Explores Christmas traditions from around the world, including foods, gift-giving, and religious celebrations.
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.
Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of California. 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 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.
A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of famed cartoonist Charles Schulz.
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.
Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind such odd idioms as 'Break a leg!'
Herbie and his siblings have fun with their imaginations while on their grandparents' boat.
Explains how bicycles are made from different materials; discusses how bicycles are assembled in a factory; and how bicycles become available to consumers.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe in inclement weather.
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.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe on your cell phone and online.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe in your neighborhood.
Explains what good guest manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe near fire.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe at home.
Discover how math applies to the game of basketball, from the length of the court to the calculation of players' stats.
This fun, colorful book describes basic rules for what to do and what not to do to be safe at school.
A very simple introduction to the sport of baseball and how it is played.
Introduces bartering and explains what it is, its benefits and challenges, and what makes a good transaction; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further.
Discover how math applies to the game of baseball, from the distance between the bases to the calculation of players' stats.
Explains what basic manners are, how they should be used, and in what situations they should be used.
