George Washington Carver realized his love for plants and nature at a very young age. While still a child, he would spend hours in the woods and in his garden caring for his young plants. Soon he became known as the Plant Doctor, a distinction that stuck with him the rest of his life. Carver worked his way through primary school, high school, and college. At first he pursued a degree in art. He even won prizes for some of his floral paintings. But soon he realized that he could make a greater difference in the field of agriculture. Carver became a professor of agriculture at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and studied the varying uses of different plants. He became best known for promoting the peanut. He came up with over 300 practical applications of the plant and helped encourage farmers to grow a greater variety of crops on their land....

Miley Cyrus has a smile so big that it lights up her entire face. That s why her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, nicknamed her Smiley Miley. This young lady is not only a happy person with a bubbly personality, she is also a very talented actress and musician. Her big break came in 2006 when Disney Channel aired the first episode of Hannah Montana in which Miley had the starring role. She is now one of the most popular stars on the Disney roster. Fortunately, Miley hasn t let stardom change her. She is still the sweet country girl from Tennessee with a smile that is just about as big as she is....

When Keith Urban first came to Nashville, few people believed he could really make it in the business. After all, what does a mate from the Land Down Under really know about American country music? Keith didn t listen to these naysayers. He loved country music and he knew he could play it and sing it just as well as anyone else. He had been playing the guitar and singing in bands since he was a kid and had already proven himself in his native Australia. Yet he knew he d have to do the same thing in the U.S. if he ever wanted to be taken seriously as an artist there. Over the next ten years, he struggled and worked hard. Finally, it all paid off, and Keith became what he is today one of Music City, USA s hottest country stars....

What can glide through the air, climb up your arm as if it were a tree branch, carry its baby in a pouch, and even tuck itself deep down inside your shirt pocket? No, it s not a bird. It s not a monkey, kangaroo, or mouse, either. The animal that can do all of these things is a sugar glider. If you re thinking about getting a pet for your family, you might want to consider this unusual animal. It s friendly and fun to play with. It s a pet you can have in a house or an apartment. It s also a pet that, if taken care of properly, will be around for many years. Think you ll make the perfect suggie owner? Read this book to find out!...

The year 1849 was an important one for Elizabeth Blackwell. After two years of intense studying, she finally received her diploma from Geneva Medical College. This was a milestone not only in her life, but in the field of medicine as a whole. After all, Elizabeth was the first woman in the world ever to attend and graduate from medical school. She was the world s first woman doctor. Elizabeth didn t always dream of becoming a doctor. It was only after a close friend died of a painful illness that she realized the need for women to become part of this very important field of study. Because of her pioneering efforts, women everywhere have more career opportunities today....

Growing up in rural Oklahoma, Toby Keith was raised with many traditional American values: a strong work ethic, patriotism, and devotion to family. At a young age, he gained a love for country music. He received his first guitar at age eight and started learning basic melodies and writing his own music. Before launching a successful country music career in his thirties, Toby followed in his father s footsteps and worked in the Oklahoma oil fields. Then he played semiprofessional football with the Oklahoma Drillers. But his passion for playing music never died. Find out how, after spending seven years on the road, performing in tiny bars and clubs and never giving up, Toby s music career finally took off....

Describes the battle of the Alamo in March 1836 as Mexican soldiers overwhelmed the Texian Alamo defenders, and explains what the battle symbolizes today. The reader s choices reveal historical details from the perspective of a Mexican soldier and a Texian rebel....

Miley Cyrus grew up watching her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, sing country music for huge crowds. She became not only a performer herself, but an international sensation. Miley is the star of her own television show and performs in concerts around the world. But what is it like to have achieved so much success by such a young age? Follow her on a typical day s journey and find out what it s like to be Miley Cyrus! Miley Cyrus se crio viendo a su papa, Billy Ray Cyrus, cantar musica country ante enormes multitudes. Ahora ella, ademas de actuar y cantar, se ha convertido en una sensacion internacional. Miley es la estrella de su propio programa de television y da conciertos en todo el mundo. Pero, ¿que se siente al tener tanto exito a una edad tan temprana? Siguela en una jornada tipica y averigua que se siente al ser Miley Cyrus....

If you re thinking about getting a pet but don t want a traditional animal like a cat or dog, you might want to consider getting a pet chinchilla. One of the best things about this pet is that it s so soft. In fact, it has the softest fur in the world. Chinchillas are unique in other ways, too. They are from a very dry and dusty place that has very little water. So, to clean themselves, they roll around in a special volcanic dust! Chinchillas aren t all fun and games, though. As with any other pet, you need to feed your chinchilla the right foods, clean its cage, and spend time playing with it. Are you convinced you d like one of these animals as your pet? If so, read on to find out how you can convince your parents, too!...

People all around the world enjoy the hobby of gardening. They love planting tiny seeds in the soil and watching them sprout into mature plants. Gardening isn t just for adults, however. Kids can plan, create, and maintain their own gardens, too. Gardening for Kids is rich with ideas and instructions for making water gardens, flower gardens, vegetable gardens, perennial gardens, butterfly gardens, and landscape designs. Riding bikes, hiking, and playing sports aren t the only things you can do in the great outdoors. If you d like a relaxing, rewarding way to spend time outside, you could start your very own flower garden. Follow these step-by-step instructions for preparing your garden plot and choosing flowers for shady and sunny locations, plus maintaining your garden by weeding, watering, and deadheading. Discover the difference between annuals and perennials, and find out what to plant to attract colorful birds and butterflies. Decorate your own gardening gloves and belt for carrying the tools you ll need to maintain a garden once it starts to grow. Whether you re planting in a big backyard or in containers that you can keep indoors, you can reap the rewards of successful flower gardening....

Abigail Breslin s sunshiny personality has won her many important roles in such films as Signs, Nim s Island, No Reservations, and Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. In 2007, she became one of the youngest actors to be nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Little Miss Sunshine. Yet, even though Abigail is a famous actor, she s also just a typical kid. Abby as her friends and family call her loves to hang out with and text her friends, and she s a member of the Girl Scouts. Her goals include going to college to become a veterinarian. What would it be like to spend your childhood as an actor? Read about Abby and find out!...