and how blue jeans become available to consumers.
Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind such odd idioms as 'Break a leg!'
Explains how bicycles are made from different materials; discusses how bicycles are assembled in a factory; and how bicycles become available to consumers.
Eighteenth-century inventor and astronomer Benjamin Banneker was widely known and respected in his time. Most of what he knew, he taught himself. His letter to Thomas Jefferson asked the future president to reconsider his racial prejudices. Later, abolitionists would use Banneker as proof that people of any race can be equally intelligent.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Benjamin Harrison, twenty-third president of the United States.
Discover how math applies to the game of basketball, from the length of the court to the calculation of players' stats.
