Though he was soft-spoken and small in stature, James Madison had a keen intelligence and a deep passion for his country. A co-writer of the Constitution, Madison also deftly guided the young United States through the War of 1812. Learn about his journey from sickly youth to fourth president of the United States inside.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of John F. Kennedy, thirty-fifth president of the United States.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Adams's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the sixth president of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of James K. Polk, eleventh president of the United States.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Monroe's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the fifth president of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Adams's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the second president of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary.
Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind some of the world's strangest idioms, such as 'It's a long shot.'
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States.
A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of legendary baseball great Jackie Robinson.
Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Indiana. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Iowa. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
A very simple introduction to the sport of ice skating along with descriptions of some of the basic skills and equipment.
Explains where milk comes from and other main ingredients in ice cream; discusses how those ingredients are processed and packaged as ice cream; and how ice cream becomes available to consumers.
Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Illinois. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind some of the world's strangest idioms, such as 'I'm all thumbs.'
Iguanodon was one of the first dinosaurs that had the ability to chew its food. Learn more facts about this unique and very social dinosaur in this interesting book.
Watch as Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit learn to use search engines to find information online, evaluate online resources, and discover the difference between fact and opinion.
Come with Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit as they learn how books are organized by fiction and nonfiction, how to use call numbers and the Dewey Decimal System, and how to search using a library catalog.
Learn from Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit how to protect library materials and what to do if an item is damaged.
Explains how humpback whales live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats humpback whales may face on their migration.
Follow Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit as they learn how to get a library card, how to check out books at the circulation counter, and how to use a self-checkout station, and discover the concepts of due dates, fines, and limits on materials with them.
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Herbert Hoover, thirty-first president of the United States.
Introduces the Greek god Hermes 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.
Follow Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit as they take a tour of their public library, learning what materials are generally available, how materials are organized, what services libraries offer, how to behave in a library, and how to ask a librarian for help.
Discover how math applies to the game of hockey, from the length of the rink to the calculation of players' stats.
