Walk right up to the rim of the Grand Canyon and watch the ground fall away, taking your breath with it. The drop is a mile straight down to the skinny green Colorado River. But the wide walls of canyon rock catch your eye first. They spread out in all directions, farther than you can see, a never-ending stack of soft rainbow colors. You can't take a bad picture at the Grand Canyon, and yet no picture truly captures it. When he visited in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt declared that the Grand Canyon was the "one great sight every American should see." Today, Grand Canyon National Park protects a rich Native American heritage, beautiful geology, endangered species, and miles of exciting hikes. In 2019, Grand Canyon National Park, will celebrate its 100th anniversary. See why, each year, the Grand Canyon continues to be one of America's favorite destinations.
This book discusses the early people, creatures, and plants of the Grand Canyon.
Meet the actress from England who took the world by storm as the first female Jedi in the Star Wars Saga. She's Daisy Ridley, and the force is with her.
This title explores haunted battlefields and cemeteries aroung the world and the paranormal activities that happen there.
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.
This title explores haunted ships, planes, and cars with scary photos and actual events and places.
Remember and her family set sail on the Mayflower to the New World, where they celebrate the first Thanksgiving.
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.
Neighbors divided over the country's declaration of independence converge, leading to conflict among friends and families.
Marketing is focused in this STEAM driven title for students addressing the degrees and duties of someone working in marketing.
This book explains what a redwood is and discusses the creatures and plants of the Redwoods National Park.
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.
This title gives students an inside look at the fundamentals of golf as well as the equipmant and rules needed to play the game.
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 looks at how objects can be haunted and gives examples of famous places with such objects.
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.
