Culture gives humans a sense of identity. This title examines how cultures around the world mix and change in response to migration and settlement. This fascinating book examines examples from history including: the slave trade and the impact of African culture on North America and then the world; the forcing of Native Americans to adopt European culture; and the cultural interchange between the British Empire and India.
This intriguing book explores the reasons why people migrate: pushesinvoluntary migrationsand pullsvoluntary migrations. Historical migrations examined include: the slave trade; the relocation of Native Americans; migrations due to famine in Africa; migrations linked to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; the Irish potato famine; the migrations of Jews around the world; and the Great Migration of African Americans from the south to the north.
Sonia Sotomayor became a household name when President Barack Obama nominated her to the United States Supreme Court in 2009. Her confirmation made her the country's first Hispanic Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. But even before that, Sonia was an inspiration to others. Sonia Sotomayor has built a life as a jurist, activist, and mother, committed to the rights and advancement of people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.
The executive branch of the United States government is responsible for putting laws into action. This book carefully explains the workings of the executive branch, from its most visible figure, the President, through to the vice president, cabinet, and executive departments and agencies. Key roles such as the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General are profiled. A comparison to other executive powers in state and local governments, as well as other countries, is also included.
Irena Sendler was born into a Catholic family in Poland in 1910. Throughout the German occupation in World War II, Irena worked tirelessly to help save Polands Jews from the Nazi horror. Irena saved at least 2,500 Jewish children from certain death during the Holocaust. By the time of her death in 2008, Irena had been honored by the governments of Poland and Israel, Pope John Paul II, and many of those she had rescued.
It is the end of the day. The stars are out. Who is looking at the stars? A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the treasured nursery rhyme.
A young horse runs and jumps with an old gray horse. Read this book to find out what else the horses do together. A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
A boy and girl play with their dog at the park. Then they cannot find the dog. Where can the dog be? A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
A boy is rowing down a stream. What does he see along the way? A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
What do you see at the railroad station? Read this book to find out. A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
A spider tries to climb a waterspout. Then it starts to rain. What will the spider do? A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
Some people want muffins. Will they find the muffin man? A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
Susie finds a baby bumblebee. Why is everyone scared of it? Read this book and find out. A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
Bear wants to go to the other side of the mountain. What will he see? A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
John is sleeping. John's brothers and sister cannot wake him. Then the morning bell rings. A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
Everyone on the farm is looking for Bingo the dog. Where could he be? A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
Some maps can show small places, and some maps can show you the whole world! Let's read some maps.
People spend money to buy the things they need and want. Learn how and where to save money, too!
A group of hunters catch a fox. What will they do? A playful and vibrantly illustrated adaptation of the popular song.
What is the same and what is different about life long ago and today? Read this book to find out.
You can use directions to help the students in this book find their way to and around the zoo!
Near, far, left, and right are words that help us find people and places. Where are the people in this book?
Your body needs food, but do you need ice cream? Learn the difference between what you need and things you want.
Just like you, people long ago used transportation to get around. See how transportation has changed over time.
Rules help people get along and stay safe. Rules also help people care for themselves. What rules do you follow?
