earn about the powerful soldiers who make up the U.S. Marines, including what they do and the training it takes to become one
Discover the New York Knicks’ powerhouse players and biggest moments through exciting text and dynamic infographics
Discover the Houston Rockets’ powerhouse players and biggest moments through exciting text and dynamic infographics
Learn about the powerful soldiers who make up the U.S. Coast Guard, including what they do and the training it takes to become one
Learn about the powerful sailors who make up the U.S. Navy, including what they do and the training it takes to become one
Discover the Miami Heat’s powerhouse players and biggest moments through exciting text and dynamic infographics
Invites readers to explore the mysteries of haunted prisons through closely leveled text and engaging infographics.
Invites readers to explore the mysteries of haunted houses through closely leveled text and engaging infographics.
Invites readers to explore the mysteries of haunted ships through closely leveled text and engaging infographics.
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Invites readers to explore the mysteries of haunted cemeteries through closely leveled text and engaging infographics.
Explore the powerful records set in soccer including who set them and if they might ever be broken.
Explore the powerful records set in extreme sports including who set them and if they might ever be broken.
Explore the powerful records set in extreme sports including who set them and if they might ever be broken.
Explore the powerful records set in ice hockey including who set them and if they might ever be broken.
Explore the powerful records set in basketball, including who set them and if they might ever be broken.
The half-time show is just beginningbut what happened before that to get the Super Bowl on the field? The Economics of the Super Bowl takes a fascinating look at the production process and financing of the Super Bowl. Various links in the economic chain include ticket sales, television broadcasting rights, advertising revenue, and contracting with performers for the half-time show, as well as for laborers to set up the stage and sound.
Gangs exist in places all over the world. The United States, however, is believed to have more gangs than any other country in the world. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding gangs, including how and why young people are lured into gangs and the consequences of gang involvement. Firsthand accounts and current statistics provide an insightful look at this issue.
This book focuses on erosion and discusses the effects it has on the current landscape and the way it impacts Earth.
History recognizes the leadership and voice Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brought to the civil rights movement in 1960s America. A 30-foot tall statue of Dr. King gazes into the future full of hope for all humanity. His words of peace are carved in the walls of the monument as a reminder to all Americans of the power of peaceful protest. Learn all about the first national memorial to an African American.
She was a gift of friendship and peace between France and the United States. “Liberty Enlightening the World” stands now as a symbol of America’s embrace of freedom and democracy. Find out why 4 million visitors each year come to see this majestic statue in New York’s harbor.
A rocky outpost near Baltimore played a bigger role in the history of the United States than anyone imagined it ever would. After America gained its freedom in 1776, the British were determined not to allow the new nation to trade with its enemy France. Discover the unique role Fort McHenry played during the War of 1812.
For millions of people, leaving home and coming to America meant giving up family and all things familiar. For more than sixty years, one site was the first place in America all new immigrants saw. Find out why Ellis Island holds such an important place in America’s history.
One of the most visited places in North America, Grand Canyon National Park is like an open window to Earth’s geologic history. The carving of the canyon’s walls by erosion left a cross-section of the Earth’s crust from millions and millions of years ago. See for yourself how grand and beautiful this gorgeous gorge really is.
