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Miriam Coleman
Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the cradle of civilization. The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and…
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Called sea cows by some, manatees are gentle giants. These marine mammals graze along the sea floor and move using flippers. Readers will learn all about these animals and what…
If you have ever seen a sea turtle up close, you might not believe they can swim with those big heavy shells. Sea turtles are fast and graceful swimmers however…
Chronicles the life of Crazy Horse, a leader of the Lakota people and victor in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Readers learn the important place Black Elk occupies in Native American history and United States history. The social studies-focused text helps readers understand how Black Elk helped shape the history…
Weather plays a great role in our daily lives, but it doesn’t just determine what we wear or if we can go outside. The different kinds of weather are clues…
For thousands of years, militaries around the world were limited to male soldiers. However, throughout history, brave women have stepped out of the background and onto the battlefield. This biographical…
Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique…
Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Hilary Clinton are just a few of the most well known names in politics for forging new paths for women in a traditionally male-dominated…
Arkansas is home to the only working diamond mine in the entire United States. That is not all Arkansas has to offer either, as more than half of its land…
Readers are taken to the middle of the United States on a visit to the only state with a unicameral legislative chamber, a state that is also the originator of…
More Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma than in any other state. Readers will find out why this is the case as they learn the history of Oklahoma in…
Introduces readers to New Mexico and discusses its history, natural resources, and the people who live there.
In a world of hybrid cars and biofuels, getting around and staying green has never been easier. Readers get a big picture look at the different kinds of green transportation…
As people become more concerned with sustainable living, the technology and desire for green buildings has increased exponentially. From green roofs and living buildings to a focus on energy efficiency…
There is so much we can do to improve the health of Earth just in our everyday lives. In this book, readers will learn about all the different areas where…
Discusses research skills that can improve how efficiently we can find information on a topic.
Explains how to gather data and integrate information from different sources into a final project to prove an idea.
Explores the various kinds of media and digital tools available to students for sharing information.
Provides a step-by-step approach to presenting information effectively.
An introduction to the research and report-writing process.
Find out about the many kinds of leeches, their anatomy, habitats, and favorite meals. –
You may not believe it, but skuas are truly some of the most disgusting creatures on the planet. Not only do these birds eat baby penguins and rotting flesh, but…
Most people think of small insects fluttering harmlessly around lights when they think of moths. However, there are some moths with a sinister secret. They use their barbed tongues to…
Everybody knows that flies are disgusting. They spend their days eating animal waste, also known as poop, as well as garbage and rotting flesh, and spreading diseases as they go…
Vultures are huge birds known for feeding on the rotting, dead carcasses of animals. This doesn’t sound very appetizing to most of us, and indeed most animals would become quite…
Many people around the world are happy to make a meal of a freshly caught bass. Would they be so quick to dig in if they knew what was happening…
Glaciers have been shaping Earth for hundreds of thousands of years. Readers will learn how to identify clues they’ve left behind in their wake, such as mountains, valleys, moraines, and…
