One in five children in the United States lives in a food-insecure household, which means these children are hungry and struggling to thrive. While federal food programs work to diminish the hunger epidemic, the efforts of local communities to ensure that all citizens receive bountiful and nutritious food are paramount. Hungry Right Here? provides students with a comprehensive explanation of th…
The judicial branch, founded by the U.S. Constitution, manages the country's court system, interprets its laws, and protects the rights of its people. Its judges, including the Supreme Court justices, review legal cases and make sure that true justice is done. As one of the three branches of the federal government, the judicial branch helps establish a balance of power in the United States.
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…
High in the Andes Mountains of Peru sits the stone city of Machu Picchu, built by Inca Indians in the fifteenth century. Students will learn about the site's remarkable architecture and agricultural ingenuity, and they will love the photos of this ancient city in its stunning natural setting.
The work of Marie Curie revolutionized scientific understanding of the nature of atoms and opened up new frontiers in medicine. Marie Curie is a detailed account of this remarkable woman's legacy in the face of discrimination and struggle. The book can be used to teach students the elements of a biography.
Have you ever wondered where money comes from or who decides its value? Money, Money, Money provides students with an informative look at the development of money. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main idea and details and to use proper nouns correctly.
King Tut was just nine years old when he took the Egyptian throne in 1334 BCE. Who was this young king? Why did he die suddenly at only nineteen? The Mystery of King Tut provides students a comprehensive look at Tut's homeland, his family, his friends and enemies, his tomb, and his mummified body. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main ideas and details and complex sen…
The Paralympics describes the history and organization of this prestigious sporting event. The book details the different sports included in the competition and provides the inspiring backstories of several athletes from around the world who have shown what is possible with hard work and dedication. This book can also be used to teach students how to determine the main idea and details in a tex…
The twentieth century gave rise to the world of professional sports, and it gave the United States several record-setting individuals who used their skills and dedication to change the world for the better. Paving the Way: American Sports Legends highlights five athletes of tremendous talent who left behind inspiring legacies. These athletes overcame obstacles such as racial discriminationand s…
Can your students name a prehistoric animal-other than a dinosaur? Students will travel back in time with Prehistoric Giants (Other Than Dinosaurs) to learn about giant reptiles as well as giant species of shellfish, insects, centipedes, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals. Read about how these animals once were a force to be reckoned with, but are now extinct. Vivid photographs, illustrations…