Take a comprehensive look at the musical styles and instruments of the country of Africa. Discuss how the music of other cultures influenced the region’s music and vice versa. Some of the continent’s major artists are featured....

Do you want to take control of your emotions? Maybe you are unsure why you get really angry with your sister or if your team loses a game? 'Stay Calm, Stay Cool!' will help you to understand how the physical and chemical changes your body is going through ...

Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt? What was the Dust Bowl? When did World War Two end? This book will help you discover what life was like during the Great Depression and World War Two....

How did the first photo look? What were photos printed on in the past? When was the camera phone invented? Take a journey through time and discover the amazing history of the camera!...

With colorful artwork and simple text, books in this series introduce children to safety principles in different contexts. In 'Fire Safety,' children learn important fire safety rules and how to react in the event of a fire....

Presents background information on the origins and traditions of customs related to the celebration of Halloween, including bonfires apples, witches and black cats, jack o' lanterns, pumpkins, costumes, tricks and treats, candy. ...

Readers will learn the difference between shiny and dull objects, and how shiny and dull objects can be useful in everyday life. ...

What does a globe look like? How do we use a compass rose? What is the Equator? Read this title to learn that population maps, globes, climate maps, and maps of the ocean are all different types of maps of the Earth. Using the map activities, learn how fla...

What did Nike mean to the ancient Greeks? Which Roman emperor won Olympic prizes for singing and acting? Who became the first Olympic champion? Find the answers to these questions and more as you read about the early Games, from ancient Greece through the ...

Why are many animals in danger? What is a habitat? How can we protect wildlife? People are doing things that are putting our planet in danger. Discover what they are doing and how other people are trying to make things better. Every person can make a diffe...

What materials are protected by paint? How is glass made? What is a synthetic material? Read 'My World of Science: Materials' to find out! Learn what materials are, where they come from, how people use them, and how materials can be recycled. Each book in the My World of Science series expla...

Have you ever wanted to be a cool and confident debater? This book can help! The book examines the principles of the MSPDP format in middle school debating and offers invaluable advice on researching a topic, structuring and presenting your arguments, work...

Take a comprehensive look at the musical styles and instruments of Australia, Hawaii, and the islands of the Pacific. Discuss how the music of other cultures influenced the region’s music and vice versa. Some of the region’s major artists are featured....

Answers kids' common questions about going to a restaurant, including: What is a restaurant? What kinds of restaurants are there? Where will you go? Who works in a restaurant? What is on the table? What do you do in a restaurant? How do you get your food? ...

This book describes what it was like to live along the Mississippi River between 1820 and 1870. At 2,348 miles (3,779 kilometers) in length, the Mississippi is the second longest river in the United States. The longest is the Missouri River, at 2466 miles...

How did Marco Polo manage to walk across all of Asia? Why did he become a favorite of fabled Mongol ruler Kublai Khan? Why was he not recognized on his return home? More than 700 years ago, merchants grew rich trading silks, spices, and glittering jewels ...

What is Post-Impressionism? Why did the Post-Impressionists avoid realistic colors? Did Post-Impressionism have an impact on later art styles? 'Post-Impressionism' answers all these questions. It also discusses how Post-Impresssionism developed, examines ...

Why do we need the Sun’s energy? How is electrical energy produced? What will happen when fossil fuels run out? This title looks at what energy is, why we need it, and how it is transferred. Find out how nuclear energy works, discover how animals conserve ...

In this book, children learn what litter is, how it can harm the environment, and what they can do to help clean up litter....

In 'Desert,' children view various objects in the desert and are asked to determine if they are living or nonliving. Stunning photographs show animals, plant life, and other features that are unique to a desert habitat....

In this title, children explore the reasons why they may feel shy, how to recognize feelings of shyness, and appropriate action to take when they feel shy....

Read 'Energy' to discover where energy comes from, how we use it, and how energy waste affects the environment. Learn about renewable energy sources, how recycling can save energy, and how to reduce your own energy waste....

Why is the lotus flower an important Buddhist symbol? What are the three most important Buddhist teachings? What is Nirvana? Discover the rich cultural background behind this world religion. Find out where Buddhism originated, trace its history, and explor...

Discover how legislative branch works. Learn about the Senate and the House of Representatives and their important role in the United States government. Find out how laws are made, who can run for Congress, and the role citizens play in selecting our gover...

Did you know that a daddy longlegs is not a spider? How is a baby daddy longlegs like a little balloon? Are you brave enough to find out more about these interesting creatures? How are born? How do they grow, feed, move, and have babies? Where do they live...

How many times did Captain Cook cross the Pacific? Where was he forced to turn back by walls of ice--twice? Why did he meet such a tragic end? More than 200 years ago, Captain James Cook guided his small wooden sailing ship on three truly epic voyages ac...

With all our modern day creature comforts, it is easy to forget just how treacherous it can be in the great outdoors. 'Surviving in the Wild' looks at extreme situations where survival is at the top of the agenda and maggots are on the menu! Meet a man who...

What is matter? Is salt is a solid? Do gases have a shape? Read ‘Solids, Liquids, and Gases’ to find out! Learn about hardness and softness, changing shapes, gases and the air, and melting and freezing. Each book in the ‘My World of Science’ series explain...

This title examines how cells work together to form the huge range of plants and fungi we see around us. It looks at the typical structure of a plant cell, and points out the ways in which this differs from a typical animal cell. It shows how plant cells h...

Which fat is healthy fat? Why is vitamin C so important? What is yogurt? The 'Do It Yourself' series offers an exciting new approach to understanding and investigation. Each book helps you to conduct your own experiments and activities, and to learn more a...

What is a griot? How were the Ancient West African Kingdoms ruled? Why did the Ancient West African Kingdoms disappear? The Ancient West African Kingdoms answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizatio...

Why was a bell added to the telephone? What did telephone operators do in the past? When was the cell phone invented? Take a journey through time and discover the amazing history of the telephone!...

With colorful artwork and simple text, books in this series introduce children to safety principles in different contexts. In 'Fire Safety,' children learn important fire safety rules and how to react in the event of a fire....

Who were the leading Abstract Expressionist artists? What were the different types of Abstract Expressionist art? 'Abstract Expressionism' answers these questions. It also explains how Abstract Expressionism developed in New York and was the first U.S. art...

Why was a bell added to the telephone? What did telephone operators do in the past? When was the cell phone invented? Take a journey through time and discover the amazing history of the telephone!...

Books in this series offer a window into life in the past, showing how things have changed over time. In 'Travel,' children learn about how people moved around in the past and how we make journeys today. Books include primary sources as well as photographs...

An introduction to the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day. Contents include: St. Patrick's Day from town to town; Honoring St. Patrick; Early Life; A new religion; St. Patrick's Day in the Colonies; The Irish in America; Gifts from Ireland; An American idea; The Wearing of the green...

What is Japan's most famous mountain called? When do the Japanese add one year to their age? What is Japan's national sport? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the ...

Contents include: What are Astronauts?; What do Astronauts do in space?; What is it like to live on a spacecraft?; How have Astronauts changed our lives?; What does it take to become an Astronaut?; a timeline of space travel....

Are all metals magnetic? Can magnetism pass through other materials? What do compasses do? Read ‘Magnetic and Nonmagnetic’ to find out! Learn how people use magnets every day, and how magnets can even work in water. Each book in the ‘My World of Science’ s...

What are fossil fuels? How does a biogas digester work? What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels? 'Fueling the Future' asks the questions that young people want answered. Each chapter contains a different question, so readers can develop their knowled...

Books in this series offer a window into life in the past, showing how things have changed over time. In 'Having Fun,' children learn how people had fun in the past, and compare this to how we like to have fun today. Books include primary sources as well a...

In this title, children explore the reasons why they may feel impatient, how to recognize this feeling, and appropriate action to take when they feel impatient....

Read this title to learn about what peer pressure is, who it affects, and how it can be prevented. Get the facts about what kinds of peer pressure can be good, and how to avoid being pressured into doing something dangerous or hurtful....

Read this title to learn about what fighting is, who it affects, and how it can be prevented. Get the facts about why some children fight and learn how to avoid fighting. It’s okay to disagree, but it’s not okay to hurt someone....

Your body is amazing! There are parts you can see and parts under your skin that you can't see. These parts work together to keep you alive and help you to do incredible things. You need to breathe to stay alive. Have you ever wondered why or wanted to kn...

In this book, children learn what nature is, what lives in nature, and ways they can care for nature....

What is a force? What do we use springs for? Why can astronauts float around in space? 'Investigate' encourages science enquiry with an interactive, investigative, and visual approach to a wide range of core curriculum topics. The format allows students to...

Why do plants need sunlight? Why do we have day and night? What are solar panels? 'Investigate' encourages science enquiry with an interactive, investigative, and visual approach to a wide range of core curriculum topics. The format allows students to use ...

Books in this series introduce children to the character values that embody citizenship. In 'Being Responsible,' children view various situations that demonstrate responsible behavior. Playful, engaging illustrations are used to reinforce students' understanding of the concepts....

Read 'Water' to learn about the importance of water in our lives. Discover how water gets from lakes and rivers to our homes, and where water goes once it is poured down the drain. Learn what happens when water is wasted, and ways to reduce your own water waste....

Take a comprehensive look at the musical styles and instruments of the countries of Western Asia. Discuss how the music of other cultures and countries influenced the region’s music and vice versa. Some of the region’s major artists are featured....

Read this title to learn about what bullying is, who it affects, and how it can be prevented. Get the facts about why some children are bullies and how to avoid being bullied. Bullying can be scary. No one deserves to be bullied....

Your body is amazing! There are parts you can see and parts under your skin that you can't see. These parts work together to keep you alive and help you to do incredible things. You can feel your heart beating in your chest. Have you ever wondered why it d...

In this book, children learn what energy is, how it is used, and ways to save energy....

How does compost help plants grow? What types of food do worms like best? How can using a worm farm help the Earth? Do It Yourself offers an exciting new approach to understanding and investigation. Each book helps you to conduct your own experiments an...

Where is the Eiffel Tower? How fast can France trains go? What is a beret? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the land. Join in the celebrations. Find out what Fren...

As you grow, you and your body face a lot of changes. Some of these can be confusing and hard to deal with. You may be asking yourself questions, such as: Why don’t I have the body of an athlete? Where are all these pimples coming from? What exactly is tha...

This book discusses the system of democracy: how it developed as a set of ideas from its origins to the present, how it has evolved in practice, and how it benefits or harms the people who live under it....

What is a jarl? How were the Vikings ruled? Why did the Viking civilization disappear? The Vikings answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Vikings wo...

Do you do chores all week to earn an allowance? Have you ever received money as a gift and did not know what to do with it? This title teaches you how to make the most of your money. Open the pages of this book to learn: how you can turn allowance into mor...

The Middle East and North Africa form a bridge between Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia. This unique position has made it an area of rich culture and an important center for trade. Its immense energy resources are also vitally important for the global ...

What are constellations? How far away are the stars? Do stars ever stop shining? Find the answers in this book! You will also learn about stars you can't see and will understand what happens when a star's light goes out. The night is not a time of darkness...

In this book, children learn about reusing and recycling common household materials including paper, glass, plastic, and metal....

Books in this series introduce children to the character values that embody citizenship. In 'Making Friends,' children view various situations that demonstrate ways to make friends and the importance of being a good friend. Playful, engaging illustrations are used to reinforce students' underst...

Who was George Washington? What was the Boston Massacre? When did the United States win its independence? This book will help you discover what life was like during the Revolutionary War....

What is air pollution? Why is air pollution dangerous? Which inventions can help us to reduce air pollution? People are doing things that are putting our planet in danger. Discover what they are doing and how other people are trying to make things better. ...

Books in this series introduce young readers to the United States government through a discussion of our country's patriotic symbols. In 'Mount Rushmore', children learn about the famous presidents who are carved into the Black Hills. They also learn about...

Read 'Illness' to learn about the feelings many people experience when a loved one is ill. This sensitive book explores the effects of various illnesses and provides reassurance to any reader who has a sick relative or friend....

In this book, children learn how we use water and ways to save water....

Where does rubber come from? Read this book to learn all about rubber. Books in this series introduce children to the exciting world of materials. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that ill...

Learn all about voting in the United States. Learn the ins and outs of Election Day: who can vote, how you vote, where you vote, and where to find the results. Discover who can run for office and which leaders are chosen in national elections....

Where does our weather come from? How is weather measured? What do weather symbols mean? Find out in 'Forecasting the Weather', a fascinating introduction to how weather data is used to make accurate weather forecasts!...

These titles encourage critical thinking and debate by providing case studies, historical contexts, and individual opinions on each issue. Readers are encouraged to think and express themselves independently, evaluatively, and critically. At the end, reade...

What are the main learning styles? Why is it important to schedule study time? How can you deal with nerves on test day? This book will teach you how to study for and take a test. From scheduling study time to learning from a variety of sources, to underst...

What is a chinampa? How were the Aztecs ruled? Why did the Aztec civilization disappear? The Aztecs answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Aztecs wo...

How is light like waves in the ocean? What causes a mirage? How do eyes our translate light into the things we see? What are some forms of light than we cannot see? This title looks at the fascinating nature of light, how it’s measured, and how it behaves....

In this title, children explore the reasons why they may feel lonely, how to recognize feelings of loneliness, and appropriate action to take when they feel lonely....

Where is the biggest radio telescope in the world? What kinds of fruit grow in Puerto Rico? Who is the most famous baseball player in Puerto Rico? Read this newly revised and updated book and find out! See the famous sites, travel over the land and join in...

How did the Impressionists get their name? Who were the most famous Impressionists? Did the Impressionist style have a lasting impact? 'Impressionism' answers all these questions. It also discusses how and why the Impressionist movement began, looks at how...

What is the water cycle? What is thunder and lightning? Why is the North Pole cold? 'Investigate' encourages science enquiry with an interactive, investigative, and visual approach to a wide range of core curriculum topics. The format allows students to us...

Read 'Death' to learn about the feelings many people experience when they are grieving for a loved one. This sensitive book explores the ways people remember their loved ones and provides reassurance to any reader who has lost someone close to them....

What is a written report? Why is it important to take good notes? How can you avoid plagiarism? This book will teach you how to plan for and complete a written report. From choosing a topic and organizing research, to writing a rough draft and publishing t...

Who was Abraham Lincoln? What was the Confederate States of America? When did the Civil War end? This book will help you discover what life was like during the Civil War....

Books in this series introduce young readers to the United States government through a discussion of our country's patriotic symbols. In 'The Capitol Building', children learn about the rotunda, the north and south wings, and the dome on this important str...

Books in this series introduce young readers to the United States government through a discussion of our country's patriotic symbols. In 'The Lincoln Memorial', children learn about Abraham Lincoln and his memorial in Washington, D.C. They also learn how t...

What is an ayllu? How were the Incas ruled? Why did the Inca civilization disappear? The Incas answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in the ancient civilizations and other histo...

Would you like to get involved with fundraising for a charity or cause, but just don’t know where to begin? 'Raising Money' can help you make a real difference in the world by becoming an effective fundraiser. Whether you would prefer to be part of a fundr...