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Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Much of the detail in Santa Claus lore was added to his long history of stories in the 19th century. His storied home became the North Pole around this time…
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Whether you call your January 6th celebration El Dia de los Reyes or the Feast of the Epiphany, you’re celebrating a day dedicated to the three kings. Sometimes called the…
Introduces the reader to singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
Readers learn all about glowworms, special kinds of beetles that make their own light through a chemical reaction that takes place in their bodies. –Provided by publisher.
A biography of tennis player Serena Williams.
Readers are introduced to the Shoshone people through their history and culture.
Pioneer women faced hard winters, few supplies, and loneliness once they settled on the American frontier. That doesn’t even account for the months-long journey to their new home. During the…
Women in ancient Egypt weren’t that unlike women today. They wore makeup, had their hair done, and even enjoyed near equality with men. In this volume, surprising and amusing facts…
In recent years, scholars have taken a closer look at the women of the ancient world and found poets, landowners, athletes, and more–not just wives. However, for most women, their…
Nelson Mandela, the late president of South Africa, was a civil rights leader for more than 50 years, and he spent more than 25 of those years in prison for…
In 1846, travelers heading for California became trapped high in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Snowdrifts surrounded their shelters, and food supplies dwindled. How they stayed alive remains one…
Today, science offers explanations of things people once found freaky, and the human body is no exception. Everything our body does has a purpose, from our seemingly gross bodily fluids…
This biographical account interweaves Wilder’s own words, histtorical paintings and photographs, and [supporting] text to reflect an extraordinary time in the United States –Amazon.com.
Insects are often the same color as their surroundings. Their mouthparts developed for exactly the food they like to eat. Grasshoppers have long, strong back legs for hopping over grass…
One major adaptation of mammals is part of what differentiates them from other animals: the growth and nourishment of babies inside the mothers body. Water-repelling fur, tough hides, camouflage, as…
Throughout history, women were kept in the home and out of the workplace. Over time, women began breaking out of their traditional roles and entering spaces traditionally occupied by men…
Snakes are often seen with their tongue sticking out. They’re not being rude; they’re tasting the air! Snakes use their tongue to sense the world around them. Readers discover this…
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Discusses primary aspects of Inca culture.
Skateboarding as we know it today emerged as a popular sport in 1950s’ California, but in the time since the first wheeled boards surfed the streets, the sport has evolved…
This title introduces the history of Renaissance fairs, looking back at the first festivals from the 1960s and exploring how they’ve changed and adapted over time. The text also addresses…
Minerals are an essential part of the Earth science curriculum since silicate minerals make up more than 90 percent of Earths crust! In order to understand this fact, though, students…
Within the rock cycle, the formation of metamorphic rock can be the most confusing. Its not only formed from existing rock, but also can be formed in a few different…
Igneous rocks are often portrayed as the result of one of Earths most exciting eventsa volcanic eruption. While some may form that way, igneous rock on Earth can form much…
Dust storms. Native American attacks. Poor crop growth. After spending months living in shacks or soddies, many pioneers didn’t stay to learn the essentials needed to comfortably establish their lives…
Readers will learn about some of the unusual events during the American Revolution such as the tar and feathering of British supporters, battles taking place in farmers’ fields, and patriot…
Readers will investigate how climate and heritage shaped each colony in the new America and the important, funny, and strange things colonists did there.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of the most accomplished entertainers working today. From his Broadway hit Hamilton to Oscar-nominated songs from Moana, Miranda is fast becoming a household name. This volume…
In 2011, Michelle Obama said, There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made. Since leaving the White House, she has continued to live…
Explains everything young readers need to know about changing the world through community leadership, detailing the skills needed to be a good leader.
