Includes bibliographical references and index.

Describes the Underground Railroad–a system of people who wanted to help Southern slaves escape to the free North or Canada in secret.

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States, from the factors that inspired…

Computer programming can be intimidating for anyone, particularly a beginner. Making that task a bit easier is Ruby, an open-source programming language that is becoming increasingly popular among middle school…

Full-color images, fun facts, and informational text will bring readers into the secret world of badgers, from their hunting and eating habits to where they live and how they have…

Describes the life of opossums including their habits, diet, and behavior –

Full-color images, fun facts, and informational text will bring readers into the secret world of bull sharks. This solitary hunter inhabits shallow areas of warm coastal waters throughout the world…

This book teaches young readers about the craft of fiction, and describes many of the most common types of fiction, as well as the parts that make it up. Age-appropriate…