One of the most popular winter sports, Hockey excites crowds around the world. Students will be interested to read about the rules of the game as well as its history and famous players. Maps, diagrams, and incredible photos offer additional ways to engage in the text.
India will show students many interesting aspects of this country, including its fascinating people and their celebrations. From crowded cities to jungles and mangrove forests, students will enjoy learning about this unique country and its culture.
Thrilling historical details and descriptions of city life of the past enhance the stories of three major urban fires. The fires of Rome, London, and Chicago led to tragic loss of life and property, but as the text shows, they also led to reforms and the fire safety our cities use today. Fire safety tips conclude the book.
Historic Peacemakers highlights six Nobel Peace Prize winners: Wangarĩ Muta Maathai, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr., Óscar Romero, Mairead Corrigan, and Betty Williams. It also presents information on peer mediation groups and appeals to readers to find the peacemaker within themselves. Historic photographs support the text.
The world as we know it today is a direct result of the Industrial Revolution, a time of great change and innovation. While the Industrial Revolution improved the standard of living for many people around the world, it also had negative effects, including an ongoing dependency on fossil fuels and poor work environments. The Industrial Revolution introduces students to a detailed history of this…
The legislative branch is one of three branches in the United States government. Also called Congress, the legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The men and women who serve as senators and representatives have many important duties. They are in charge of making and changing the country's laws. Of the three branches of government, the legislative branch is…